| 单词 | home buyer |
| 例句 | The deeds signed by early home buyers expressly prohibited them from reselling to blacks. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z He was clerking for a Philadelphia lawyer, making less than $100 a week, when he drove out to Levittown for the first time to represent a home buyer. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z A newspaper account described typical Levittown home buyers as “young persons of moderate financial circumstances who had small children and might expect others.” Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z My parents were typical Levittown home buyers in that they came from nothing, had built no financial resources of their own, and in no previous era could have even dreamed of purchasing their own home. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Lake Windsor Downs offers four choices to home buyers, each named after a British royal family: the Lancaster, the York, the Stuart, and the Tudor. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The house also got repainted according to reputed modern home buyer tastes, which may be described as: gray. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: To sell his house, he had to make it as bland as possible 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z Still, he and others said there’s a risk that the move could lead to higher interest rates, perhaps with the housing market and home buyers facing the biggest hit. The Fed took bold steps to boost the economy. Will undoing one of them rattle markets? 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z For many home buyers, a morbid or criminal history is something they want to know about before moving in. ‘Murder houses’: The haunting final chapter in true-crime stories 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z Each 22-minute episode stands alone and follows an identical procedure: A home buyer, often a couple, searches for a new place to live that fits their price range and criteria. For 20 years, ‘House Hunters’ has been reliable reality TV. For millennials, it feels more like a fantasy. 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z That encyclopedic presentation and catalog introduced work by midcentury modernists including the Eameses, Dieter Rams and Hans Wegner, and George Nelson to a new generation of home buyers and design cognoscenti. Design Shows Take On the Future. And It’s Not Pretty. 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Recent home buyers in Washington will doubtless chime in, “Been there, done that.” Review | ‘Lives of Houses’ is a lovely book to savor while you’re stuck at home 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Stripping down a hugely complex series of events, the films distil a simple message from their examination of the speculative frenzy that linked suburban American home buyers, complacent officials and irresponsible global financiers. Cannes films eye "robbery" behind banking crisis 2010-05-19T08:27:00Z He wants to transform the city into a slick, up-to-the-minute, full-service resort appealing to vacationers, home buyers and yacht owners with more traditional appetites: Morocco’s answer to Dubai. T Magazine: The Last Casbah 2011-05-20T14:00:57Z The number of home sales rose 8 percent, which Mr. Miller attributes to the “pent-up demand” from last fall, when the uncertainty of the presidential election caused many aspiring home buyers to wait. The Talk of the Hamptons This Summer 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z In 1960s Detroit, redlining meant that banks would deny mortgages to black home buyers, no matter the source and regularity of their income. Remembering a Mother Whose Gambling Operation Was a Very Successful Secret 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z It will be one-stop service for a very niche clientele: ultra wealthy home buyers. What to Do With a Multimillion-Dollar Megamansion? They Have Some Ideas. 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z There’s growing concern about the toll the shutdown is taking on everyday Americans, including disruptions in payments to farmers and trouble for some home buyers who are seeking loans. Trump looks to keep his party together as shutdown enters its 19th day 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z In 1972, he wrote an article for the Atlantic exposing discriminatory and exploitative real estate practices targeted at black home buyers in Chicago. James Alan McPherson, first black writer to win Pulitzer Prize in fiction, dies at 72 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z “Yancy believed that maintaining cultural authenticity was less important than creating a vivid first impression for potential home buyers,” Mr. Hiaasen writes. Books of The Times: Carl Hiaasen’s ‘Bad Monkey’ Features a Cast of Oddballs 2013-06-17T20:34:20Z But as millennials join the ranks of home buyers, with their obsessive interest in self-care, mindfulness and the Internet, the idea of design as escapism is expanding. Craft corners, yoga rooms and more: How the self-care craze has seeped into home design 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z Typically, Mr. Hughes was the kind of home buyer who pulls back shower curtains and opens all the closets. For NBC’s Kristen Welker, Love Took Its Time 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z Pools are great and all, but these days, many other home features from bar rooms to flex spaces are taking the cake as the most in-demand essentials for home buyers. These are the most trending home features for 2022 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The San Gabriel Valley’s popularity with Chinese investors, tourists and home buyers has always helped buoy the region against domestic economic shocks. Column: Once flush with Chinese tourism dollars, San Gabriel Valley searches for a new normal 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Until the middle of this year, the company was seen by most investors and home buyers as a beacon of strength in a real estate sector grappling with ballooning debt, tighter regulations and slumping sales. Long before rescue talks, Country Garden struggled to build homes, pay bills 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The central bank has eased borrowing rules and cut mortgage rates for first-time home buyers while providing some tax relief measures for small businesses. Chinese imports rise in October while exports fall for 6th straight month 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z On more than one occasion, there have been chaotic scenes at Evergrande's headquarters in Shenzhen, when protesters scolded executives and home buyers demanded refunds on their purchases. How does China fix the Evergrande mess? 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z If a prospective home buyer wants to learn more about the policy or whether they are eligible, Gordon encourages first-time home buyers to talk with a Housing and Urban Development certified housing counselor. A new federal policy allows you to finance for an ADU. What you need to know 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The central bank has eased borrowing rules and and cut mortgage rates for first-time home buyers while providing some tax relief measures for small businesses. China’s exports, imports fell 6.2% in September as global demand faltered 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z China's government has recently implemented a range of measures from reducing deposit requirements to cutting existing mortgage rates in some cities to help renew confidence among home buyers to support the property market. China's Country Garden warns it could fail to pay offshore debt obligations 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z But as mortgage rates pick up again, she is already watching would-be home buyers retrench. Rates Are Jumping on Wall Street. What Will It Do to Housing and the Economy? 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z People were also sharing their experiences as disillusioned and anxious home buyers. Evergrande: Anxious Chinese home buyers reel from crisis 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The central bank also pledged to promote the healthy and stable development of the property market, implementing policies to lower down payment ratios and mortgages rates for some home buyers. China's central bank to use 'precise, forceful' policy to bolster recovery 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Though new home sales remain supported by a dearth of previously owned homes on the market, the resurgence in mortgage rates is reducing affordability for many prospective home buyers. US new home sales tumble in August 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z But the chance to buy a home now and possibly fall into a great deal a few years down the road makes a rent-to-own agreement appealing to many potential home buyers. How Does Rent To Own Work? 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z Multi-family housing construction appears to have peaked in April 2022, when it was fueled by demand for rental accommodation as higher mortgage rates priced out potential home buyers. US single-family housing starts tumble in August 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The higher-for-longer policy would probably deal a blow to prospective home buyers and businesses, and could undermine President Biden’s message of economic growth heading into an election year. Wall Street’s Fed Watchers Brace for ‘Higher-for-Longer’ 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z When Reuters visited earlier this week, around 60 home buyers gathered on site to protest government inaction, holding up their housing contracts while shouting: "We want our homes!" Broken dreams, shattered families in China's unfinished apartments 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z "If the new normal is 7%, then the strong labor markets will lead a lot of home buyers back into the housing market at some point," he said. U.S. mortgage rates fall for a second week but hold above 7% 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z China’s central banks have eased borrowing rules, relaxing borrowing rules and lowering mortgage rates for first-time home buyers as well as implementing some tax relief measures for small businesses. China exports decline slower than expected in August as economy remains under pressure 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The California Dream for All Shared program launched in late March, offering qualified first-time home buyers loans worth up to 20% of the purchase price of a house or condominium. California rolls back program that helps homeowners build ADUs. What you need to know 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Investors saw some positivity in Beijing's economic support measures last week, such as deposit rate cuts at some of the largest state-owned banks and an easing of home buyer borrowing rules. Oil holds breath ahead of OPEC+ supply cut expectations 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z "You cannot rely on these houses. Look at how they turned out now, and how it has destroyed my family," said home buyer Qi Xiaoxia, 65. Broken dreams, shattered families in China's unfinished apartments 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Beijing's economic support measures last week, such as deposit rate cuts at some of the largest state-owned banks and an easing of borrowing rules for home buyers, have also supported prices. Oil steady amid OPEC+ supply cut expectations 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Starting from Sept. 25, first-time home buyers with mortgages can apply to their banks for a lower interest rate on their existing loans, China’s central bank and financial regulator announced on Thursday. Major Chinese banks cut deposits rates, paving the way for mortgage rate cuts 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Guangzhou, China's fifth biggest city, and the tech hub of Shenzhen said that mortgage curbs would be eased, allowing home buyers to enjoy preferential loans for first-home purchases regardless of their previous credit record. Chinese cities ease mortgage rules in bid to revive property sector 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z In a notice, the Guangzhou city government said mortgage curbs would be eased, allowing home buyers to enjoy preferential loans for first-home purchases regardless of their previous credit record. China eases mortgage rules in Guangzhou amid efforts to revive key property sector 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z "We have seen that many home buyers are affected by a lack of income, and their home buying choices and what they can afford have been impacted in turn." Unpaid workers, silent sites: China's property woes hit Country Garden 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z And you probably shouldn’t count on prospective home buyers to rescue you from your contract. Solar panels: Should you buy them? Rent them? Pass? 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z Two of China’s biggest cities, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, also eased mortgage curbs this week, broadening the definition for home buyers to enjoy preferential loans for first-home purchases. Major Chinese banks cut deposits rates, paving the way for mortgage rate cuts 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Those investment bets have a big effect for potential home buyers. Mortgage rates surge past 7%, hit highest level since 2002 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Demand for rental accommodation, largely driven by higher mortgage rates sidelining some potential home buyers, is slowing. US single-family housing starts surge in July 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The worsening debt crisis at major developers including Country Garden, the country’s largest private developer, has scared away many home buyers, with property investment, home sales and new construction contracting for more than a year. China's economic woes mount as trust firm misses payments, home prices fall 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z “In general, home buyers are leery of taking over leases, so again another strike against leases,” Hummel said. Solar panels: Should you buy them? Rent them? Pass? 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z China’s property sector, once a pillar of the economic growth, continues to struggle despite an extension of financial support for developers and incentives for first-time home buyers and upgraders. China's new home prices fall for first time this year, dimming economic outlook 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z China’s property sector, which accounts for a quarter of its economic activity, continues to struggle despite an extension of financial support for developers and incentives for first-time home buyers and upgraders. China's new home prices fall for first time this year 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z If the Fed cuts rates, it will pull more home buyers, entrepreneurs and car purchasers off the sidelines. How Long Will Interest Rates Stay High? 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z China’s property sector continues to struggle despite an extension of financial support for developers and incentives for first-time home buyers and upgraders. China's economic woes mount as trust firm misses payments, home prices fall 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Other impacts of higher rates include first-time home buyers being priced out of the market, and also charges on some un-fixed loans and credit cards going up. UK interest rates expected to rise for 14th time in a row 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z For home buyers and renters alike, Lens said, the solution is the same: more housing. The median home listed in Los Angeles will soon cost more than $1 million — up 30% in 5 years 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z As first-generation Latina home buyers, we did our best to navigate the process by combing through programs for buyers like us. Our family of four shared a cramped studio for 25 years. L.A. housing costs nearly kept us there forever 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Most home buyers aren’t aware of how much these features may save them in the long run, or they are more worried about the initial price than they are about the cost of eventual repairs. What Might a Disaster-Proof House in California Look Like? 