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Real Estate NewsBelow are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real EstateMillions of Americans have their mortgages in forbearance programs—here's why those using private lenders may face bigger challengesAbout 4 million homeowners are currently in some type of mortgage forbearance program. But experts say those who are seeking relief with private lenders may have a more challenging road ahead because the terms and offerings may vary. Read Article Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:03:51 PDT Jared Kushner decides not to divest from real estate tech start-up he co-founded — for nowPresident Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor has decided to remain an investor for the time being in real estate tech start-up Cadre. Read Article Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:37:00 PDT Buys pull back despite mortgage rates hitting new lowsCNBC's Diana Olick breaks down the latest mortgage and housing data. Read Article Wed, 15 Jul 2020 05:07:05 PDT Mortgage rates set yet another record low, but homebuyers pulled backIt almost doesn't sound like news anymore: Mortgage rates fell to another record low last week, and that reinvigorated refinance demand. Homebuyers, however, took a step back. Read Article Wed, 15 Jul 2020 06:23:30 PDT Hong Kong's property sector won't see a substantial impact from the national security law: AnalystNigel Smith of Colliers International says that the national security law is "creating a lot more questions" for firms in Hong Kong and some will be looking at their real-estate footprint in the territory. However, he predicts that few will reduce their square-footage or relocate. Read Article Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:50:02 PDT How to play the homebuilder boom, according to this analystCNBC's Jon Fortt discusses the housing trade with John Lovallo of Bank of America Securities. Read Article Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:08:20 PDT Tech companies are ending leases and consolidating offices as remote work is here to stayStart-ups are letting leases expire, and bigger companies are downsizing in favor of smaller, satellite offices as employers prepare for a future of distributed work. Read Article Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:23:41 PDT You might have a tough time getting a 'jumbo mortgage' during pandemic. Here's what to expectBanks and lenders remain more cautious about making loans for home purchases or mortgage refinances that are higher than the government limits for so-called conforming loans. Here's how to find a "jumbo" loan and what the requirements may be. Read Article Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:13:03 PDT Homebuilders just saw the strongest June sales since the last housing boom, as pandemic pushes more buyers to the suburbsA sharp decline in the supply of existing homes for sale, increasing consumer preference for brand-new, high-tech homes with all the amenities for working and schooling, as well as an accelerating flight to the suburbs and exurbs, made for remarkable housing demand in June. Read Article Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:51:10 PDT Apple to spend $400 million this year to fight California's housing crisisIt's part of a total $2.5 billion Apple says it will spend on the initiative over several years. Read Article Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:03:51 PDT |