real estate

The Iran war raises the housing market for the year. Here’s what real estate agents see

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The Iran war raises the housing market for the year. Here's what real estate agents see

FILE PHOTO: A for sale sign is displayed for a home in Encinitas, California, US July 25, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters A version of this article originally appeared on CNBC Property Play by Diana Olick. Property Play offers new and developing opportunities for real estate investors, from individuals to corporate investors, private equity funds, … Read more

6 economists and real estate experts predict where mortgage rates are headed in April – and more

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6 economists and real estate experts predict where mortgage rates are headed in April - and more

Mortgage rates are sitting at 6.38%, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac – up slightly from earlier this year, but still lower than last year (in January 2025, rates rose to a little over 7%). (You can see mortgage rates in your area herefrom our marketing partner Bankrate.) So what’s next for mortgage … Read more

‘I never stopped living like a college student.’ I’m 37 years old, I usually only make $13K a year, but I have investments and a $1.2M house. I don’t want to sell it, but I want a lot of money. Now why?

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'I never stopped living like a college student.' I'm 37 years old, I usually only make $13K a year, but I have investments and a $1.2M house. I don't want to sell it, but I want a lot of money. Now why?

Question: “I am 37 years old and together with my partner, we usually had a combined annual income of $10-13K a year. We did not stop living like college students. But thanks to a well-made agreement, I have my house, and it was worth $1.2 million in 2020. My plan was to take that money … Read more