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Holding them steady will continue to weigh on the economy, discouraging home buyers, car shoppers or businesses hoping to expand on borrowed money. Jerome Powell’s Prized Labor Market Is Back. Can He Keep It? 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z That would in turn trigger disclosures — say, to the families of kids attending the daycare or to prospective home buyers — and potentially require that the lead source be removed. The EPA’s plan to eliminate lead in buildings is a ‘gigantic leap forward’ for public health 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z That premium, which often pays for itself through reduced repair costs after a disaster, nonetheless poses a problem: Most home buyers don’t know enough about construction to demand tougher standards. As Climate Shocks Multiply, Designers Seek Holy Grail: Disaster-Proof Homes 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Measures have ranged from extended financial support for developers to multi-pronged incentives for home buyers. China new home prices unchanged in June, weakest this year 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z "Higher interest rates and lower sentiment will likely weigh on the number of active home buyers, helping to rebalance the disconnect between demand and supply." Australian home prices climb for fourth month in June 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z "If policy support is limited, it will be difficult for home buyer confidence to improve," China Index Academy said. China new home prices edge down in June for second consecutive month 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z The California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan program launched in late March, offering qualified first-time home buyers loans worth up to 20% of the purchase price of a house or condominium. California revives programs to help first-time home buyers and ADU builders. What this means 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z As weather grows more extreme, geodesic domes and other resilient home designs are gaining new attention from more climate-conscious home buyers, and the architects and builders who cater to them. As Climate Shocks Multiply, Designers Seek Holy Grail: Disaster-Proof Homes 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z The Bank of England figures also showed the number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers increased from 49,000 in April to 50,500 in May. Customers withdraw record amount of savings in May 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The House has advanced legislation to scrap a Biden administration rule that increased mortgage rates and fees for some home buyers with good credit while charging less for some with riskier credit ratings. House gets bipartisan buy-in to repeal Biden’s new mortgage fees 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z It's not just prospective home buyers and sellers who are worried, but also existing mortgage holders who face eye-watering increases in repayments when their fixed-term deals expire. Analysis: Spasms in UK mortgage market spell pain for homeowners, economy 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z California has put its down payment assistance program for first-time home buyers on hold, having committed all $300 million in just a few weeks. California revives programs to help first-time home buyers and ADU builders. What this means 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z As a result, higher borrowing costs have so far caused less financial stress for home buyers than they had expected, so the market has not seen a spike in supply from forced sellers. Explainer: Why is the Canadian economy strong despite record pace of rate hikes? 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z “Homeowners with mortgages that are capable of being assumed have something valuable that many home buyers want and would be willing to pay for,” said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. The Hottest Thing in Real Estate Is a Loan From Two Years Ago 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Rents and taxes are creeping up while the percentage of Black home buyers in the area is drifting down. How Are Black Americans Progressing? 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Prospective home buyers can visit the community to play a game of putt-putt golf while exploring the new resort-style community clubhouse still under construction. Clubhouse preview event planned June 10 at 55+ community | Provided by Toll Brothers 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z That turnaround was partly down to expectations the Reserve Bank of Australia is mostly done with its policy tightening, enticing cash-rich home buyers to go house hunting again. Aussie housing dip over, prices to rebound into next year on rate view 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Riding off its latest funding round, Latin American "property tech" startup La Haus is looking to strengthen its digital muscle and improve its online infrastructure for home buyers, a company executive told Reuters on Wednesday. Nvidia close to becoming first trillion-dollar chip firm after stellar forecast 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Zou Shengji, a real estate broker in Nanchang, said the negative publicity about the unfinished apartments had left many potential home buyers “afraid and worried.” Once a Symbol of China’s Growth, Now a Sign of a Housing Crisis 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Under the rule, home buyers with a good credit score over 680 pay about $40 more each month on a $400,000 loan, or more, depending on the size of the loan. Republicans accuse Biden of ‘socialist-style’ mortgage fees hitting buyers with higher credit scores 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Rising mortgage rates and low supply have made it tough for home buyers, especially first timers. This Week in Business: retail sales, Target results, existing home sales 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z That’s why there are different ways to estimate the value of an ADU — one used by property tax officials, others by lenders and home buyers. What will an ADU do to your property taxes and resale value? 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z U.S. home buyers are still committed to their plans to buy a property despite rising interest rates, high inflation and slowing growth, according to a study by Bank of America published on Tuesday. U.S. home buyers persevere despite high rates, prices: study 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z But when word began circulating last month that updated pricing would cost some home buyers more, it resulted in viral TikTok videos with thousands of outraged comments misinterpreting the new rules. Mortgage Fees, (Seriously), Spurred Outrage on TikTok. Here’s Why. 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z She said the fees had not been updated in a decade, and rejected the assertion that high-credit borrowers were being forced to subsidize home buyers with riskier credit. Republicans accuse Biden of ‘socialist-style’ mortgage fees hitting buyers with higher credit scores 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, I presented myself as a potential home buyer in the Phoenix suburbs where the state has identified a groundwater shortage, touring several Horton developments. The water brokers 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z “And now we’re adding this second whammy to good credit, worthy home buyers who are now going to have to pay for other people’s mortgages.” State officials slam Biden’s good-credit mortgage fees for imposing a ‘middle-class tax hike’ 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z More than 70 percent of prospective home buyers told the researchers that they were not willing to accept a mortgage above that rate. Home Buyers Are Eager but Sellers Are Scarce, Creating ‘Real Gridlock’ 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z “It is through those increases that we were able to eliminate fees for certain home buyers that are lower or moderate income,” according to F.H.F.A. officials. Mortgage Fees, (Seriously), Spurred Outrage on TikTok. Here’s Why. 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z A House Republican has introduced legislation to block the Biden administration from imposing higher fees on mortgage borrowers with relatively high credit scores to subsidize home buyers with lower credit scores. House GOP introduces bill to block Biden’s new mortgage fees for good-credit borrowers 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Banks have tightened lending standards, which could make it harder for homebuilders to access funding for new projects and for prospective home buyers to secure loans to purchase houses. US new home sales soar to one-year high in March 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z But it left home buyers whose mortgages were driven underwater in the crash at the mercy of some of these same banks, which often made ad-hoc decisions on whether to restructure the loans or foreclose. Column: Love it or hate it, the Silicon Valley Bank bailout won't cost taxpayers a cent 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Stocks plunged, and borrowing costs rose for corporations and home buyers. As Possible Debt Limit Crisis Nears, Wall Street Shrugs 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Stocks plunged and borrowing costs rose for corporations and home buyers. As Possible Debt Limit Crisis Nears, Wall Street Shrugs 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Tech layoffs in the Seattle area have shaken the confidence of younger tech workers who would be town home buyers, Manning said. King County home prices drop as pandemic housing market fades 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z A starter home for retirement: First-time home buyers in the U.S. have never been older. Bring the Kids Along 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z The younger Mr. Weaver is the president, and his mother, Bonnie, remains vice president and handles home buyer closings. When Your Career, and Retirement, Are the Family’s Business 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z “Conscious of changing mortgage rates, home buyers are taking advantage of any rate declines,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a press release. Buyers pour into housing market as prices drop for first time since 2012 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z “Conscious of changing mortgage rates, home buyers are taking advantage of any rate declines,” said Lawrence Yun, the NAR’s chief economist. US home sales surged in February as mortgage rates dipped 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z “Conscious of changing mortgage rates, home buyers are taking advantage of any rate declines,” said Lawrence Yun, the NAR’s chief economist. U.S. home sales surged in February as mortgage rates dipped 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Among other things, the subprime mortgage market — lending to home buyers who would not qualify for mortgages under traditional terms — was all but wiped out. Column: The Fed's errors have brought the economy to the brink of recession. Raising rates again might send it over 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z By beefing up undersubscribed housing segments, the plan will provide future home buyers with the opportunity to secure a toehold in a competitive marketplace. Opinion | Put an end to single-family zoning in Arlington 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Property investment in the January-February period fell again as home buyers and developers remained cautious despite a slew of supportive government policies. China's economic activity uneven in Jan-Feb after COVID reopening 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z After multiple developers defaulted on unsustainable levels of debt over the past two years, thousands of home buyers were left with unfinished apartments. China’s economic recovery hinges on consumers. They’re not spending. 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Given the uncertainty, would-be home buyers have much to ponder. Some buyers find deals in shifting Southern California housing market 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Early in the pandemic, home buyers seeking more space desperately outbid one another in the frenzied housing market. See how many all-cash buyers snagged houses in your neighborhood "At one time," says Ms Burdon, "those wouldn't have been attractive at all to second home buyers." North Norfolk: The place where one in 10 homes are largely unused 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Israel will delay passing a new law that would freeze mortgage rates for first-time home buyers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday, as the proposed legislation faces opposition from the country's central bank. Children among those pulled from destroyed buildings in Turkey's Hatay 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z But after potential home buyers have had to survive three years of unpredictable disruptions to work, the ongoing instability in the property market has done little to persuade them to part with their savings. China’s economic recovery hinges on consumers. They’re not spending. 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Israel will delay passing a new law that would freeze mortgage rates for first-time home buyers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday, as the proposed legislation faces opposition from the country's central bank. In a quake-hit Turkish town, one survivor just wants help to leave 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z The state’s tax incentives, permissive response to the pandemic and political culture have accelerated the rush of home buyers who can afford to purchase property without a mortgage. See how many all-cash buyers snagged houses in your neighborhood Israel will delay passing a new law that would freeze mortgage rates for first-time home buyers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday, as the proposed legislation faces opposition from the country's central bank. Syrian President Assad meets UAE FM -state media 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z While home buyers often receive more political attention than homeless people, there have been, and remain, efforts to deal with homelessness. Some Homeless Encampments Can Stay, but the Underlying Issues Remain 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Prospective home buyers are invited to visit the community from noon to 4 p.m. for “dusty shoe” tours of the new resort-style community clubhouse still under construction, while enjoying refreshments and treats. Open house event planned at 55+ active-adult community | Provided by Toll Brothers 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z That suggested that lower rates might be luring some home buyers back to the market. Powell likely to stress Fed’s inflation fight far from over 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z It also came after China this month established a dynamic adjustment mechanism on mortgage rates for first-time home buyers. China keeps benchmark lending rates steady for fifth month 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z In 2011, as the standoff escalated, investors grew jittery, driving up borrowing costs for businesses and home buyers. America Set to Hit Its Borrowing Limit Today, Raising Economic Fears 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z “It’s a cautionary tale for home buyers,” said Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University. Skipped Showers, Paper Plates: An Arizona Suburb’s Water Is Cut Off 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Black home buyers saw an affordable place to live and created a friendly community on East Earlham Street. Illustrator Jerry Pinkney tells his own story in his final book 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Mortgage rates spiked similarly, hampering prospective home buyers. The U.S. May Finally Breach the Debt Ceiling. Here’s Why That Would Be Very Bad. 