Real Estate News
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Chinese property demand is 'fairly robust' — Deutsche Bank explains why
Factors including urbanization and changing policies could underpin demand for China's residential real estate, said Linan Liu of Deutsche Bank. Read Article
Financial advisors shrug off Fed's inflation, interest rate forecasts
The Federal Reserve sped up its timeline to raise interest rates and predicts higher inflation this year. Financial advisors don't think it's a big deal. Read Article
Mortgage rates shoot higher after Fed Chairman Powell's comments
Mortgage rates moved decidedly higher after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell moved up his timeline for raising rates and tapering asset purchases. Read Article
Here are some money moves to make while the Fed keeps rates near zero
Rock-bottom rates can help some Americans save money, especially if they can pay down high-interest debt or take out a low-interest loan. Read Article
Eviction protections for renters will extend beyond June in these locations
With millions of Americans still behind on their rent, some states and cities will continue to ban evictions after the national moratorium expires. Read Article
Mortgage refinances rebound as rates drop temporarily to lowest level in a month
After three straight weeks of declines, mortgage demand came crawling back, thanks to a drop in interest rates. Read Article
Lumber prices soar 275% in the pandemic, shutting out homebuilders: CNBC After Hours
A Covid-era lease break for retailers looks set to become industry standard, WSJ reports
Flexible leasing agreements allowed retailers to manage costs and have been particularly helpful for new retailers, the Journal reported. Read Article
With eviction ban expiring in 14 days, many states have given out under 5% of rental assistance
Many states have been slow to give out the billions of dollars in rental assistance allocated by Congress. That could soon result in a wave of evictions. Read Article
Rents for single-family homes just saw the largest gains in nearly 15 years
With home prices sky high, demand for single-family rental homes is soaring – and so are the rents. Read Article