Real Estate

June 21 2012 10:51 AM

U.S. sales of existing homes fell 1.5 percent to an annual rate of 4.55 million units due to low inventory, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday, missing expectations and raising doubts about a housing recovery.

June 21 2012 6:53 AM

U.S. housing prices won't just hit the bottom this year -- they'll rise by 2 percent, according to a report by Capital Economics released this week. But that doesn't mean the market is in great shape.

June 19 2012 6:40 AM

The dissolution of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two largest U.S. mortgage guarantors, would have only a minimal impact on home ownership level, according to a new report that downplays the link between low interest rates and increased ownership.

June 14 2012 12:36 PM

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates increased to 3.71 percent, reversing six weeks of declines after modestly positive economic data, mortgage financier Freddie Mac said Thursday.

June 13 2012 8:05 PM

U.S. investors are getting back into real estate, but their efforts are being complicated by the uncertain housing market.

June 07 2012 6:44 PM

An increase in the spurt of mortgage applications, following low mortgages rates and a rising demand for refinancing activities

June 07 2012 9:07 AM

When people think of hurricane damage they usually think of Miami or New Orleans, but a new report suggests the greatest financial risk of all may be much farther north: the greater New York City area.

June 05 2012 1:31 PM

With Europe in turmoil, the affluent French, British and their continental neighbors are flying to buy one of the world's most stable investments: Manhattan real estate.

May 30 2012 10:49 AM

U.S. pending home sales fell 5.5 percent in April compared to the prior month, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday, marking the weakest result in a year and raising more uncertainty surrounding the housing recovery.