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The housing authorities also vowed to give strong support to first-time home buyers by allowing smaller down payments and cutting mortgage interest rates. China property shares rise on easing of mortgage rules for some buyers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z It’s a perennial question for would-be home buyers: How can I possibly come up with such a huge down payment? Your 2023 Guide to Low-Down-Payment Mortgages 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z Under the right circumstances, a home buyer could realize a windfall, but there are no guarantees. Opinion | The precariousness of homeownership 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z But potential home buyers may have noticed something different recently: Rates are falling. Home buyers get some relief as mortgage rates come off 7% highs 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Canadian mortgage rates have more than doubled from last year, sparking calls to drop the strict rules and offer relief to home buyers. Canada resists call to ease mortgage stress test for uninsured home buyers 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z The property sector, which accounts for a quarter of China's massive economy, was badly hit last year after developers were unable to finish building projects that led to mortgage boycotts by some home buyers. China property shares rise on easing of mortgage rules for some buyers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Despite the risks, most first-time home buyers get their proverbial foot in the door with low down payments. Your 2023 Guide to Low-Down-Payment Mortgages 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z But the late-in-life home buyer, who celebrated the acquisition with a rendition of the theme song to “The Jeffersons” sitcom, never moved into the Empire West building. The West Hollywood condo Leslie Jordan bought before he died is up for sale again 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z With the somewhat improved lending picture, coupled with home prices that have come down a few percentages points in recent months, some home buyers have returned to the market. Home buyers get some relief as mortgage rates come off 7% highs 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z "Maintaining the minimum qualifying rate supports prudent underwriting standards for insured mortgages and builds in a buffer for home buyers in case of changing economic or personal circumstances," said Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Canada resists call to ease mortgage stress test for uninsured home buyers 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Some recent home buyers are nonchalant about their home’s declining value, convinced that in the long run prices will climb enough to be a good investment. As home prices decline, Southern Californians who bought at the peak are nervous 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z The typical down payment for first-time home buyers was 6 percent, according to recent research from the National Association of Realtors. Your 2023 Guide to Low-Down-Payment Mortgages 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z That would make it easier for companies and home buyers to borrow. How Will China Turn Its Economy Back On? The World Is About to Find Out. 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Los Angeles is not the only metropolitan area seeing an exodus of potential home buyers. Potential home buyers are leaving Los Angeles for these two cities 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Prospective home buyers in at least half those areas needed to make a minimum of $100,000 a year. How much do you need to earn annually to afford a house in Los Angeles? 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z At the beginning of this year, the typical U.S. home buyer could get a mortgage with an interest rate of just over 3 percent, low by historical standards. The Atlantic Divide 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Freddie Mac’s HomeOne mortgages permit down payments as low as 3 percent only when at least one borrower is a first-time home buyer. Your 2023 Guide to Low-Down-Payment Mortgages 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z To receive the down-payment assistance, Thompson is taking part in a program for first-time home buyers, just like the one Habitat offers to its clients. Dallas Habitat for Humanity helps staff purchase homes 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Overall, home buyers generally are searching for spots in cheaper, warmer climates, the study found. Potential home buyers are leaving Los Angeles for these two cities 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z In interviews, minority first-time home buyers who bought during the pandemic said a combination of extra savings, low interest rates and rapidly rising rents prompted them to purchase property. Pandemic led to sharp spike in Black, Asian and Latino homeownership 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Despite the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and a multitude of programs to assist first-time home buyers, the gap between Black and White homeownership has grown over the past 40 years. Review | Admiring the beauty — and beautiful politics — of the Black family home 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z The infections have prompted a new wave of strict lockdowns that are disrupting factories and other businesses, cutting into spending by consumers, and preventing home buyers from visiting apartment complex showrooms. China Is Finally Trying to Fix Its Housing Crisis 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Construction of many housing projects has stalled, scaring away potential home buyers. Chinese lender BoCom agrees $14 billion credit line with developer Vanke 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Prospective home buyers can also check out individual properties. ‘Do You Really Want to Rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking Where to Retire. 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z That follows slowdowns in other interest-rate-sensitive sectors, such as real estate, finance and construction, as mortgage rates reach the highest level in 20 years, dissuading home buyers. Tech layoffs signal slowing economy but not yet a recession 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The burst of China's enormous property market bubble - which accounted for a fifth of economic activity at its peak - also keeps both home buyers and banks reluctant to re-engage in transactions. No easy fix for China as economy slows more than expected 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Now, not everyone has to worry so much about their monthly payment; older home buyers who have built up some equity aren’t as sensitive to mortgage rates. Opinion | Homeowners aren’t ready to face how much less their houses are worth 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z The “worst time” for home buyers: The housing market is even worse than you might think. Time Warp 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z The data appears to be changing the behavior of many home buyers. ‘Do You Really Want to Rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking Where to Retire. 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Older, white and wealthy home buyers are pushing younger people with moderate or middle incomes out of the U.S. housing market. A Poll Reversal 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Lenders take into account three different interest rates when deciding what mortgage rate to offer a home buyer. Mortgage Rates Too High? (Blame the Fed, Wall Street and Your Neighbor.) 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z The higher mortgage rates have already hit home buyers. The $24 Trillion Market That Predicts and Influences Interest Rates 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Just as any discerning home buyer would filter search results on Zillow or StreetEasy, the researchers narrowed the catalog by imposing two criteria. House-Hunting on Mars Has Already Started 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z He recommends that prospective home buyers ask flood-plain managers and other officials about the protections the community has in place or plans to have. ‘Do You Really Want to Rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking Where to Retire. 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z For much of the pandemic, low rates meant aspiring home buyers flooded into the market, competed for the few homes available and sent prices soaring. Mortgage rates rise above 7 percent as Fed scrambles to slow economy 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z For Ms. Adams and her husband, the prospective home buyers in Utah, higher rates have shrunk the couple’s home budget by as much as 30 percent since June. Mortgage Rates Too High? (Blame the Fed, Wall Street and Your Neighbor.) 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z “In fact, many potential home buyers are choosing to wait and see where the housing market will end up, pushing demand and home prices further downward.” U.S. Mortgage Rates Soar Past 7% 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z On the supply side, a large chunk of small 45-50 square metre flats have been turned into Airbnb apartments for tourists, while prospective home buyers face the scrutiny of much more stringent banks. Young Greeks priced out as inflation, rents soar 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Others have said home buyers will be left bidding against investors with a financial incentive to tear down single homes to build more units. Suburb’s 30-year growth plan fuels debate over denser development 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z China has rolled out a flurry of policies to revive the embattled sector, including relaxing on mortgage rates and refunding individual income tax for some home buyers. China new home prices fall 0.2% m/m in September 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Joe Garon, her loan officer, said about 3 in 4 first-time home buyers in Northern Virginia who have consulted him recently ended up giving up on their search and going back to renting. As housing prices soar, a wealthy county rethinks the idea of suburbia 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The rapid rise in borrowing costs has already taken a toll on the housing market, shutting out many would-be home buyers. U.S. Mortgage Rates Soar Past 7% 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Foreign new home buyers can receive a partial refund of the stamp duty - a tax levied on property purchases - on their first residential property purchase when they become a permanent resident. Hong Kong offers new visa to woo talent amid brain drain 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Many would-be home buyers may be spooked by factors like recent hiring freezes at major companies and stubbornly high inflation numbers — not to mention the sticker shock of house prices. The Week in Business: Prices Keep Climbing 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z If prospective home buyers start to have an even harder time finding insurance, what would happen to the local housing market? Why Ian May Push Florida Real Estate Out of Reach For All But the Super Rich 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Housing economists say this shift toward rentals puts would-be home buyers at a disadvantage. It’s the perfect starter home. But it’s only for rent. 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Beijing is ramping up efforts to prop up the distressed property market by easing mortgage rate floors, cutting the interest rate on provident fund loans and offering individual income tax rebates for home buyers. China's holiday home sales fall 37.7% y/y - private survey 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Mortgage rates have more than doubled in the last year, causing many prospective home buyers to call it quits. Did you stop your home search because of rising mortgage rates? We want to hear from you. 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Weakening home prices and stalled real estate transactions have already left Chinese banks with bad loans to developers and home buyers. In Global Slowdown, China Holds Sway Over Countries’ Fates 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z This includes investing more in infrastructure, easing borrowing conditions for home buyers, property developers and local government, and tax breaks for households. Five reasons why China's economy is in trouble 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z In recent years, local officials and housing advocates have encouraged the building of affordable apartments, as well as creative plans to help first-time, low-income home buyers put down payments on new houses. ‘Where Am I Going to Go?’ Floridians Hit by a Hurricane and a Housing Crunch. 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z More than a year after countless calls, meetings and messages to city officials, little has changed for the dozens of first-time home buyers who were forced to flee their crumbling Anacostia building. More aid but no solutions for owners at crumbling D.C. condo building 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Local governments will now be able to relax the floor on mortgage rates for first-time home buyers in some cities in phases, the central bank said on Thursday. China's Sept new home prices fall for third straight month - private survey 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z The central bank said on Thursday that Chinese local governments may relax the floor on mortgage rates for first-time home buyers in some cities in phases. China to cut provident fund loan interest rate for first-time home buyers 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z The proliferation of unfinished apartments has sparked unprecedented collective disobedience, fuelled by social media: in late June, thousands of home buyers in at least 100 cities threatened to halt mortgage payments to protest stalled construction. In China, home buyers occupy their 'rotting', unfinished properties 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Then she pulls out her phone in the hopeful ritual of the first-time home buyer. Whatever Happened to the Starter Home? 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Hubbard said the city is committed to forgiving Home Purchase Assistance loans, interest-free loans that D.C. offers to qualified home buyers to help with gap financing and closing costs. More aid but no solutions for owners at crumbling D.C. condo building 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z The higher borrowing costs are denting home buyer sentiment. Rising rates, price slump deal double blow to Hong Kong homeowners 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z They also tapped into additional funds through a first-time home buyer program. Home-buying strategies in a changing market 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Since the debt crisis erupted in 2021, thousands more home buyers have been caught in similar predicaments as cash-strapped developers went into bankruptcy or abandoned struggling projects. In China, home buyers occupy their 'rotting', unfinished properties 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z As people were working from home and students were learning remotely, the pandemic fueled a surge in home buyer interest in homes at the fringes of the region. Perspective | A welcome cooling to the hot D.C.-area housing market 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Mortgage rates climbed above 6 percent, their highest point since 2008, squeezing the budgets of would-be home buyers. Profiting in Congress 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z With interest rates rising, home buyers may be more tempted by ARMs as a way to cut costs. Buying a home? Get ready for a 6% mortgage 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z But the combination of climbing mortgage rates and already sky-high home prices has crimped what prospective home buyers can afford, significantly dampening demand. Mortgage rates jump above 6 percent, putting pressure on the housing market. 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z He introduced a bill earlier this year to mandate a 90-day pause on any home purchase by large investors in Maryland to give individual home buyers and small firms a chance to make competing offers. Philadelphia firm is Baltimore’s most aggressive buyer of vacant rowhouses 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Cooler conditions in the Washington-area housing market should be a relief for prospective home buyers who will find more options, less competition, and more opportunities for negotiating with sellers. Perspective | A welcome cooling to the hot D.C.