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- Manhattan’s average monthly rent tops $5,000 again
  In Manhattan, the average rent topped $5,000 for the second straight month in July, increasing 1.1% to $5,113 from $5,058 in June.
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Mortgage rates edge higher this week
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 5.54% from 5.51% the week prior, according to Freddie Mac.
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It’s getting expensive to tap record home equity
Rising rates has made it more unattractive for homeowners to unlock their housing wealth.
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7 Florida cities where home prices are skyrocketing
Florida's population has boomed over the past decade, with nearly 3 million people moving to the Sunshine State from 2010 to 2020, according to moveBuddha. And as people flock …
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Housing prices: ‘We’re in for a little bit more pain'
The rapid climb in mortgage rates finally paused this week, but elevated borrowing costs continue to stifle price-rattled buyers.
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Home sellers are realizing it's no longer their housing market
An estimated 6.1% of homes for sale during the four weeks leading to June 19.
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Housing: Priced-out homebuyers now face sky-high rents
Price-strapped homebuyers sidelined by bidding wars, surging mortgage rates, and mounting inflation are facing yet another housing hurdle: sky-high rent.
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Economist: Home prices have reached a 'tipping point'
Higher mortgage rates are finally carving out early signs of a cooling housing market.
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Rents nationwide 'increase at record-level rates'
The median monthly rent in May hit $1,849, a 26.6% increase since 2019 before the pandemic.
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Home prices surged to another record high in April
U.S. home prices climbed to another record high in April as inflation continued to run hot across the economy and hit the housing and rental markets particularly hard.
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Mortgage rates rise again, near 6%
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 5.81% this week from 5.78% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
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7 places giving away land or money to move there
There are destinations around the country and world that want your company so badly that they'll give you land, a home and/or big piles of cash to make you a member of their co…
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Suze Orman's advice on buying real estate right now: 'The tables have turned'
Personal finance expert Suze Orman joins "Influencers with Andy Serwer" to discuss the U.S. housing market.
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20 Big Cities Where You Can Find Rent for Under $1,200
With inflation continuing to tighten its vice grip on people's wallets, more and more people are looking for ways to shore up their budgets. And while moving isn't always easy,…
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Mortgage activity hits 22-year low
A closely watched gauge of mortgage application activity slid to a more than two-decade low last week, as elevated home prices and rising interest rates dragged further on purc…
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Good news for home buyers as housing market shifts
There are signs that point to more favorable negotiating conditions for home buyers in the months ahead, experts say.
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8 DIY home improvements that add value
If you're looking to sell your home at some point down the line, it's worth the time, money and effort to tackle certain home renovations that provide high ROIs.
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Housing expert: Buyers need $30,000 more in income to afford a home today
The median existing-home price rose to $391,200 in April, up from $340,700 in April 2021.
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6 steps couples should take before buying a house
Married couples may be able to afford more with two incomes, but they may also have extra complications if one spouse brings a lot of debt or has a bad credit record.
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Mortgage rates drop for second straight week
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage slid to 5.10%, down from 5.25% last week, according to Freddie Mac.

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