WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased more than expected in May and business activity contracted moderately this month, suggesting the economy…
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U.S. mortgage applications rise for sixth straight week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. applications for home mortgages jumped last week, in a sixth straight weekly increase, suggesting the housing market could lead the economy’s…
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U.S. existing home sales post largest decline in nearly 10 years
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. home sales logged their biggest drop in nearly 10 years in April as the novel coronavirus pandemic upended the labor market…
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U.S. housing finance regulator unveils new capital framework for Fannie, Freddie
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. regulator charged with overseeing housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac unveiled Thursday a proposed rewrite of rules boosting how…
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US housing starts drop more than expected
DPM Heng to deliver ministerial statement on Covid-19 support measures on May 26 SINGAPORE – Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat will deliver a ministerial…
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U.S. new home sales tumble in March
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes dropped by the most in more than 6-1/2 years in March and further declines are likely…
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Labour challenge Chancellor to make up £27 billion social housing cash shortfall
Labour has challenged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to make up a £27 billion shortfall in social housing funding in Wendesday's budget. If the Tories had maintained…
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U.S. pending home sales unexpectedly fall in December
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly dropped in December as low mortgage rates were offset by a shortage of properties…
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U.S. existing home sales fall more than expected in November
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. home sales dropped more than expected in November due to an ongoing shortage of properties for sale, despite the sector receiving…
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Jeremy Corbyn pledges to make 27 million homes greener to cut winter deaths
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is planning the biggest programme of home improvement since the post-war housing boom. It would see all 27 million homes in…
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Argentines struggle with housing crisis as presidential vote looms
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Silvia Gauna is struggling to make the rent on the one-room Buenos Aires apartment she shares with her teenage daughter. High…
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Trump Moves to Send Mortgage Giants Back to Private Sector
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled a long-awaited plan to end federal control of two mortgage giants that had been bailed out by…
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U.S. Treasury expected to unveil Fannie, Freddie plan in coming days: analysts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s blueprint for reforming the U.S. housing system is expected to be unveiled in the coming days, according to Washington…
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Thousands of renters owed one-off payment of £117 – see if you’re one of them
Thousands of tenants who moved into their property before June this year could be due refunds of more than £117 thanks to new rules on…
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