Real Estate
Man sentenced in $31 million mortgage scam conspiracy case
A California man convicted of conspiring to cheat more than 30,000 Americans out of $31 million has been sentenced in New York City to 16 years in prison
US average 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 3.50 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week, with the benchmark 30-year loan reaching its highest level since June. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the average for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped to 3.50 percent from 3.44 percent last week.
US average 30-year mortgage rate declines to 3.44 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged lower this week. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the average for the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined to 3.44 percent from 3.46 percent last week.
US average 30-year mortgage rate rises to 3.46 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week amid expectations in financial markets that an increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve may be on the horizon
Israel approves plans for new homes in West Bank settlements
Israel approves hundreds of housing units West Bank settlements, drawing swift condemnation from White House
Pending US home sales strengthened in July
More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in July, evidence of solid demand despite lack of inventory
US home prices rise in June at slowest pace in 10 months
U.S. home prices rose modestly in June, pushed up by strong sales and a limited supply of available properties
Average US 30-year mortgage rate unchanged at 3.43 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates didn't budge this week, remaining at historically low levels to lure prospective home buyers
The hidden risk to the economy in corporate balance sheets
America has a debt problem, and the big borrower this time may surprise you: Corporate America
US home sales fell in July amid inventory shortage
US sales of existing homes down 3.2 percent in July amid fewer listings, higher prices