Retirees are flocking to these 3 states — and fleeing these 3 states in droves
New Mexico has the top honor of being the number one retirement destination, according to a study from United Van Lines. Here's what you should k…
Mortgage purchase applications hit highest level in 9 years
Two weeks of rising rates are taking their toll on homeowners hoping to refinance, but homebuyers are not pulling back.
Rally in FAANG stocks are a 'head fake,' says investor
Tony Scherrer of Smead Capital Management says investors should sell FAANG stocks and buy "disregarded" stocks such as banks or home builder…
Homebuilder sentiment inches higher, but affordability is still a problem
Builder confidence rose 1 point to 63 in April on the monthly National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
General Electric agrees to pay $1.5 billion civil penalty
CNBC's Dom Chu reports on the settlement reached between General Electric and the Department of Justice. General Electric agreed to pay a $1.5 bi…
Mortgage demand is up quite a bit: Quicken Loans founder
Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Quicken Loans, and Jay Farner, CEO of Quicken Loans, joins CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss the stat…
People are refinancing their mortgages, says Quicken Loans chairman
Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Quicken Loans and owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the mort…
California plan aims to slash state's child poverty rate in half by 2039
A bill pending in the California Legislature sets an ambitious goal of cutting the state's child poverty rate in half by 2039 and also eliminatin…
Rent vs buy is a matter of financial AND emotional decisions
Unless you are flush with cash, you need to be thorough in your analysis when deciding to rent or buy a home. Diana Olick explains.
China developer Soho wins 'feng shui' lawsuit against blog who claimed its property was unlucky
A Chinese court ruled that a blog operator must apologize and pay nearly $30,000 to real estate developer Soho China for reputational damage.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet CEO: We'll open 950 stores — 'Brick and mortar isn't dead'
The discount retailer plans to soon expand to 25 states, while its store count currently stands at 318 with four more in the pipeline, Ollie's CE…
It would cost $12.7 billion to end homelessness in the San Francisco Bay region, a new report says
The estimated cost to end homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area is $12.7 billion and additional billions annually to fund ongoing services to the…
3 ways to invest in real estate when you don't have loads of cash
Diana Olick explains how even if you aren't ready to buy your forever home, you can still invest in real estate to help your bottom line.
1 in 5 homeowners is making this costly mistake — and it could ruin their finances
Own a home? Set that dream remodeling a job aside for a moment and ask yourself whether you can cover the out-of-pocket cost of a surprise home repair…
Senate Dems attack Trump tax cuts with proposal to expand credits for children and poor families
The plan doesn't include tax increases on the wealthy or corporations — measures embraced by several Democratic presidential candidates.
Mortgage refinance boom goes bust as rates shift higher
A turnaround in interest rates turned borrowers back on their heels last week, deflating a quick boom in refinance demand.
Zillow's home-flipping plan too risky even with new CEO: Cramer
"I liked the old Zillow, even if it was slowing down a bit, as it was a lot less risky. I'm not yet sold on the new Zillow, even with a much…
Cramer: Zillow's home-flipping plan is too risky even with a new CEO
"I liked the old Zillow, even if it was slowing down a bit, as it was a lot less risky. I'm not yet sold on the new Zillow, even with a much…
Cramer: Zillow's home-flipping plan is too risky even with a new CEO
"I liked the old Zillow, even if it was slowing down a bit, as it was a lot less risky. I'm not yet sold on the new Zillow, even with a much…
Use money "parties" to take control of your finances
Money coach, Ashley Feinstein Gerstley breaks down her four tools to take control of your finances as a couple.
Climate change will crush real estate values for investors who don't prepare, new report says
"Risks such as sea-level rise and heat stress will increasingly highlight the vulnerability not only of individual assets and locations, but of e…
These 40 cities may see housing prices decline, survey says
Some urban areas are already underwater when it comes to foreclosure and delinquency rates. And that could hurt your home's value.
Home sellers are suddenly much more optimistic — and you can thank lower mortgage rates
Lower mortgage rates are likely behind a surge in positive housing sentiment, which could help rev up what started as a sluggish spring season.
Here's how investing in home equity works
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on how investors are putting money into home equity.
We don't need Fannie or Freddie for a fixed mortgage rate, says expert
President Trump released a memorandum last week on finance reform. Peter Wallison, AEI fellow, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss how the memor…
Need cash? Now you can sell the equity in your home to investors
There is a new way to take cash out of your home with no monthly payments and no interest. It's not a loan. It's not a mortgage. It is a con…
This start-up wants to help teachers buy their own homes
America's teachers are under financial pressure with student loan debt and low salaries, but one start-up is attempting to help our educators gen…
Home prices hit record, as higher-end listings dominate spring market
If you're shopping for a cheap home this spring, good luck. The median value of homes listed for sale in March hit a record $300,000, according t…
Weekly mortgage refinances spike 39% after huge rate drop
The biggest one-week rate drop in a decade unleashed a run on refinances, although it did not especially spur spring buyers.
