Real Estate

U.K. homeowners and would-be buyers have been beset by rising borrowing costs over the past year as the Bank of England has sought to get a handle on stubbornly high inflation. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images LONDON — U.K. house prices fell at their fastest annual pace in 12 years in June

During the second quarter of 2023, New York City’s real estate market has been as volatile as our stock market. While the market for ultra-luxury apartments, both condo and co-op, has remained slow, the smaller units, which were having a run in April and much of May, have now sunk into the doldrums as well.

A “For Sale” sign outside a house in Albany, California, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates last week hit their highest level since the end of May, which in turn weighed on mortgage demand. Total mortgage application volume dropped 4.4% last week compared with the previous

It’s still a seller’s market, and the combination of increased buyer demand and a shortage of housing means you’re definitely on the winning side of the law of supply and demand. In fact, you may end up with several competing offers as buyers try to outbid each other. However, it turns out that you shouldn’t

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Tuesday’s key moments. No man’s land Watch Big Tech holdings Stick with Coterra Energy 1. No man’s land Stocks edged up Tuesday morning, as the market attempted to stage a rebound following a

“A room or part of a home in which a woman may indulge in hobbies and interests without being distracted by other family members,” explains Collins Dictionary in defining the she shed, which could easily have added ‘and a response to the better known man cave male equivalent.’ Of course, women have always had their

A “Sold” sign outside a home in the Toll Brothers Regency Ranch at Folsom housing community in Folsom, California, US, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on

Selling your home can be a very emotional decision because this is where many milestones in your life occurred. Perhaps it was your very first home, or the first home you bought with your significant other. Or it may be the place where your kids took their first steps, learned how to swim, and celebrated

A home is constructed at a housing development on June 21, 2023 in Lemont, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Mortgage rates turned higher again last week. But the increase did not cut into mortgage demand, as buyers sought newly built homes. Total mortgage application volume rose 3% compared with the previous week, according to

The Chaffinch House occupies a grand spot in the history of Easton, Maryland. The restored Queen Anne Victorian is one of some half-dozen to still exist in the downtown historic core and a crowning example of the fanciful style that was popular in the late 1800s. Listed as a contributing structure to the Easton Historic

Svetikd | E+ | Getty Images Have the money to buy a home? If you follow through, it may not be money well-spent. For generations, Americans have thought of homeownership as a hallmark of success. Even today, 74% of U.S. adults say owning a home is a cornerstone of the American dream — ranking higher

Not traditional yet far from modern, contemporary interior design can feel like the best of all words. Audrey Scheck of Audrey Scheck Design tells me, “While modern design refers to a specific time period, contemporary design is a more loose term designating both current and future design trends. Contemporary design evolves as interior design trends

In this article BURL BBBY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Burlington and a Bed Bath and Beyond store Getty Images Bed Bath & Beyond locations across America will soon be replaced by Burlington Stores outposts and a range of other businesses, after the failed home goods retailer auctioned off its leases as part

The explosion of views from this modern waterfront condominium on Norway’s island of Tromsøya is a feast for the eyes: the ocean, fjords, the iconic church known as the Arctic Cathedral and majestic mountains. Yet, despite the feeling of being enveloped by awe-inspiring beauty, the harborfront setting in old town Tromsø is at the city

A house for sale, in escrow, in Laguna Woods, California. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Anyone out shopping for a home on the resale market knows the pickings are slim. They’re about to get slimmer.  The number of homes for sale this month was actually 7% higher than June of last year, according to Realtor.com. But,

It’s no secret that there’s a housing shortage in the U.S. and there’s plenty of blame to go around for its myriad causes. These range from the homebuilding industry citing laws and regulations like California’s Environmental Quality Act (popularly known as CEQA), to immigration advocates pointing out a shortage of foreign construction workers exacerbating an

There are new signs of a resilient housing market and a home renovation rebirth with potentially bullish implications for three of our Club names. Shares of Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) and Caterpillar (CAT), whose tools and machinery are used in homebuilding, have been on the upswing in recent weeks. Additionally, after a lull in

A recent analysis reveals that homeowners pay nearly $15,000 a year in hidden costs. We’ve already covered why monthly mortgage payments are higher than anticipated because of such factors as property taxes, insurance, and issues revealed during the underwriting process. However, a new study by Zillow and Thumbtack reveals that utility payments and essential home

In this article U Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A new home lot shows sold as other home construction begins in a new neighborhood in Grasonville, Maryland, on January 19, 2023. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open

Investors and owners of commercial real estate portfolios are seeking new ways to add value to their assets, particularly as economic uncertainty dominates global headlines and daily decision making. Vertical integrators—real estate operators that have historically kept all operations from property acquisition to daily management under one ownership umbrella—are now looking to outsource the property