-area housing market 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Many potential home buyers are getting pushed out of the market as the higher rates have added hundreds of dollars to monthly mortgage payments. Long-term mortgage rates now at highest point since 2008 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z In fact, according to a recent study by the National Association of Home Builders, 78% of home buyers consider a patio to be either “desirable” or “essential.” 3 ways to make your home renovations shine | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Mortgage rates climbed above 6 percent this week, their highest point since late 2008 and more than double their level a year ago, further squeezing the budgets of would-be home buyers. Mortgage rates jump above 6 percent, putting pressure on the housing market. 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The idea was to create more balance in a housing market where investors can easily out-price the average home buyer, said Amprey, who plans to introduce a similar bill in 2023. Philadelphia firm is Baltimore’s most aggressive buyer of vacant rowhouses 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Access to public transportation, shops and restaurants are often a priority for home buyers in the city, but that preference typically comes with a high price tag. Two-bedroom, three-bathroom condo in Brightwood lists for $399,999 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z A once red-hot housing sector has cooled considerably, with many potential home buyers getting pushed out of the market as higher interest rates have added hundreds of dollars to monthly mortgage payments. Mortgage rates rise to 5.66%, weighing on housing market 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The country's central bank last week cut a mortgage rate for home buyers to boost credit demand. Almost 70 Chinese cities report falling home prices, most since 2020 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z “Potential home buyers are watching to see whether uncompleted homes can be finished quickly and to a good quality. This takes time – at least a couple of quarters,” Pang said. China's August factory activity likely shrank amid COVID flare-ups, property crisis - Reuters poll 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z “We knew we had to do something to make the program more viable for potential home buyers,” he said last week. D.C. to provide up to $200K to first-time home buyers in hot market 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z In the past, a prospective home buyer went to a local bank for a mortgage loan. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z Hundreds of home buyers are also known to have threatened to stop paying their mortgages until the work restarts. China cuts lending rates as property market struggles 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z For months, a large contingent of Chinese home buyers have refused to pay mortgages on properties they’ve bought but that developers have yet to finish, leading to sinking real estate values. China’s surprise rate cut, economic slowdown send oil prices plunging 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z More than half of Canadian home buyers opted for variable-rate mortgages since July 2021, as these became cheaper relative to fixed. Canadian home buyers return to fixed-rate loans as economy wobbles 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Real estate accounts for about 70% of personal wealth in China - and home buyers often pay upfront for unfinished projects. China property crisis: Why homeowners stopped paying their mortgages 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Fragile sentiment in the sector due to debt woes at many of the nation's property developers has been further corroded by nationwide threats by home buyers to stop paying mortgages for unfinished projects. Chinese city drops all home purchase restrictions to boost demand 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Lack of credit has been a huge obstacle to Black home buyers. Advice | Your free credit scores don’t tell the whole story 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Also, a threat by Chinese home buyers to halt mortgage payments until developers resume construction of pre-sold homes deepened concerns about the debt-stricken property sector last month, raising fears banks could face hefty writedowns. Foreigners turn sellers of Chinese shares in July on COVID worries 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z The red-hot U.S. housing market that has enriched property owners in recent years while squeezing renters and first-time home buyers is showing flickers of slowing down. Rents and home prices are still soaring, but at a slower pace 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z For one, Beijing is putting the onus on local governments - they're offering reduced deposits, tax rebates and cash subsidies to home buyers, and relief funds to developers. China property crisis: Why homeowners stopped paying their mortgages 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z It was tempting to celebrate news late last month that the state legislature had passed a budget that included half a billion dollars for a program providing down-payment assistance for first-time home buyers. Opinion | California wants to help me buy a house. Here’s why that’s a bad idea. 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Home construction, also referred to as residential fixed investment, sagged 14 percent at an annual rate under the weight of rising interest rates, which have put mortgages beyond the reach of more would-be home buyers. Highlights From Today’s G.D.P. Report 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z She says her business working on loans for prospective home buyers in one of America's hottest housing markets "dropped off a cliff" in March, as the US central bank started to raise rates. US makes major interest rate rise to tame soaring prices 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Housing inventory has surged in parts of the country as would-be home buyers, priced out by soaring inflation, have pulled back, analysts and real estate professionals say. Rents and home prices are still soaring, but at a slower pace 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Rising interest rates aren’t the only thing holding back home buyers. Opinion | Florida started penalizing bureaucratic delay. Housing permits spiked. 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Hence the politically safer but financially dubious move to subsidize down payments for first-time home buyers. Opinion | California wants to help me buy a house. Here’s why that’s a bad idea. 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z In recent weeks, some home buyers have threatened to stop paying their mortgages until the work restarts. Evergrande: Crisis-hit property giant faces deadline after bosses quit 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z The government can try to help families with rising costs by capping rent increases and providing subsidies or loan programs that help first-time home buyers. We Need to Keep Building Houses, Even if No One Wants to Buy 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z May 24: Financial regulators pledged to keep credit growth stable in the property sector and help home buyers affected by COVID-19 outbreaks to defer mortgage payments, the central bank said in a statement. China takes steps to ease up on regulatory crackdown as economy slows 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z In turn, home buyers and other consumers looking to borrow money to finance cars and other major purchases will face more expensive loans. Housing market slows further in June as sales, mortgage demand tumble 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Providing financial assistance to first-time home buyers does nothing to produce more houses — and building more houses, not just making existing ones more expensive, is the only way California can solve its housing problem. Opinion | California wants to help me buy a house. Here’s why that’s a bad idea. 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Lending tightened for builders, just as it did for home buyers after the bubble. The Housing Shortage Isn’t Just a Coastal Crisis Anymore 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Often, home buyers point to a mortgage deduction as a big reason to buy a home. Perspective | Five reasons why you shouldn’t buy a house right now 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z In Boise, Idaho, the mood among prospective home buyers began souring early this year, shortly after the Fed began talking about raising interest rates. Analysis | Recession risks rise as Fed faces daunting task 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z As borrowing costs for would-be home buyers rise, more people are forgoing their homeownership dreams — and further driving up rental prices that have been escalating since the pandemic began. Musk’s Damaged Goods 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z As the Fed raises interest rates to tame inflation, it could lock would-be home buyers into rentals. Making Sense of Shinzo Abe 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Mortgage rates headed downward for the second week in a row, giving home buyers a reprieve after a dramatic climb to nearly 6 percent that will probably continue. Mortgage rates decline for second week in a row 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Stimulus steps this year have mainly focused on helping home buyers, including subsidies, smaller down payments, and relaxations on home purchases. China new home price rises at slightly faster pace in June - private survey 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z To help first-time home buyers, the budget provides $500 million to establish the California Dream For All program to offer assistance with down payments and lower monthly mortgage costs. Newsom signs state budget bills, with gas refunds to 17.5 million California taxpayers 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z House flippers do not compete with would-be home buyers, he said, but instead play a crucial role in the housing ecosystem by buying and fixing up distressed homes. House-Flipping Rate Rises, but Investors’ Profits Are Falling 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Strictly speaking, the criteria for the loans are that borrowers must be first-time home buyers and make less than 150 percent of the median income in their area. Short on Your Down Payment? California’s Surplus Can Help. 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z That caused prices to explode in far-flung exurbs and once-affordable places like Spokane, Wash., where a crush of new home buyers decamped from pricey West Coast cities. Highest Mortgage Rates Since 2008 Housing Crisis Cool Sales 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Yulin, a city of 5.8 million known for its annual summer dog meat festival, will recommend a home buyer for more than three jobs, The Economic Observer, a weekly newspaper, reported on Sunday. Chinese city desperate for home buyers entices villagers with job prospects 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z The imbalance has pushed many would-be home buyers out of the market, said Danielle Nguyen, a senior manager of research at the firm who wrote the report. Cost of Owning a Home Surges Above the Cost of Renting One 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Compared to a year ago, a National Association of Home Builders survey shows a 32 percent decrease in prospective home buyer traffic. Stock recovery falters after Fed chief acknowledges recession risk 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Weinberg estimates that hundreds of thousands of Californians are potential first-time home buyers within the prescribed income bracket, but the program is designed to help about 7,700 people annually. Short on Your Down Payment? California’s Surplus Can Help. 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z For some potential home buyers, the incentives are not enough to offset the risks. China’s Once-Sizzling Property Market Has Started to Cool 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Yulin is not alone in taking unusual steps to lure home buyers. Chinese city desperate for home buyers entices villagers with job prospects 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z She has made record investments into the Housing Production Trust Fund, the primary tool the city has for financing affordable housing, and expanded programs that assist first-time home buyers. D.C. development has soared under Bowser. So have housing costs. 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Similarly, higher mortgage rates can affect the decisions of new home buyers but also prospective home sellers as people reevaluate the economic wisdom of their decisions. Recession fears grow as Dow closes below 30,000 and mortgage rates spike 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z The climb in mortgage rates, coupled with skyrocketing home prices, has eroded what prospective home buyers can afford. Mortgage rates jump to 5.78 percent, rising at the fastest pace since 1987. 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z In May, more than 100 cities implemented easing measures to support the property sector, mainly targeting home buyers, including cuts in mortgage rates, smaller down payments, and relaxation on purchases for some buyers. China's May new home prices fall for second month 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z The sharp rise in borrowing costs has placed some home buyers into new price brackets and priced others out all together, causing home sales to fall in the process. How will the Fed interest rate hike affect you? 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z In her first term, Bowser doubled the amount of down-payment assistance that potential home buyers could receive from the Home Purchase Assistance Program and created a program specifically for District workers, teachers and first responders. D.C. development has soared under Bowser. So have housing costs. 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z The sharp rise in borrowing costs has caused some home buyers to think smaller and priced others out of the market altogether, causing home sales to fall. With a big rate hike, the Fed hopes to slow, but not stifle, the economy. It's 'a very thin needle to thread' 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z The climb in mortgage rates, coupled with skyrocketing home prices, has eroded what prospective home buyers can afford, increasingly pushing them out of the market altogether. Mortgage rates jump to 5.78 percent, rising at the fastest pace since 1987. 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z To boost demand, financial authorities last month cut their benchmark rate for mortgages and lowered the mortgage rate floor for first-time home buyers. China's May new home prices fall for second month 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Sales of furniture and appliances slow because would-be home buyers are priced out of the market. How will the Fed interest rate hike affect you? 