General Real Estate News
Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real Estate
Mortgage refinance demand plunged 15% last week, but could now reverse
Mortgage rates rose last week but turned around quickly on news of the omicron variant and comments by the chairman of the Federal Reserve. Read Article
Office stocks take a hit as omicron variant concerns add to growing slowdown in demand
Demand for office space slowed in October for the second straight month, and the omicron variant of covid is hitting office REIT stocks hard. Read Article
Home price gains slow down for the first time since May 2020
Home prices are still higher than a year ago, but the gains are now decelerating for the first time since the pandemic began. Read Article
How warehouses are taking over the U.S.
The Cyber Monday online shopping holiday comes amid a warehouse shortage across the United States as distribution center vacancy rates are at all-time lows. Read Article
Pending home sales rebounded sharply in October, despite rising mortgage rates
Signed contracts on existing homes, so-called pending sales, jumped 7.5% from September, according to the National Association of Realtors. Read Article
These financial advisors give newlyweds the ultimate wedding gift: financial compatibility
The first thing newlyweds should do regarding money is make sure they're on the same page financially. Here's how four advisors help new couples get there. Read Article
How to prepare for a big rent increase
As the worst of the pandemic appears behind us, rents are rising sharply. CNBC spoke with experts about how to get ahead of a big jump. Read Article
China's real estate uncertainties persist, fueling market anxiety
Swings in China's real estate stocks and bonds are keeping investors on edge, and could cause troubles in the sector to spill into the economy, says S&P. Read Article
German central bank warns of overblown property prices with the problem spreading
Germany's central bank warned Thursday about overvaluation in the housing market, calling it a "specific vulnerability." Read Article
Shares of Chinese real estate developer Kaisa pop 20% after debt restructuring plan
Chinese real estate developer Kaisa announced plans for paying back investors, alleviating concerns about one company in the struggling property sector. Read Article