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☆ September pending home sales jumped 7.4% as mortgage rates fell
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Diana Olick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSeptember pending home sales jumped 7.4% as mortgage rates fellCNBC's Diana Olick reports on the latest economic data to cross the tape.

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☆ How the cost of housing is expected to change under Trump or Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Allie Kelly | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Detailed below is what Harris and Trump have proposed in order to address these worries. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both pledged to address high prices by boosting the supply of homes. Related storiesThe Democratic candidate also said she plans to expand the existing low-income housing tax credit, which incentivizes the rehabilitation or building of housing targeted at lower-income households. As president, Trump proposed major cuts to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development's budget, including slashing housing assistance and community development aid. AdvertisementWhile in office in 2017, Trump proposed a budget for the 2018 fiscal year that would have significantly cut rural housing subsidies.

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See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowWhat Are Today's Refinance Rates? See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's interest rates will affect your monthly payments. Current 30-Year Mortgage RatesAverage 30-year mortgage rates are around 6.50%, according to Zillow data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. Now that the Fed has cut rates, mortgage rates may not drop much in October.

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☆ We see two post-earnings declines as buys, while happy to see a Tuesday laggard stabilize
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Then there were selloffs in Club stocks Eli Lilly and Advanced Micro Devices after their earnings releases. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ Pending home sales took an unexpected leap higher last month, but rates are now much higher
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

These so-called "pending" sales were at the highest level since March and 2.6% higher than September of last year. Since pending sales are based on signed contracts, representing people out shopping during the month, it is the most current indicator of buyer demand. "Further gains are expected if the economy continues to add jobs, inventory levels grow, and mortgage rates hold steady." Regionally pending sales were higher year over year in the Northeast and West and flat in the Midwest and South. The levels of mortgage demand are still historically low, and sales, while higher, are as well.

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Define your real estate goalsWhat are you looking to gain from real estate investing, and what risks are you willing to take? REITs (real estate investment trusts)One of the best ways to start investing in real estate as a beginner is with a real estate investment trust (REIT). Real estate limited partnershipsA real estate limited partnership (RELP) provides investors with a diversified portfolio of real estate investment opportunities. Other notable real estate books worth checking out include:"The Warren Buffet Way" By Robert G. Hagstrom"The Real Estate Investor's Guide to Flipping Houses" By J. Scott"The Intelligent Investor" By Benjamin GrahamLocal real estate investment clubsConnecting with local real estate investment enthusiasts can be a great way to engage with the real estate community and expand your knowledge. FAQs about real estate investing for beginnersHow much money do I need to start investing in real estate?

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☆ Buying a home is 'a way to increase your net worth over time,' top-ranked advisor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In the second quarter of 2024, U.S. homeowners with mortgages had a net homeowner equity of over $17.6 trillion, according to CoreLogic. It's also generally considered a path to build wealth and increase your net worth , financial experts say. It's a way to increase your net worth over time. Homeowners can start to see their equity and net worth increase within five to 10 years. Homeownership allows you to increase your net worth because you can build equity through mortgage payments, which increases your asset value over time as the property appreciates in value, experts say.

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☆ We're making a flurry of trades: Buying 2 beaten-up stocks, taking profits in another
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

We're also buying 25 shares of Danaher at roughly $243.21 and 25 shares of Constellation Brands at $236.36. We're locking in profits in Best Buy based on a theme developing this earnings season. We're taking the Best Buy sale proceeds to pick up shares in two stocks that have been beaten up post-earnings: Danaher and Constellation Brands. As noted in Monday's Homestretch , Danaher stock last week suffered its worst weekly performance since 2020. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Traders and others work on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor in New York City.

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☆ Mortgage rates will be high throughout 2025 even as the Fed lowers borrowing costs, Goldman Sachs says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mortgage rates will remain above 6% throughout 2025, Goldman Sachs said. In the bank's 2025 Housing Outlook, the analysts forecast mortgage rates will remain elevated, even as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. They expect mortgage rates to stay above 6% next year and end 2025 at 6.1%. "Our strategists expect mortgage rates to remain elevated for the foreseeable future," the analysts, led by Jan Hatzius, said in a Monday note. AdvertisementThey pointed to a variety of technical factors, including lower rates volatility and a rebound in demand for mortgage-backed securities that will help close the gap between risk-free rates and mortgage rates.

