Economy

Manhattan home resales climbed for the first time in a year and a half as sellers agreed to lower prices in order to seal deals before inventory and interest rates rise further.

From loan product mix to compensation plans, here's a look at the top factors that make or break independent mortgage banker acquisition deals.

Rising rates will dampen what had been a growing cash-out refinance market even as equity available to homeowners continues to increase.

Keeping a roof over your head in North Texas has never cost so much before.

Enough about spring. For homebuilders in the Twin Cities, summer is already here.

Rising prices have made U.S. homes as unaffordable as they have been in eight years, although wage hikes have eased the burden for buyers in the Columbus area.

Spring has just sprung but it's already blazing hot in the Dallas housing market.

Post-recession, educational achievement became a factor in determining whether a young adult decided to buy a home.

Home affordability is near lows last seen post-crisis but there is hope wage growth that is outpacing home prices in many counties could reverse or slow the trend.

Home prices in the Portland area, already at record levels, pushed higher in January.

After struggling through some harsh years in the residential construction business, builders are feeling more upbeat as traffic to model homes picks up and people buy more newly built homes than at any time since the housing crash.

A bipartisan group of senators told Mel Watt, the regulator who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, that he shouldn't allow the companies to recapitalize without congressional approval.

February's consumer demand for housing was the strongest ever for that month, but a lack of supply will likely leave many disappointed.

After a record-setting 2016, and strong sales in January, Rhode Island house sales fell by nearly 7% in February, a change attributed to the declining number of houses for sale.

San Diego County's home market continued to show signs of decelerated growth in January, falling behind the national average for the second month in a row.

The Trump administration is seeking to immediately shut down the Treasury Department’s grant programs for community development financial institutions.

Affordability will be an issue in nearly half of all metropolitan areas as the home purchase season starts.

Home sales climbed 6% in the Capital Region in February after a lackluster January.

The average home price in the Cincinnati region climbed to $180,372 in February compared to $160,839 a year earlier, a 12.14% increase.

Houston's young population, job prospects and affordable homes helped it edge out other places as a top city for millennials.