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30-year mortgage rates hitting 6.30%: why they’re rising now, and will they climb further - here’s the 2026 mortgage rate and housing market forecastMortgage rate forecast: 30-year mortgage rates have climbed to 6.30%, signaling fresh pressure on the 2026 housing market. Rising Treasury ...
Planning to take home loan? 5 smart ways to maximise your benefitsThe amount you borrow should depend on your personal financial situation, including monthly expenses, existing liabilities, lifestyle needs...
Mortgage rates climb to 6.22% highest in 3 months — will Iran war-driven inflation push rates higher and hit US housing market now?Mortgage rates climb to 6.22%, highest in three months, shaking US housing sentiment. Rates were below 6% just weeks earlier, boosting buye...
China reportedly drops rules that sparked property crisis, developer shares surgeChinese property developers are no longer required to report monthly data related to the country's "three red lines" policy, local media sa...
From hype to honesty: India's real estate faces a reality checkIndia’s real estate sector, long plagued by delays, opaque practices, and unresolved grievances, is undergoing a transformation. Once drive...
Amid IT layoffs, Pune flat shock for techie-MBA: Price up Rs 20 lakh in just 15 daysA Pune homebuyer's social media post detailing a rapid price increase for a three-bedroom apartment has sparked debate about the city's rea...
CA explains home buying math: How much money do you need to earn for a dream house?A chartered accountant has highlighted how buying a house that appears affordable on paper can place heavy pressure on monthly finances. Us...
Canadian billionaire Kevin O’Leary warns homebuyers of the ‘biggest money trap’ that can lead to financial stressShark Tank star Kevin O'Leary warns homebuyers against purchasing houses that are too large, stating that mortgage payments should not exce...
Homebuyer to get Rs 1.28 crore refund with interest as MahaRERA raps builder for prolonged delay in getting OCA homebuyer will receive a Rs 1.28 crore refund with interest from a builder. MahaRERA ordered the payment after the project failed to get ...
Thinking of using your 401(k) to buy a house? Here’s what you need to know firstUsing your 401(k) to buy a house can provide quick access to funds. It allows loans or withdrawals, but penalties, taxes, and reduced retir...
Bengaluru homebuyer to get Rs 70 lakh from builder due to three year delay in possession; Know how RERA law helped him win the caseA Bengaluru homebuyer secured a victory against a builder in the Karnataka RERA tribunal. The builder failed to complete the apartment proj...
Will your mortgage get cheaper? Bank of Canada may cut interest rates soonCanada's central bank may reduce interest rates soon. The announcement is expected on June 5, 2025. This could lower mortgage payments and ...
Is Warren Buffett selling his real estate empire? His latest move is a clear warning that the property market is in serious trouble; here's what you need to knowWarren Buffett’s potential sale of HomeServices of America has raised concerns about the real estate market’s future. With mortgage rates s...
Attractive home loan EMI subvention scheme is no magic bullet: Know how it became an everlasting misery for these homebuyersSubvention schemes were supposed to make things easier for buyers, but in many cases, became instruments that gave builders access to loans...
Realtors in Noida & Greater Noida strongly oppose local body’s new mandate of registrationReal estate developers in Noida and Greater Noida are protesting a new rule requiring homebuyers to pay a 6% stamp duty after paying just 1...
China unveils fresh stimulus to boost ailing economyChina has announced significant measures to boost its struggling economy, including cutting rates and lowering mortgage interest rates. The...
NCLT approves Suraksha Group's bid to acquire Jaypee Infratech, complete 20,000 flats in stalled projectsThe National Company Law Tribunal approved Mumbai-based Suraksha group's resolution plan of Jaypee Infratech Limited and complete around 20...
Developers to be responsible for projects for five-year after handover: UP RERAThe move will protect buyers who have bought flats in high rises in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow and other towns in UP.UP RERA ...
Halving of development premiums in Mumbai to help revive stalled projects, avoid delaysOn Friday, the state government’s Urban Development department held a meeting with key real estate institutional investors and lenders incl...
- Fed chairman vows to help homeowners
Fighting to stem a dangerous wave of home foreclosures, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke pledged Friday to do all that is possible to ...