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☆ What's expected to get more and less expensive under Trump or Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Detailed below is what Harris and Trump have proposed to lower costs for Americans. AdvertisementWhile the pace of inflation has slowed, Americans continue to struggle with high prices at gas stations, grocery stores, and more. Those high prices have become a key issue for voters as the presidential election approaches. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have outlined plans they say will lower costs for Americans through various policies. "If you were to try and cut down grocery prices today, there's no state of emergency.

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☆ We upgraded Stanley Black & Decker stock despite the post-earnings selling
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Stanley Black & Decker reported mixed quarterly results before Tuesday's opening bell, and the stock got whacked. SWK YTD mountain Stanley Black & Decker YTD Shares of Stanley Black & Decker consolidated around an 8% decline after the release. We upgraded Stanley Black & Decker on Tuesday morning back to our buy-equivalent 1 rating on the belief the stock reaction to the print was overdone. Stanley Black & Decker Why we own it: Stanley Black & Decker is in the later innings of a multi-year restructuring plan. To honor the occasion, Donald Allan, Jr., President & CEO of Stanley Black & Decker, joined by Chris Taylor, NYSE Global Head of Advisory, rings the Opening Bell®.

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☆ While investors are focused on Big Tech earnings, a homebuilder gives a dire warning
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

There could be trouble ahead for consumers and the economy if interest rates don't come down, the latest financial results from D.R. "While mortgage rates have decreased from their highs earlier this year, many potential homebuyers expect rates to be lower in 2025," he said in a statement . Horton year to date The rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is currently 7%, according to Mortgage News Daily . Mortgage rates are tied to the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which has recently spiked higher. For the fiscal fourth quarter that just ended, it reported earnings of $3.92 per share on revenue of $10 billion.

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☆ The 'huge mistake' 1 in 13 homeowners are making with their money
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In fact, 1 in 13 American homeowners is currently uninsured, according to a recent Consumer Federation of America study. Considering that the average annual cost of homeowners insurance for a $300,000 mortgage has increased 23% to $2,230 in the last year, it makes sense why some homeowners are foregoing insurance or letting their policies lapse to save money. "The question isn't, 'Can I afford homeowners insurance?' Why you should always have home insuranceNot paying for homeowners insurance "is definitely a huge mistake," says Alaina Hixson, director of sales and operations at insurance provider The Churchill Agency. "While home insurance is often not cheap, the investment can save thousands and even hundreds of thousands in some cases."

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☆ Oil sell-off fuels stock gains — plus, AMD earnings loom and CrowdStrike counters Delta lawsuit
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. We would be surprised if CEO Lisa Su provided 2025 AI chip sales guidance. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ As the housing affordability crisis deepens, Airbnb and Vrbo face backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —It’s been more than six years since Irvine, California, banned short-term rentals — and the city’s mayor hasn’t looked back. “I certainly don’t think it’s a major driver of the housing affordability crisis,” Nieuwerburgh said. “The reality is that there just simply aren’t enough short-term rentals out there to really make a difference,” Yedinsky said. In Irvine, although Mayor Khan said the ban had been well received, Irvine’s housing affordability issues aren’t yet solved. Each Airbnb or other short-term rental host must pay a fee to the city to operate as a short-term rental business.

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☆ What Harris and Trump are proposing for the economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Tami Luhby | Katie Lobosco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

CNN —Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have laid out a broad array of ideas aimed at making life more affordable and strengthening the economy, which rank at the top of voters’ concerns. Both Trump and Harris have rolled out pricey provisions without specifying how they would cover the cost. Though his campaign hasn’t released details on the proposal, Trump has indicated that he would eliminate both federal income taxes and payroll taxes, which fund Social Security and Medicare. Around half of beneficiaries – mainly those with higher incomes – pay federal income tax on their Social Security payments. Harris’ plan would also accelerate the speed of Medicare’s drug price negotiations so that the costs of more medications come down faster.

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☆ 14 earnings reports and major economic data will be the stock market movers this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

The Street is looking for Stanley Black & Decker sales of $3.8 billion in the third quarter and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.05. The Street is looking for Linde sales of $8.35 billion in the third quarter and EPS of $3.89. In addition to the headline results and forward guidance, overall organic sales growth and data center energy power demand will be focus items for investors. The Street is looking for sales of $94.47 billion in its fiscal fourth quarter and EPS of $1.55. The Street is looking for Coterra sales of $1.3 billion in the third quarter and EPS of 34 cents.