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Still, there has been a marked shift in the environment for would-be home buyers, and other changes are afoot as price cuts become more common. Home sellers are cutting list prices as more buyers take pause: 'The market is not the same' 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z That has cooled the housing market somewhat, a bit of positive news for would-be home buyers. S&P 500 slumps into bear market, Dow dives again as 2022 losses accelerate 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Oh considers herself lucky to have secured a mortgage with a state-run lender that offers cheap, fixed-rate loans to first home buyers. Young S.Korean home buyers test Yoon's vow to resolve affordability crisis 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z They’re also designed to last 50 years — meaning they may outlast an incoming home buyer’s tenure in a property. Choose a front door that offers a warm welcome to guests, neighbors — or potential buyers | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z “This tips a portion of would-be home buyers into the rental market, which is already tight,” said Jonathan Miller, of Miller Samuel, the appraisal company. Median Rent in Manhattan Reaches a New High 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The Times produced a guide to help first-time home buyers navigate the market. Home sellers are cutting list prices as more buyers take pause: 'The market is not the same' 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z In California, for instance, home buyers paid an extra $407 a month. Jump in Mortgage Rates Could Add $100,000 to Housing Costs 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Perhaps unsurprisingly, this was mainly for the real estate market: Most home buyers don’t want to purchase lots cut into weird angles. Manhattanhenge Is Back for Picture-Perfect Sunsets on New York’s Grid 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Rising interest rates are again making those mortgages attractive to home buyers because the starting rate is generally lower than the rate on traditional fixed-rate home loans. Why Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Still Risky 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z But let’s go through the numbers here, because many home buyers are in the same position you are. Perspective | Retiree considers selling townhouse, buying larger single-level home 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Some good news for home buyers: More houses are coming on the market, according to a recent report from Realtor.com. More homes coming on the market for sale, report finds 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z First-time buyers made up 34 percent of all home buyers, according to the “2022 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report” by the National Association of Realtors. Perspective | What today’s market means for first-time home buyers Further rate cuts this month aimed at easing home buyers' mortgage burden did little to convince investors and analysts that they could boost demand. China property market slumps on developers' debt crisis, weak buyer sentiment 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Out of 13 respondents who answered additional questions about affordability, all expected conditions to worsen both for first time home buyers and for the rental market. German house price inflation to slow as borrowing and living costs bite - Reuters poll 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z According to a Redfin report, home buyers everywhere need significantly more income to qualify for a mortgage. Perspective | Retiree considers selling townhouse, buying larger single-level home 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z The group’s report, made public in March, recommended the city invest in more affordable housing and work opportunities in communities of color, and expand access to funding for entrepreneurs, businesses and first-time home buyers. Two years after Floyd’s death, Black Minnesotans say little has changed 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z But today’s home buyers are facing a different housing market, experts said. Mortgage rates dip, but the change ‘isn’t a trend,’ expert says 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Developers also slowed new construction as they tried to preserve capital, adding to uncertainties facing potential home buyers. China property market slumps on developers' debt crisis, weak buyer sentiment 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Labor argues its policy would not be inflationary because it would only be available to 10,000 home buyers a year. EXPLAINER: How do Australian parties differ on key issues? 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z That’s particularly true in the Sun Belt, where home buyers in Tampa, Phoenix and Las Vegas need 40 percent more income than last year to afford a typical mortgage payment. Perspective | Retiree considers selling townhouse, buying larger single-level home 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Labor’s campaign has focused on policies including financial assistance for first home buyers grappling with soaring real estate prices and sluggish wage growth. Australia’s would-be PM Albanese shaped by humble start 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z This week, financial authorities allowed banks to cut their mortgage loan interest rates for some home buyers. China cuts borrowing rate again, seeking to revive housing sector 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Some home buyers miss the convenience and lifestyle of living downtown. Suburbs vs downtown: Toronto's mixed housing market may signal coming trend 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z More money on deposit will lower mortgage payments providing an “added layer of comfort to our first home buyers,” he said. Australia PM defends housing pitch as election campaign enters final week 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Mortgage rates continued to climb this week, adding more financial strain on hopeful home buyers as they wade into the competitive spring and summer markets. Mortgage rates edge up, adding hundreds to buyers’ monthly payments 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z For years, prospective home buyers have been doing just that, professing their adoration to property owners they do not personally know and spilling all sorts of details to win their dream home. Will that love letter help seal the deal — or add to housing discrimination? 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z The debt crisis has spilled over into the country’s vast property market, with new home sales and construction slumping as financing gets tougher and potential home buyers shy away, fearing some projects may be stalled. Chinese developer Sunac misses bond coupon payment as grace period ends-sources 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Despite the rising numbers, the trade group says market conditions were tough for Latinos, especially for first-time home buyers in areas with housing inventory and affordability challenges such as Arizona, Florida and Texas. Latino homeownership expanding at record pace 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z To qualify, you must be a first-time home buyer and have a household income of no more than 80% of the median income in your area, which is typically defined as low-income. Buying your first home? See if you qualify for a 0% interest down payment loan 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z High prices and multiple-offer situations have made it almost impossible for first-time home buyers to purchase property this spring, said Michael Isaacs, the chief executive of GO Mortgage in Columbus, Ohio. Mortgage rates edge up, adding hundreds to buyers’ monthly payments 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z In Los Angeles and Orange County, the number of home buyers who applied for a mortgage dropped 18 percent in February compared to the year before, Redfin research shows. Mortgage rates are rising, but the hot housing market is slow to cool 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z In April, banks in over 23 cities loosened limits on provident housing funds for certain home buyers. China's April new home prices see slower gains - private survey 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z Mortgage rates, for example, have already jumped above 5 percent from 3.2 percent at the start of the year, eating up new home buyers’ budgets. Wall Street Is Battered by Rising Fear About the Economy 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Housing demand also buoyed the finance and insurance industry, as home buyers rushed to lock in mortgages ahead of rate increases. Canada's economy likely grew by 5.6% in first quarter 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z What that means for home buyers and sellers is unclear. Mortgage rates edge up, adding hundreds to buyers’ monthly payments 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z South L.A. values as a whole still lag behind values in the rest of the county, posing an opportunity for home buyers priced out of other parts of L.A. South L.A. was promised a resurrection after 1992. The new boom could leave many behind 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z New-home sales have fallen for three months in a row, as rising interest rates deter would-be home buyers. Economy shrinks 1.4% in first 3 months of year, raising recession fear 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z In the meantime, many home buyers feel like their last hope is a stroke of luck. Why the Road Is Getting Even Rockier for First-Time Home Buyers 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z Pew said more research was needed to quantify how often home buyers succeeded in securing title to their homes when using nontraditional financing. Some Home Buyers Turn to Alternative Financing as Other Options Dwindle 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z In the 2022 National Association of Realtors Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report, first-time buyers made up 34 percent of all home buyers. Perspective | Advice for longtime house hunters who can’t pull the trigger on a purchase 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed down last month to the slowest pace in nearly two years as a swift rise in mortgage rates and record prices discouraged home buyers. Existing-home sales slackened in March 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z For a decade, rock bottom mortgage rates helped home buyers steadily bid up the cost of housing. Mortgage rates are rising. Will that slow our out-of-control housing market? 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Nationwide, large investment companies remain a small fraction of America’s home buyers. Why the Road Is Getting Even Rockier for First-Time Home Buyers 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z The double whammy of higher mortgage interest and extraordinarily high house prices will probably deter not just entry-level home buyers, but also people looking to move up from their first home, Shulman said. Should I worry about a recession? What Californians should know 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z More expensive building materials and higher mortgage rates are raising the cost of buying a house, making home purchasing less affordable, especially for lower-income groups and first-time home buyers. U.S. home builder sentiment hits seven-month low in April-NAHB 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Would-be home buyers are forced to rent when they are priced out of the housing market, and supply hasn’t kept up with demand for rentals. Report: Rental affordability declines nationwide 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Single buyers — including single female buyers who make up the second-largest share of home buyers — will have different options. Perspective | Buying a starter home in the D.C. area is hard but not impossible 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Gordon Plaza was sold as a dream for Black home buyers. Black, Latino communities have a higher level of oil drilling and pollution 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z Southern California home buyers talk about how they made it through — or around — the flurry of ever-higher bids. Should I worry about a recession? What Californians should know 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Competitors followed with more money and some different targets: Apple, which has pledged $2.5 billion, is purchasing mortgages for first-time home buyers in California. Amazon’s $2B housing push is mostly leaving out D.C. area’s poorest 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z It’s no longer just sky-high prices and slim inventory squeezing Seattle-area home buyers. Rising mortgage rates add to affordability squeeze for Seattle-area homebuyers 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z But it’s more important than ever for home buyers to keep an open mind and be flexible. Perspective | Buying a starter home in the D.C. area is hard but not impossible 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z This made it harder for home buyers of color to get mortgages; the corporation awarded A grades for solidly White areas and D’s for largely non-White areas that lenders were advised to shun. Black, Latino communities have a higher level of oil drilling and pollution 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z The budget also includes billions for new housing and measures to help Canadians trying to get into the market, including a new savings account and changes to the first-time home buyers tax credit. Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years to cool market 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z There are more would-be home buyers than there are homes to buy, and more would-be car buyers than available cars. The U.S. Economy Is Booming. So Why Are Economists Worrying About a Recession? 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Use The Times’ home-buying guide to smooth the path to your first Southern California home with step-by-step expert advice, tips from successful home buyers and more. Thinking about an adjustable-rate mortgage? Know the risks 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z However, an important caveat for home buyers to consider in their budget are condo fees, which can sometimes be hundreds of dollars a month. Perspective | Buying a starter home in the D.C. area is hard but not impossible 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Put the two trends together, and the prospective monthly mortgage payment for home buyers — combining principal and interest payments — is really taking off: Can Home Prices and Interest Rates Soar at the Same Time? 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z The rapid rise in the 30-year fixed rate average has been jarring to home buyers and homeowners looking to refinance. Mortgage rates hit highs not seen since December 2018 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z In remarks she delivered Thursday, Bowser discussed her own experience buying her first home two decades ago for $125,000 with the help of a nonprofit program for home buyers. Bowser announces $10 million effort to support D.C.’s Black homeowners 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z In plain English, the Fed was cautioning home buyers that it’s harder to predict the cost of an adjustable-rate mortgage than a plain vanilla fixed-rate mortgage. Thinking about an adjustable-rate mortgage? Know the risks 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z The reverse can also be true — home buyers who had ruled out the suburbs are also finding walkable communities with a wide variety of shopping, dining and amenities outside of the urban core. Perspective | Buying a starter home in the D.C. area is hard but not impossible 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z And then there’s a new and uncertain dynamic — the sudden rise of working from home, which has the potential to change what home buyers want and where they live. Can Home Prices and Interest Rates Soar at the Same Time? 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z People across demographic groups believed affordability to be a big problem, a concern shared by both renters and home buyers. Most Californians are concerned about being able to pay for housing, poll finds 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z "First home buyers can't afford houses. Interest rates are going up now because of inflation," he continued. Are you better off today than a year ago? Most Americans say no 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z One good thing for home buyers today is that some of the most complex and inscrutable loans either are no longer on the market or are less widely available. Thinking about an adjustable-rate mortgage? Know the risks 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z However, with record-low inventory at all price points, home buyers need to be ready to act quickly, having their financing lined up so they are in the best position to compete in this market. Perspective | Buying a starter home in the D.C. area is hard but not impossible 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z For would-be home buyers, “the alternative is both the rental option, as well as the option of where do you put your money?” said Arpit Gupta, a professor at N.Y.U.’s Stern School of Business. Can Home Prices and Interest Rates Soar at the Same Time? 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z Now it is struggling to pay down a mountain of debt worth more than $300 billion to creditors, leaving contractors with unpaid bills and as many as one million home buyers with unfinished apartments. China Evergrande says it will delay its financial report. 