Housing Market News

58 Percent of Gen-Zers Want a Housing Market Crash. Experts Say Lower Prices Still Wouldn’t Make Homes Affordable

Many young Americans see a downturn as their only potential path to homeownership, but that’s not the way things went after the previous crash.

AI Debt Lifts 30-Year Treasury Yield to 2007 Highs: Can Bitcoin Compete?

AI bond sales pushed the 30-year Treasury yield to 5.25% in 2026. Bitcoin fell 46% while gold gained 33%. The post AI Debt Lifts 30-Year Treasury Yiel…

China Economic Growth 'Downside Risk' Looms; Goldman Warns After July Macro-Miss-Fest

China Economic Growth 'Downside Risk' Looms; Goldman Warns After July Macro-Miss-Fest China’s July activity data weakened from June, missing market ex…

"US Can't Bomb Its Way To Victory": Scotiabank Maps Bessent's Coming Economic Hammer On Iran

"US Can't Bomb Its Way To Victory": Scotiabank Maps Bessent's Coming Economic Hammer On Iran Brent crude futures ended last week near $88.50 a barrel …

Futures Rise On Fresh Push Higher In Tech

Futures Rise On Fresh Push Higher In Tech Futures are higher again, just a few basis points away from a new all time high, led by Tech as the week sta…

Should You Upsize When College Tuition and Retirement Collide?

With $4 million saved, a couple wants a bigger home for their teens before retiring in eight years. In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, advisers…

Kiplinger Business Costs Special Report 2026

Fresh forecasts from Kiplinger's Letters team to help you plan ahead and prepare a budget for a range of business costs. To help you understand what i…

Trump’s tough-guy image has been undone by his own actions | Mohamad Bazzi

The president was forced to hide in a catering truck amid the Iran war, in an encapsulation of the conflict’s failuresFor decades, Donald Trump cultiv…

Mortgage and refinance rates today, Monday, August 17, 2026: Purchase rates currently lower than refi rates

6 Timeless Money Lessons That Prove the Best Financial Advice Often Isn't the Newest

While the world has evolved over the past 250 years, these financial principles from the founding fathers still offer a playbook for building wealth t…

China’s first‑tier new home prices flat in July, ending 4‑month rebound

New home prices in China’s four first-tier cities were flat on average in July from June, bringing an end to a four-month rebound, as analysts said mo…

When Is a 1031 Exchange Not the Right Move? A Real Estate Investing Pro Offers a Reality Check for Your Next Exit

Investors should look beyond the "automatic" tax deferral of a 1031 exchange and assess whether staying in the landlord game aligns with their long-te…

Priced Out of the U.S. Housing Market? Some Buyers Are Finding Their First Home Abroad

Some Americans priced out of the U.S. housing market are buying their first homes overseas. Here’s where they’re looking and the risks to consider. Fo…

10 Gboard Hacks Every Android User Should Know

There's a lot more to the keyboard than swipe gestures and themes. We may earn a commission from links on this page.Gboard is the default keyboard opt…

S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Weekly Win Streaks: Stock Market Today

Stocks were lower on Friday as retail sales and consumer sentiment data missed the mark. Stocks finished the week on a negative note as market partici…

Ask the Tax Editor, August 14: Tax Breaks for Vehicles

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on tax breaks for buying a vehicle, using a vehicle in your business and more. Each we…

Alleged $5M Crypto Fraudster Tiffany Milanovich Dumps Telegram Usernames After ZachXBT Investigation

ZachXBT delivered a particular kind of irony that only crypto Twitter can produce, and this week it arrived right on schedule. Days after the on-chain…

5 Surprising Ways Aging in Place Can Save You Thousands in Retirement

Beyond skipping assisted living fees, staying in your long-time home cuts everyday costs. Here are five unexpected ways aging in place saves you money…

5 Unexpected Costs of Aging in Place — Even With No Mortgage

Think paying off your mortgage means a cheap retirement? From home modifications to maintenance, these sneaky aging-in-place costs can derail your ret…

SALT Deduction Gets an Update for 2026 Taxes

A key homeowner tax break is higher this year. Here's what you need to know now. For homeowners facing steep property tax bills alongside high housing…

My favorite on-the-go work accessory, the ASUS ZenScreen, just got its biggest price drop to date

The ASUS ZenScreen 15-inch portable monitor is on sale at Amazon for just $94.40. That's its best price ever at 37% off. SAVE $54.60: As of Aug. 13, A…

SF Reit’s distributable income falls 7.3% in first half as occupancy holds steady

SF Reit, Hong Kong’s first real estate investment trust to focus on logistics properties, saw its distributable income fall by 7.3 per cent year on ye…

US credit card debt climbs to $1.26tn, nearing last year’s record high

Mortgage and student loan balances saw ‘small decline’ with increases elsewhere, says post alongside Fed reportCredit card debt in the United States i…

5 Rules for Portfolio Planning When You're 45

Forty-five isn't old, but it isn't young, either … and that's exactly why it's one of the trickiest ages for planning your portfolio. Forty-five is a …

Should You Use Your Home Equity to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? What Homeowners Need to Know

A HELOC or home equity loan could help you escape high credit card interest rates, but turning unsecured debt into debt backed by your home can be ris…