Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall is unclear.
Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
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In Costa Rica, a Family Found Its ‘No Footprint’ Dream House
Wenji Zhang and Paul Lehmann fell in love at first sight with the all-wood house, one in a series of eco-friendly houses across the country.
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China Reveals $1.4 Trillion Plan to Bail Out Local Governments
The massive support package came after a series of smaller measures in recent weeks were announced to jump-start growth in China’s sluggish economy.
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If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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Eliminating Kitchen Clutter Has Never Looked More Stylish
Some of the biggest offenders tend to be small appliances like coffee makers and toasters. Designers are creating new ways to maximize space.
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Foreclosures in China Soar, Threatening to Choke Off Bank Profits
When the housing market was flying high, mortgage defaults were almost nonexistent. But now the legal system is struggling to keep up with evictions.
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A Couple Are Captivated by Nature. They Think You Should Be, Too.
They have cataloged natural life online and have developed board games and walking tours to help people deepen their knowledge of the world around them.
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Why a Key Biden Effort to Boost Affordable Housing Has Faced Hurdles
The Biden administration rolled out a plan last year to create more housing by unlocking more than $35 billion in lending capacity. It has yet to close on any loans that would support housing-related projects.
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In a Malaysian Pop-Up City, Echoes of China’s Housing Crash
Forest City was an audacious $100 billion project by a top Chinese developer. Today, the project is a fraction of what had been planned and the developer is broke.
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I Can’t Buy a House. I Can’t Shop. I’m Too Worried About the Election.
Election anxiety is causing many consumers to avoid big-ticket purchases like houses, weddings and cars. “Every four years this happens,” one former car dealer said.
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Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity
Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation.
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Donald Pell Landscapes Mix Native and Cosmopolitan Plants in Gardens
The landscape designer Donald Pell believes using a wider palette with nonnatives from around the world can add joy to gardens.