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z “Working with a trusted mortgage consultant ensures a home buyer is aware of any new options coming to the market or of any changes that could affect their ability to purchase a home,” Gasparek says. Planning to buy a home in the spring? Some new mortgage rules may affect your purchase. 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Inflation, especially in home prices and rents, keeps moving the bar higher for prospective home buyers and makes it difficult to save for the purchase. How to buy a home with gig income 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Selling before buying adds another layer of pressure for home buyers. Tips on making the simultaneous process of buying and selling homes less stressful 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Like many home buyers today, Layton considered both existing homes and new construction. Factors to consider when choosing between buying an existing house or a newly constructed one 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “The Fed’s rate-raising campaign will affect home buyers, homeowners and even home sellers, too,” Lewis said. Mortgage rates spike to highs not seen in nearly three years 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z She says they are indicative of what she is seeing in the growing number of younger home buyers impacting the city’s property market. High-end housing markets see influx of millennials 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Also speak to a loan officer about different loan programs for first-time home buyers that require a minimal down payment. How to buy a home with gig income 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The home buyer must also qualify to carry both mortgage payments during the overlap time. Tips on making the simultaneous process of buying and selling homes less stressful 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Paul Skeens, a mortgage lender in Waldorf, Md., says urgency among potential home buyers began picking up a couple of months ago once they realized the Fed was planning to raise rates. Four ways the Fed’s interest rate hike could affect you 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z "This move is bound to reduce home buyers' concerns," said Yan, adding it was also favourable for real estate companies. Conditions not right for China to expand property tax trial this year - Xinhua 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z “So that will translate into continued strong home buyer growth and make this demographic a likely sustaining force in the housing market.” High-end housing markets see influx of millennials 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Q: Any other comments about income from a second job for home buyers? How to buy a home with gig income 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The government has tried to revive demand by telling banks to lend more to home buyers, but economists say Beijing is moving cautiously to avoid igniting a rise in housing costs and debt. China seeks to calm markets with promise of economic support 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Many prospective home buyers find they need to increase their budgets or lower their standards just to have a chance at a winning bid. First-time U.S. home buyers feeling 'defeated' by high prices 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Dana Rice, a real estate agent at Compass, doesn’t think the downturn in the business district is affecting potential home buyers. Friendship Heights is home to artists and more 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z China’s huge construction industry is stalling as home buyers turn wary, with developers beginning to default on debts. China Outlines Plan to Stabilize Economy in Crucial Year for Xi 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z The figures suggest that home buyers are still struggling to get into a housing market marked by record prices and lean inventory. Hyundai, Kia sued by drivers over anti-lock brake system problem 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Authorities have since stepped in with a slew of measures to boost sales and sentiment, including requiring smaller down-payments for first-time home buyers and allowing commercial banks to lower mortgage rates. China vows to keep property market stable, meet demand this year 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z “They bought up properties, they raised rents, they cut services, they priced out family home buyers, and they forced renters out of their homes,” he said. Investors bought a record share of homes in 2021. See where. The largest share of home buyers are millennials ages 21 to 40, many of whom are first-time buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors. Rising Mortgage Rates Add to the Challenge of Buying a House 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z A recent survey by Redfin, the real estate brokerage, showed that home buyers moving to Spokane in 2021 had a budget 23 percent higher than what locals had. The Next Affordable City Is Already Too Expensive 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z And once the home buyers became delinquent on their loans, they were often cut off without any assistance. Lack of credit has been a huge obstacle to Black home buyers. Now some lenders are trying to fix that. 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Sager intended to sell to White people but instead found a ready market of Black home buyers. Kingman Park is growing, but its ‘small town’ values have remained 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Inflation, which has been hitting consumers hard in their everyday lives, is also causing pain for home buyers in the form of soaring mortgage rates. Mortgage rates soar to levels not seen in nearly three years 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Now, however, some home buyers may find ARMs attractive again, said Melissa Cohn, a regional vice president with William Raveis Mortgage who focuses on lending in the Northeast and Florida. Rising Mortgage Rates Add to the Challenge of Buying a House 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z The higher borrowing costs could weigh on would-be home buyers feeling pessimistic about the housing market. U.S. mortgage rates jump to two-year high, further squeezing buyers 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Officials are looking for ways to help first-time home buyers grapple with the soaring prices but limited supply of properties leaves them with few tools at their disposal. Property ladder too high for central Europe's first-time buyers 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z The share of first-time home buyers has dropped to its lowest level in eight years, according to the National Association of Realtors. Rents are up 40 percent in some cities, forcing millions to find another place to live 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z If you want to be a home buyer but can’t afford to buy a single-family house in your neighborhood of choice, get creative: Perspective | Five tips for home buyers in 2022 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z In 2021, the typical down payment for repeat home buyers was 17 percent of the purchase price, according to the National Association of Realtors. Rising Mortgage Rates Add to the Challenge of Buying a House 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z A racially diverse neighborhood about 10 minutes north of downtown, Seminole Heights has seen an influx of home buyers and commercial investment over the past decade, including new organic pet food stores and hipster breweries. As Florida home prices spike, middle-class residents wonder if they can afford to stay 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z More expensive building materials and higher mortgage rates could make housing less affordable, especially for lower-income groups and first-time home buyers. U.S. home builder sentiment ebbs in January-NAHB 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z “Fortunately, rising rates aren’t all bad news, as higher rates will likely mean fewer new home buyers and an overall less hypercompetitive housing market.” Experts predict what the 2022 housing market will bring 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z While this action has garnered little national attention, it has huge repercussions for home buyers. Tariffs on Canadian lumber are driving up home prices 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z “We believe negative publicity will erode the confidence of home buyers and investors,” Daiwa said. Shimao puts residential projects on sale as China property woes deepen 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Evergrande, the world’s most indebted developer, has tried for months to signal to home buyers, employees and investors that its $300 billion debt problem was under control. With Property Sales Plunging, China Evergrande Faces More Protests 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Some home buyers say they are still in the dark about their unfinished apartments. What Default? With Confetti and Fanfare, Evergrande Says It’s Ready to Build. 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z NAR’s profile of home buyers and sellers, an annual report now in its 40th year, found that about a third of buyers in 2021 purchased their homes for above the asking price. Experts predict what the 2022 housing market will bring 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Although a price spike of this magnitude adversely impacts all home buyers, it is much more difficult for buyers of entry-level homes with modest incomes to absorb. Tariffs on Canadian lumber are driving up home prices 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Despite historically low interest rates, many would-be home buyers have missed out due to a low supply of available homes that are seemingly getting more expensive by the day. Mortgage rates tick up but remain low in final days of 2021 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z In October, employees joined home buyers and Evergrande contractors in protesting in front of provincial government offices and company headquarters in southern China. With Property Sales Plunging, China Evergrande Faces More Protests 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Evergrande’s sudden rush of promises has created more questions than answers for the home buyers, suppliers, contractors and creditors who have yet to hear directly from the company. What Default? With Confetti and Fanfare, Evergrande Says It’s Ready to Build. 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z Most home buyers will opt for “Owners Coverage” title insurance, which covers their equity and gives them a significant discount on any future refinance lender policies on that property. How to save money on closing costs 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Also on Saturday, China’s central bank said it would safeguard the legal rights of home buyers. China Evergrande reports progress in resuming home deliveries 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Earlier on Saturday, China’s central bank said it will safeguard the legal rights of home buyers and better satisfy their reasonable living needs, vowing to promote healthy development of the country’s real estate market. China's top real estate regulator vows to tackle property delivery risks - Xinhua 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z But its enormous liabilities eventually scared off many home buyers, sending a chill throughout the property market. With Property Sales Plunging, China Evergrande Faces More Protests 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z But in some government complaint forums online, local officials have told home buyers that money in developers’ escrow accounts is missing. What Default? With Confetti and Fanfare, Evergrande Says It’s Ready to Build. 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z In the Senate, he was the architect of a popular tax credit for first-time home buyers that he said would help invigorate the struggling housing market. Johnny Isakson, former Georgia Republican U.S. senator, dies 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z The Post received second-place honors for the June 13, 2020, section which included several stories focused on how home buyers, builders and renters were adapting to dramatic changes spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. Washington Post Real Estate section, freelancer win awards in national journalism competition 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z These new corporate landlords present serious competition for aspiring home buyers like the Baltimores. This block used to be for first-time homebuyers. Then global investors bought in. 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Out of cash and out of time, Evergrande now owes more than a million apartments to home buyers who have already put money down. With Property Sales Plunging, China Evergrande Faces More Protests 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z With Evergrande under the guidance of government officials, some home buyers and investors are likely to feel more hopeful. What Default? With Confetti and Fanfare, Evergrande Says It’s Ready to Build. 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z Even with rock-bottom interest rates, many would-be home buyers have been left empty-handed due to a limited supply and home prices around 20% higher than a year ago. Mortgage rates up slightly this week to a still-low 3.12% 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z If you recently became a first time home buyer — or are planning to buy a home for the first time — The Times would like to hear from you. What $600,000 buys in 6 L.A. County communities 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The market has long catered to home buyers attracted to that town, which is between Louisville and Nashville, where “you can get a lot of bang for the buck,” Ms. Graves said. A Refugee Crisis Runs Into a Housing Crisis 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z They also pledged to promote the healthy development of the property market and better meet the reasonable demand of home buyers. 'Under pressure': China property market hit by more headwinds 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z In September, Evergrande employees joined worried home buyers in protesting outside company offices around China. What Default? With Confetti and Fanfare, Evergrande Says It’s Ready to Build. 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z Extra storage and extra seating are two elements that often top the wish lists for home buyers and homeowners. Looking to add storage and style to your kitchen? Try a banquette. 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z “Our home buyers are drawn to the generous size of the home sites in the community,” Anderson said. Sales at Md.’s Linden Grove in the home stretch 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Better.com, which is backed by SoftBank, is a mortgage lender for home buyers seeking rates, loans and other resources, and is licensed to underwrite mortgages in 47 states and Washington, D.C. The Better.com C.E.O. says he’s ‘deeply sorry’ for firing workers over Zoom. 