Real Estate News Feed
CA Home Sales Perk Up
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:49:16 GMT
California home sales perked higher in February as slightly more favorable mortgage rates improved affordability and encouraged more buyers to reenter the market, according to a C.A.R. report.
US Home Sales Increase
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:48:39 GMT
Pending home sales in February increased by 1.8% from the prior month and declined 0.8% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS.
Mortgage Applications Ease
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:47:59 GMT
Mortgage applications decreased 10.9 percent from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Higher rates were driven by increasing Treasury yields as the conflict in the Middle East kept oil prices elevated, along with the risk of a broader inflationary shock.
Oil Jumps as War Escalates
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:47:24 GMT
Crude rallied after Iran said some of its energy facilities had come under attack and threatened retaliation on oil and gas facilities in neighboring countries.
Tesla Has A New Competitor
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:46:35 GMT
BMW officially unveiled its new i3 EV on Wednesday, a sedan loaded with the automaker's sport-oriented DNA and a Tesla-fighting 440 miles of estimated range.
Pending Home Sales Rebound
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:46:57 GMT
The pending home sales index rebounded 1.8% last month to 72.1, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists had forecast contracts falling by 0.5%.