Real Estate News
Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real Estate
We develop properties for the 'next generation' traveler: Melco CEO
Lawrence Ho, CEO and chairman of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, says one of its properties, Studio City in Macau, is in a "very sweet spot" to benefit from China’s Greater Bay Area initiative. Read Article
Economist: Australia's labor market is still looking strong
Despite slowing global growth and a decline in Australian house prices, the country's labor market is still holding up "quite well," says Paul Bloxham of HSBC. Read Article
Billionaire Ken Griffin buys the most expensive home ever sold in the US for $238 million
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has been on an unprecedented global shopping spree for real estate. Read Article
How the affordability crisis is impacting the housing market
Fred Glick, Arrivva founder and CEO, and CNBC's Diana Olick join 'The Exchange' to discuss home buyers returning to unconventional mortgages amid the housing affordability crisis. Read Article
Forget home equity: Here's how homeowners are paying for that new kitchen
If a home renovation was on your wish list for 2019, you'll likely dig into your own wallet to cover it — as opposed to borrowing against your home. Here are some financing options to help you manage the expense. Read Article
DAMAC chairman calls bottom for Dubai property market, sees value in Brexit
A major Emirati property developer believes Dubai's property market has bottomed out — but says there remain at least two more tough years ahead before a full rebound. Read Article
More homes are for sale, but fewer are affordable
The supply of homes on the market is finally rising, after falling to record lows. But a growing share of those homes are still out of reach to most buyers. Read Article
Mortgage applications pull back 2.7% as rates turn higher again
The change was tiny, but so many borrowers have already refinanced at rock-bottom rates that there is a very small pool of those left who can still benefit from a refinance. Read Article
Homebuilders face profitability risks despite a healthy market, housing analyst says
Homebuilders' "pricing power is much more challenged" as construction costs continue to rise, Zelman & Associates CEO Ivy Zelman says. Read Article
Sun Microsystems founder weighs in on big tech backlash
Scott McNealy, Sun Microsystems founder and Rex investor, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the backlash against big tech, what tech companies can do to prevail and the rise of the online broker. Read Article