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The Chinese authorities have made clear that social stability is crucial, indicating that they may put priority on the home buyers, suppliers and contractors still awaiting payment from Evergrande. As China Evergrande Teeters, Beijing Steps In 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z For many first-time home buyers, prices have climbed beyond their reach and a supply shortage of housing units has only aggravated their woes. Red-hot Canadian property market to lose some steam in 2022: Reuters poll 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z A lack of new supply, which has squeezed many new home buyers out of the market, will also remain a major challenge next year. Rise in U.S. house prices to halve next year, affordability to worsen - Reuters poll 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Authorities have recently made financing tweaks to help home buyers and widened fund-raising channels for some developers. China frees up $188 billion for banks in second reserve ratio cut this year 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z In high-cost housing markets such as Washington, home buyers often struggle to stay below the national limit. Mortgage rates hold steady despite volatility in financial markets and new covid concerns 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z The smart home buyer will also budget additional funds for the unexpected costs that inevitably follow almost every real estate purchase. Perspective | How an impulse home buy now could hurt your credit later 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Many home buyers lack professional expertise to know whether a crack along the floor or a sinking porch is serious or not. 8 signs that the home you’re buying has foundation problems 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Frenzied growth in prices has pushed many would-be home buyers out of the market , but well-off buyers are still shopping. Seattle-area home price growth starts to level off, still No. 7 in the nation 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Realtors and pet owners agree that prospective home buyers and renters should do their homework and know their pets. Pets are increasingly influencing their owners’ housing decisions 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Central bank Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry told would-be home buyers on Tuesday to consider if it is a "good time to buy or not," pointing to market frothiness in certain cities and renewed investor activity. Up, up, up: Canada house prices poised to surge again despite central bank warning 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z "Potential home buyers will continue to find it challenging to find a home that meets their budget." U.S. home sales climb to nine-month high; housing shortage persists 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z For home buyers, the results of a professional foundation inspection should be a key component of the buying process. 8 signs that the home you’re buying has foundation problems 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z China will stand firm on policies to curb excess borrowing by property developers even as it makes financial tweaks to help home buyers and meet reasonable demand, bankers told Reuters previously. Some Chinese banks told to issue more loans for property projects - sources 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z In 2021, nearly three-quarters of home buyers reported having at least one pet, up 9 percentage points from the previous year, according to a Zillow housing trends report. Pets are increasingly influencing their owners’ housing decisions 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z With so much available space for so few people, there’s scant incentive for private developers or home buyers to take bets on ailing communities. How the Real Estate Boom Left Black Neighborhoods Behind 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z California maintains its reign as the most expensive state in the U.S. for home buyers, with 89 of the nation’s 127 priciest ZIP Codes, a new study finds. 'It's still not easy': SoCal home prices rise 14% as buying frenzy cools slightly 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z The statistics should come as no surprise to Southern California home buyers, who saw median price records shattered over and over in the last year. California holds 70% of the country’s priciest ZIP Codes for home buyers 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Instead, they encourage first-time home buyers to start as early as possible with whatever they can afford, typically small or farther-out homes chosen primarily for their investment potential. Will Real Estate Ever Be Normal Again? 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z These days, however, so many migrants are arriving from across Canada — mostly young professionals from big cities like Toronto — that some local developers have a three-year waiting list for home buyers. Urbanites Flock to Atlantic Canada as Pandemic Blunts Cities’ Appeal 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z When it comes to housing, only Vancouver, B.C., is worse for home buyers, according to a new study from Oxford Economics, an economic forecasting company in England. Boise is now the least affordable housing market in U.S., study says 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z Even without the benefit of a second earner, single mothers — those who have never married — have made up a growing share of home buyers over the past three decades. Dream of Buying a Home Gets Harder for Single Mothers 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z "Now, we are trying to correct over-tightening. We should ensure normal start and completion of projects, otherwise there could be impact on home buyers and suppliers." Analysis: China property financing tweaks fall short of investor expectations 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z More than a million home buyers are waiting for unfinished apartments, and the company may owe money to just as many construction workers and painters, landscapers and employees. As China’s Property Crisis Spreads, Beijing Says There’s Nothing to See 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z For would-be home buyers, the selection of homes is more limited than this time of year before the pandemic. What Seattle-area homebuyers will face this fall: ‘You might want to warm up’ 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z There are strategies new home buyers can use to identify whether the house they’re looking at was flipped and, if so, whether the work was done by quality contractors. What you need to know before buying a flipped home 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z She was looking into programs for first-time home buyers when her plans were upended: She lost her full-time job last November, and the social-media gig ended in January. Dream of Buying a Home Gets Harder for Single Mothers 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z "But there's always leeway for lenders to adjust for themselves to reflect the latest guidance of 'meeting the normal financing needs' of both home buyers and developers." Analysis: China property financing tweaks fall short of investor expectations 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z The city also offered $10,000 deferred payment loans to prospective home buyers. These Chicago residents are trying to revitalize their neighborhood without gentrification 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Seattle’s housing market may feel red hot, but try telling that to home buyers in Phoenix, San Diego, Tampa and Dallas. Here’s one more sign of cooling in Seattle’s hot housing market 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z However, this process should begin before a home buyer even looks at their first house. What you need to know before buying a flipped home 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z Buyers between 22 and 40, the report says — a combined group defined as “younger millennials” and “older millennials” — make up the largest single group of home buyers, at 37 percent. For this millennial first-time buyer, the pandemic helped put homeownership in financial reach 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z In early September, China's banking watchdog said banks should offer financial support for home buyers with "rigid" demand, referring to those recently married or seeking low-cost housing. Analysis: China property financing tweaks fall short of investor expectations 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z The organizers also wanted to help people avoid falling prey to predatory lenders, which targeted Black and Hispanic home buyers in the lead up to the Great Recession. These Chicago residents are trying to revitalize their neighborhood without gentrification 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z “Familiarize yourself with all the programs. There’s a lot of ways for prospective first-time home buyers to finance a property.” How to get a low down payment mortgage 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z “Rising uncertainty among prospective home buyers will hurt sales in the near-term,” Fitch said. China’s Evergrande dodges default, for now, with 11th-hour payment 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z As Evergrande has struggled to sell its properties, many of the nation’s home buyers have been put off from buying property. China Evergrande makes a payment before a default deadline, state media says. 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z But home buyers need to be Australian citizens or permanent residents to qualify for the grant. Australian town overwhelmed by response to free land offer 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Illinois agreed to kick in $10 million for home buyer subsidies. These Chicago residents are trying to revitalize their neighborhood without gentrification 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z “Familiarize yourself with all the programs. There’s a lot of ways for prospective first-time home buyers to finance a property.” How to get a low down payment mortgage 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z The termination comes as Evergrande is scrounging for assets to sell to help pay angry home buyers, contractors, employees and creditors. Evergrande ends its effort to sell a $2.6 billion stake in its property management unit. 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z As China Evergrande Group teeters on the edge of collapse, videos of protesting home buyers have flooded social media. As Evergrande Teeters, Chinese Media Walks a Fine Line 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z The southeastern city of Xiamen further tightened its property curbs on top of existing measures, prohibiting first-time home buyers from reselling their properties for five years. China's new home prices stall amid crackdown on speculation 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Now, real estate — in particular, the debt that developers and home buyers amassed — is a major threat to growth. China’s Economy Continues to Slow, Rattled by Real Estate and Energy 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z For the MMP, home buyers need to be at or below certain household income limits, which vary by location and household size. How to get a low down payment mortgage 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Authorities will give the highest priority to the protection of consumers and home buyers, while respecting the rights of creditors and shareholders, he said. China faces challenges from 'mismanagement' at certain firms, says PBOC head 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z The fervor was so intense that Evergrande issued a statement blaming “sustained negative media coverage” for exacerbating its financial problems by driving away home buyers. As Evergrande Teeters, Chinese Media Walks a Fine Line 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Those loans, which often require smaller down payments and lower credit scores, are disproportionately used by low-income borrowers, first-time home buyers and minorities. Vulnerable U.S. homeowners face uncertainty as mortgage forbearance ends 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z The worry is that developers may dump large numbers of unsold apartments on the market, keeping home buyers away as they watch to see how far prices may fall. China’s Economy Continues to Slow, Rattled by Real Estate and Energy 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Virginia Housing assists with homeownership, for example, through its Virginia Housing Loan Combo, which includes a down payment grant, a federal tax credit and a free home buyer class. How to get a low down payment mortgage 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Banks also could be given more leeway to lend to genuine home buyers as opposed to speculators, and healthier developers could get more support, analysts said. Analysis-China likely to keep property curbs despite slowdown, may soften tactics 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z And as its cranes and hammers stop in cities across the country, some 1.6 million home buyers remain in limbo waiting for their apartments. In China, Home Buyers Who Went All In Say They Want Out 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z FHA loans, for example, were used by 37% of minority home buyers in 2019, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Vulnerable U.S. homeowners face uncertainty as mortgage forbearance ends 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z But the authorities also need to make sure that suppliers, builders, home buyers and other groups are not badly burned financially. China’s Economy Continues to Slow, Rattled by Real Estate and Energy 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z The home buyers he worked for during the recession thought this made him a good candidate for house calls — in case anyone got mad, which of course people often did. Where the Suburbs End 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z The coating was sold to home buyers as an acoustic benefit: By adding a lot of different angles for sound to bounce off, it helped deaden noise. How to remove popcorn ceilings, and when you should call a professional 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z The dramatic headlines focused on property in China are likely to keep home buyers away for longer than just a month or two. In China, Home Buyers Who Went All In Say They Want Out 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z Evergrande’s crisis has triggered anger among unpaid suppliers, home buyers who purchased apartments years in advance and employees, some of whom have demonstrated at its offices. The End of a ‘Gilded Age’: China Is Bringing Business to Heel 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z The Federal Housing Administration could expand access to small-dollar mortgages, providing a way for first-time home buyers to purchase low-cost homes still available in many parts of the country, both urban and rural. Opinion | ‘The Moratorium Saved Us. It Really Did.’ 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z On Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will incorporate climate risk into the cost of flood insurance for the first time, dramatically increasing the price for some new home buyers. The price of living near the shore is already high. It’s about to go through the roof. 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z “We believe they are prioritizing home buyers and ensuring the products get delivered,” Mr. Cheng said. Evergrande sells a $1.5 billion stake in a bank to help settle debts. 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Another home buyer, in Meishan in Sichuan Province, used the forum to plead with officials, “Please uphold justice for your people!” In China, Home Buyers Who Went All In Say They Want Out 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z Thousands of home buyers paid upfront for apartments they fear will never be finished. China’s ‘controlled demolition’ plan for Evergrande marks the end of its housing boom 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Evergrande lured new home buyers by selling them on more than just the tiny apartment they would get in a huge complex with dozens of identical towers. China and Evergrande Ascended Together. Now One Is About to Fall. 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Some notices warn officials to monitor aggrieved home buyers, unpaid contractors and even laid-off real estate salespeople. How China Plans to Avert an Evergrande Financial Crisis 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z “Prospective home buyers were more active in the final weeks of summer, encouraged by the modest increases in housing supply,” said Bob Broeksmit, MBA president and CEO. Mortgage rates show little change again this week 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Every individual home buyer needs to determine when it’s the right time to purchase a property based on their financial situation and lifestyle. Study: Fall is when home buyers can find the best deals 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z Future home buyers “may not qualify for as high a loan,” she said. The Cost of Insuring Expensive Waterfront Homes Is About to Skyrocket 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Employees, contractors and home buyers have held protests to demand their money. China and Evergrande Ascended Together. Now One Is About to Fall. 