As mortgage rates hit a 2-year high above 7%, here’s the updated mortgage rate forecast and why US homebuyers are pulling backThe cost of borrowing money to buy a house in the United States just crossed a critical psychological line. For the first time since May 20...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Builder fails to deliver pool, gym, spa and other amenities; Karnataka RERA orders Rs 10 lakh compensation to homebuyersBangalore: For lack of pool, open gym, spa, open amphitheatre & other amenities by builder as promised, homebuyers win Rs 10 lakh compensat...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
US Fed Rate Hike: What it means for your money and investmentsThe US Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate hike could raise borrowing costs for credit card and adjustable-rate mortgage borrowers while b...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Couple earning Rs 3 lakh per month reject Rs 1.5 lakh EMI: How they avoided a home loan trap, CA explains the mathA Gurgaon couple earning Rs 3 lakh a month decided against buying a Rs 2 crore home that would have required an EMI of around Rs 1.5 lakh. ...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
SC rejects proposal of Parsvnath Developers for homebuyers, asked it to file anotherThe Supreme Court rejected Parsvnath Developers’ proposal on handing over flats or repaying homebuyers, calling it another device to delay ...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
How much of your salary should go towards your home loan EMI?Homebuyers should assess their monthly surplus before applying for a home loan. An affordable EMI fits comfortably after essential expenses...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed rate hits a three-week high as homebuyer demand weakensMortgage rates have edged higher, reaching their highest point in three weeks. This increase is adding pressure to the already sluggish U.S...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
You can afford the Gurgaon EMI, but can you afford the life after it? CA warns homebuyers and asks them to re-thinkCA Nitin Kaushik has warned Gurgaon homebuyers to look beyond the EMI when deciding whether they can afford a house. He said the real cost ...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
RBI MPC: Home loan borrowers can breathe a sigh of relief, but how long their good days will last?RBI repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its repo rate at 5.25%, providing ongoing relief for home loan borrowers. This deci...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
SC gives Parsvnath Developers one week to deposit dues to homebuyers, warns next step is jailThe Supreme Court gave Parsvnath Developers one final week to deposit homebuyers' dues. This deposit must include the entire amount along w...
20 Jul, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Rs 80,000 monthly salary, Rs 1 crore home, 70% EMI: Bengaluru CA shares 3 rules Indians ignore when buying a houseRapid urbanization and rising property prices fuel a competitive homeownership race. Many families stretch budgets, ignoring long-term debt...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Karnataka proposes structural audits for ageing apartments under new ownership lawKarnataka unveiled a draft law for mandatory structural stability certification for apartment buildings. This certification will be require...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Homebuyers urge govt for real estate guidelines under Consumer Protection ActFPCE has urged the Ministry of Consumer Affairs to issue real estate-specific guidelines under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. This aims...
20 Oct, 2024, 10.54 PM IST
IBC amendments to eliminate 'fly by night' real estate developers: Arun Jaitley"Projects would be completed in reasonable time and investors would get their share of allotments expeditiously," Jaitley said.
08 Jun, 2018, 07.41 PM IST
How much can you afford to buy a house for?Your dream home can quickly turn into a financial nightmare if you don’t take a pragmatic approach and rein in your aspirations.
16 Apr, 2018, 04.46 PM IST
Housing minister talks to FM to protect interests of Jaypee home buyersWhile the option of amending the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has been suggested to Puri, he will shortly send a detailed proposal to the...
11 Sep, 2017, 12.46 PM IST