Homebuilder deal activity is surging, fueled by major Japanese buyers

Strong demand for new housing has smaller builders ripe for takeover. The Japanese are big players because their cost of capital is low.

Megacap tech stocks make some room — here is where investors are branching out

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

What's behind Salesforce's record highs — plus, a possible stock to buy after this week's earnings

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Here's what the Trump presidency could mean for the housing market, experts say

Donald Trump wants to address the housing shortage in the U.S. But some of his promises might be hurdles in the way.

The 2 things that will drive the stock market after last week's Trump-Fed rally

Talk about an eventful week. And, the hurdles to come.

What Trump's mass deportation plan would mean for immigrant workers and the economy

President-Elect Donald Trump says his mass deportation plan will go ahead. Hiring firms and labor economists have begun to weigh the damage.

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point after election. Here's what that means for you

The second interest rate cut in a row will affect consumer borrowing costs. Here's what it means for your credit card, mortgage rate, car loan and savings.

Mortgage rates surge higher on Trump victory, causing housing stocks to fall

Lennar, D.R. Horton and PulteGroup were all down Wednesday. Retailers Home Depot and Lowe's were also lower.

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher

Total mortgage application volume dropped 10.8% compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.

Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions

Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.

Halloween kicks off a season of home insurance risks. Here's what homeowners need to know

Holidays like Halloween can increase the likelihood of certain risks as more people visit your property. Here are three steps to cross off your list this holiday season.

Pending home sales took an unexpected leap higher last month, but rates have climbed back up

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was coming down all through August and touched its most recent low of 6.11% on Sept. 11.

$2 billion marina development aims to turn Fort Lauderdale into 'mini Monaco'

The new development at the Bahia Mar marina will include a hotel, condo towers, a beach club, restaurants and retail space, according to the plans.

China's property market is expected to stabilize in 2025 — but stay subdued for years

China's struggling real estate sector may not start turning around until the second half of next year, even with the latest stimulus measures, analysts predict.

Why bond yields are rising and what stock investors should do about that

Bond traders are at it again, pushing Treasury yields higher and signaling the Fed was too heavy-handed when it cut rates last month.

4 ways to make your home down payment savings grow, according to top-ranked advisors

Coming up with a down payment for a house can be a challenge for homebuyers facing high home prices. Here are five ways to grow the funds.

September home sales drop to lowest level since 2010

Do real estate agents have to disclose if someone died in a house? Here's how to find out

Disclosure laws around stigmas will depend on where you are buying a home. If a home's history matters to you in your home purchase, here's what to do.