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Censorship of the press and social media makes it hard for the general public to know about the extent of Evergrande’s troubles and for Evergrande home buyers and investors to organize. How China Plans to Avert an Evergrande Financial Crisis 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Protests by disgruntled suppliers, home buyers and investors last week illustrated discontent that could spiral in the event a default sparks crises at other developers. Analysis-For Xi and China Evergrande, a delicate balancing act 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Local governments have been tasked with preventing unrest and mitigating the ripple effect on home buyers and the broader economy, the officials said, according to the report. China preparing for Evergrande's downfall - WSJ 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z The regulators’ priority will be to ensure that home buyers and suppliers are not left empty-handed; creditors will be a secondary concern, analysts argue. China’s Evergrande veers toward default — and a $300 billion global shock 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z If they don’t, as many as 1.6 million home buyers waiting for unfinished apartments and hundreds of small businesses, creditors and banks may lose their money. China and Evergrande Ascended Together. Now One Is About to Fall. 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Yet that approach carries risks, especially if a disorderly collapse upsets China’s legions of home buyers or unnerves potential investors in the property market. How China Plans to Avert an Evergrande Financial Crisis 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Regulators could step in and force state-run banks to give the company the money it needs to pay all of its suppliers, construction workers, home buyers and employees. Evergrande Crisis Shows Cracks in China’s Property Market 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z "We think it is difficult for Evergrande to meet its liabilities. Project delivery will be the most important from social stability point of view, hence home buyers and suppliers are the most important stakeholders." Factbox: What analysts have to say about Evergrande as default risks rise 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Investors are waiting to see what Chinese regulators might do, but analysts say they appear to be focused on protecting home buyers by ensuring apartments already paid for are completed. EXPLAINER: Chinese builder’s debt struggle rattles investors 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Real estate agents say some home buyers have called it quits after engaging in bidding wars they never could win. The crazy SoCal housing market is cooling. But don't expect a bargain 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z After the protests in Jingdezhen, a social media page operated by a nearby county government carried warnings that the home buyers could be arrested for demonstrating. How China Plans to Avert an Evergrande Financial Crisis 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Angry home buyers are waiting on as many as 1.6 million apartments to be completed. Evergrande Crisis Shows Cracks in China’s Property Market 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Now, hundreds of employees have joined panicked home buyers in demanding their money back from Evergrande, gathering outside the company’s offices across China to protest last week. Evergrande Gave Workers a Choice: Loan Us Cash or Lose Your Bonus 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z “You have to stay optimistic and strong to be a home buyer today,” Kim said. How you can prevent buyer’s remorse 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z To give first-time home buyers a sense of the costs involved in owning a $400,000 home, we asked Realtor.com to calculate how much an owner would pay monthly. What homes you can buy for $400,000 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z This month, for example, hundreds of home buyers in Jingdezhen, a ceramics-making city in southern China, organized protests over fears that Evergrande would collapse before it finished handing over legal ownership of their apartments. How China Plans to Avert an Evergrande Financial Crisis 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Many home buyers express a preference for a move-in ready home. A guide to finance options for buying and renovating a fixer-upper 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z It owes unfinished apartments to home buyers and has racked up more than $300 billion in unpaid bills. Evergrande Gave Workers a Choice: Loan Us Cash or Lose Your Bonus 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z Evergrande has been hit with a barrage of negative attention from panicked home buyers and experts warning of an impending default in recent weeks. A Chinese Property Giant Warns of ‘Tremendous’ Financial Pressure 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z First-time home buyers may have saved a lot or a little. What homes you can buy for $400,000 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z In recent years, it has faced lawsuits from home buyers who are still waiting for the completion of apartments they partially paid for. Why China’s Economy Is Threatened by a Property Giant’s Debt Problems 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z It will offer financial counseling for first time home buyers and anyone seeking a home away from the affected area. Black people are about to be swept aside for a South Carolina freeway — again It accused the news media of triggering a panic among home buyers with negative coverage. Evergrande Gave Workers a Choice: Loan Us Cash or Lose Your Bonus 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z It means that home buyers will have to pay stamp duty on all purchases above £125,000. Stamp duty holiday: How much do I have to pay now? 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Rent is one of the biggest expenses for first-time home buyers, but because it’s not typically reported to credit bureaus, renters don’t get anything positive from paying their rent timely each month. Fannie Mae to include rent payments in mortgage applicants’ credit history review 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Panic from investors and home buyers could spill over into the property market and hit prices, affecting household wealth and confidence. Why China’s Economy Is Threatened by a Property Giant’s Debt Problems 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z To see such an obvious abuse by shoddy developers and the resulting blowback, “I’m going to keep renting,” was dispiriting beyond words, particularly for the first-generational home buyers profiled. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Abysmal coverage of the Paralympic Games 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z The angry protests led by home buyers — and now the company’s own employees — may change that calculus. Evergrande Gave Workers a Choice: Loan Us Cash or Lose Your Bonus 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z Wildfire hazard disclosures would also tip off a potential home buyer to a home’s wildfire risks. Worried about wildfires? Here's how to determine your home's risk level 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Tellingly, Realtor.com relies on First Street, not FEMA, when explaining flood risk to potential home buyers. Opinion | Good flood maps can save lives. Too bad ours are dangerously outdated. 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z "The surge in home prices has wiped away the gains in affordability brought on by lower interest rates, causing many would-be home buyers to put off buying," said Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo. Housing affordability to worsen near-term, even as prices cool off 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z It's becoming increasingly clear now, analysts said, that Beijing needs to safeguard suppliers and their employees, in addition to home buyers, to ensure social stability, and policymakers may prioritise them over creditors. Analysis: Evergrande to speed up asset sales as hopes swirl about gov't lifeline 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z In the southern city of Shenzhen, home buyers and employees crowded into the lobby of Evergrande’s headquarters last week and shouted for their money back. Evergrande Gave Workers a Choice: Loan Us Cash or Lose Your Bonus 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z White defended the home buyer program, saying one bad incident should not condemn the effort as a whole. They found dream homes through D.C.'s first-time homeowners program. Now they have to evacuate. 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z We always recommend that home buyers obtain an owner’s title insurance policy when they buy a home. Perspective | It may seem like an unnecessary cost. But title insurance is important, and here’s why. 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z It’s becoming increasingly clear now, analysts said, that Beijing needs to safeguard suppliers and their employees, in addition to home buyers, to ensure social stability, and policymakers may prioritise them over creditors. Analysis-Evergrande to speed up asset sales as hopes swirl about gov't lifeline 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo have previously settled claims for charging Black and Latino home buyers higher rates than White borrowers with similar financial profiles. Big business pledged nearly $50 billion for racial justice after George Floyd’s death. Where did the money go? “There is no limit to how many tchotchke things you can own,” said Annie Auchincloss, the home buyer for the MoMA Design Store in Manhattan. Another pandemic winner: Tchotchkes 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Many first-time home buyers cite saving for a down payment and closing costs as the biggest challenges they face when making the move from renter to owner. Two new ways to save for a home purchase 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z But if anything forces a reckoning for Evergrande, a vast real estate empire in China, it might be the nervousness of ordinary home buyers like Chen Cheng. Evergrande Went From China’s Biggest Developer to One of Its Worst Debtors 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z Policymakers also are concerned about the impact on home buyers who may have already put money down on apartments or arranged mortgages. Analysis-Evergrande to speed up asset sales as hopes swirl about gov't lifeline 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z In the second quarter alone, investors — rather than traditional home buyers — dropped a record $48.5 billion to acquire 67,943 homes, the highest quarterly figure on record, according to a recent Redfin report. With tenants who won’t pay or leave, small landlords face struggles of their own 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z “Although lower mortgage rates are giving prospective home buyers more purchasing power, low inventory and affordability challenges continue to prevent sales activity from being much higher.” Mortgage rates continue to slump amid delta variant concerns 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Even with a smaller down payment requirement, home buyers need some cash to pay for closing costs to complete their transaction. Two new ways to save for a home purchase 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z “This is putting upward pressure on home prices and sidelining many prospective home buyers even as demand remains strong in a low-inventory environment.” U.S. homebuilder confidence falls to 11-month low in July 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z He also cited a survey indicating that nearly 8 in 10 American home buyers believe 5G service increases a home’s value. Perspective | The ugly side of 5G: New cell towers spoil the scenery and crowd people’s homes 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z Ask nearly any prospective home buyer in the spring or summer of 2021 about their biggest challenge and you’ll likely hear a tale of woe about the dearth of homes on the market. ‘Competition is getting nasty’: Rise in private home listings benefits brokerages, hurts buyers (and sellers) 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z In a county where home buyers can find properties for $25,000 and the top shopping destination is the Dollar Store, residents said their stimulus checks were put to good use. The stimulus helped these Trump voters pay rent and bills. But they blame it for a range of economic ills. 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z Seattle-area home buyers looking for signs of hope in the scorching housing market are getting a mixed reading. Seattle-area home shoppers find some signs of hope—but prices are climbing at a daunting pace 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Only California and Oregon require wildfire risk to be disclosed to new home buyers, and no state has laws mandating fire-safe upgrades to existing structures. Underpaid firefighters, overstretched budgets: The U.S. isn’t prepared for fires fueled by climate change 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z Many of the reports that Sam sees in his practice are quite detailed and are helpful to home buyers. Perspective | Why do buyers expect sellers to fix minor issues (and more) in a home inspection report? 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z Lumber prices fell over the past month as some potential home buyers recoiled from soaring home prices and seasonal forces took hold. Fed chair looks in unlikely place for clues on economy’s future: Lumber 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z The median home sales price hit a record $667,000 last month, but there are signs of a slowdown: One index of national home buyer demand is down 14% from an April peak. What $500,000 buys in five L.A. communities 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z The number of U.S. homes for sale climbed 6.7 percent in early June from the same weekly period in May, according to Haus, an investment platform for home buyers. More home sellers finally emerge, a move toward easing a housing market shortage 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z “We are first-time home buyers, and this checks all the boxes,” Smith said. ‘This checks all the boxes’: Roomy townhouses in North Bethesda 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z And, yet, home buyers often request that the seller fix all of the items in the report or provide a cash credit for the home’s deficiencies. Perspective | Why do buyers expect sellers to fix minor issues (and more) in a home inspection report? 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Jepsen, chief executive of a company called Passion Plans, which connects home buyers with architects and designers, said that his kids were in need of entertainment. Slip (and Slide) Onto a Water Toy in Your Backyard 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z For home buyers and homeowners throughout the country, the decision to install solar panels on a new or existing home is often based on a financial calculation. Solar panel use heats up as installation costs fall 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z It should also vacate the groundless tariffs being levied on top of spiraling Canadian lumber prices that are punishing U.S. home builders and home buyers. Opinion | Trump’s reckless tariffs remain intact. Biden’s failure to reverse them has real consequences. 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Most home buyers and sellers require some additional assistance to get through the closing. Perspective | Are real estate attorneys really essential in residential closings? 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z First-time home buyers are often the most insistent that inspection report items get fixed, perhaps because it’s taking every last cent for them to be able to buy homes at today’s higher prices. Perspective | Why do buyers expect sellers to fix minor issues (and more) in a home inspection report? 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z “However, first-time and first-generation home buyers are particularly at risk for losing a purchase due to cost hikes associated with increasingly scarce material availability.” U.S. homebuilder confidence steady in May, survey shows 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z As condo buyers search for deals, weary single-family home buyers may finally see some signs of hope, too. Some relief for Seattle-area homebuyers, as more houses are listed and condo buyers find plenty to choose from 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z |
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