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☆ How America's Economy Managed to Avoid Recession, Job Market Disaster
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Neil Dutta | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementWe're not in a recessionTo determine whether the economy is in recession, it helps to first define the term. Sure, the yearlong payrolls were adjusted down, but the story has largely been the same: This is a cooling but not collapsing labor market. Despite the 50-basis-point interest-rate cut by Chairman Jerome Powell and the rest of the Fed, there's evidence of additional slowing in the labor market. Since the rate cut, I've grown more confident that it will act in the face of weaker employment data. If the labor market deteriorates and the unemployment rate increases, we ought not to rule out another 50-basis-point move.

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☆ A couple who moved from Hawaii to Colorado for a lower cost of living are struggling to afford a home on a six-figure income
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A millennial couple moved from Hawaii to Colorado in 2017 in search of a lower cost of living. AdvertisementEntrepreneurship could help them afford a homeSibok and his girlfriend moved to Colorado in 2017. Related storiesOne of the biggest reasons they left Hawaii was the state's high cost of living. Jon Sibok and his girlfriend are struggling to find a home in their budget in Colorado. AdvertisementWhen the couple first moved to Colorado, home prices and mortgage rates were significantly lower than they are today.

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☆ 19 cities where rent is falling fast, even as price hikes continue to frustrate consumers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The glass-half-full view is that price increases for single-family rental units are rather low, at least compared to the surges early in the pandemic. There's a similar dynamic going on in the single-family rental market, according to Rentometer. Fewer single-family units to choose from means that tenants have less bargaining power and may be forced to accept rent increases. 19 cities where rent is quickly slidingAlthough rent broadly is on the upswing, there are many cities where single-family rental units are getting cheaper, even if they're admittedly few and far between. Below are those places, along with their average rent and rent growth in the third quarter, plus their region.

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Mortgage rates for October 26, 2024, are hovering in the mid-6% range, according to Zillow data. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. High mortgage rates pushed many hopeful buyers out of the market, slowing homebuying demand and putting downward pressure on home prices. This means your entire monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, shouldn't exceed 28% of your pre-tax monthly income.

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☆ I didn't cosign my kids' student loans because I couldn't take on more debt as a single mom. I supported them in other ways.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Lisa B. Samalonis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I was a single mother with a lot of debt, so I couldn't cosign student loans for my two sons. I helped them pay for their small college expenses along the way. AdvertisementWhile I very much wanted my sons to go to college, as a divorced single parent, I chose not to cosign or take on Parent Plus loans that would add to my personal debt. Too much debt had previously been a problem for me, and I had learned some financial lessons the hard way. I decided I could help my sons with expenses as we went along — like textbooks and housing.

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☆ Real-estate investors agree: Short-term rentals bring in more money but cause headaches. Here's the 'sweet spot' some are shifting to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Investors agree: Short-term rentals are more lucrative but require more time than long-term rentals. Grant puts up with the occasional blow-up because her Airbnb units bring in a lot more money than her long-term rentals. Especially with higher interest rates, which increase your monthly mortgage payment, "long-term rentals are just hard," said seasoned real-estate investor Zeona McIntyre. Courtesy of Amberly GrantFull-time real-estate investor Avery Heilbron categorizes short-term and long-term rentals as "two completely different things." AdvertisementThe 'sweet spot' of real-estate investing: Mid-term rentalsShort- and long-term rentals aren't the only options for real-estate investors.

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☆ Store closings have hit their highest level in years. Competition and higher prices crushed them
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“It kept these players alive that couldn’t survive in normal situations.”Competition from juggernauts like Amazon, Walmart, Costco, Home Depot and other big-box retailers has also squeezed smaller chains. In 2017 and 2018, retailers closed a combined 13,400 stores, according to Coresight. Retailers closed a record 9,800 stores in 2019. Around 9,700 stores closed in 2020, according to Coresight. Drug store chains are also shrinking.

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☆ 2 swing states show why the US is struggling to build enough houses
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Two swing states — Arizona and Pennsylvania — exemplify in their own ways how housing markets across the country have failed to address the key issue they face: too few homes. Sprawling subdivisions helped accommodate the growing population and were enough to keep housing costs relatively low through the early 2010s. As demand spiked, snarled supply chains helped inflate construction costs. Home prices have risen 39% since January 2020, Horowitz noted, even though the state's population is shrinking. Like many other states, Pennsylvania has underbuilt housing since the 2008 financial crisis, which tanked the housing market.

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