Real Estate News
Below are the latest real estate news headlines for landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers.Real Estate
Brief drop in mortgage rates causes sudden surge in refinancing
Volatile mortgage rates opened the door for a brief spike in refinance demand. Read Article
Chinese developer Kaisa halts trading in Hong Kong again as real estate concerns resurface
Trading in shares of Chinese real estate developer Kaisa was halted Wednesday for the second time in two months. Read Article
Evergrande set for restructuring, with no word on first formal default
Evergrande is set to forge ahead into a restructuring that would include all of its offshore public bonds and private debt, according to analysts. Read Article
Covid mortgage bailout is expiring. Here's what to do if you still can't pay
As Covid mortgage relief expires, many Americans still can’t afford monthly payments. Here are options for cash-strapped borrowers to consider. Read Article
Apartment rent and occupancy hit record highs, even as market enters its traditionally slow season
Apartment rent and occupancy set new records in November, even as the rental market headed into its traditionally slow season. Read Article
If you have a child with special needs, here's how to plan for their life after you pass
Planning for the life of your special needs child after you're gone can be stressful. Working with specialized professionals and companies can help. Read Article
How to avoid a tax bomb when selling your home
The profit you make when selling a home may be taxable. Here's how sellers can reduce their capital gains tax bill. Read Article
Aiming to buy a home in the next year? Do these 4 things
The market isn't quite as crazy as it once was, but prices remain sky-high, inventory is low and homes are still going fast. Read Article
Thousands could soon lose – or sell – their homes as Covid mortgage bailouts expire
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners could soon lose or sell their homes as Covid-related mortgage bailout programs expire. Read Article
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
