First time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43 year low, real estate group says

First-time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43-year low, real-estate group says

It has never been this challenging to be a first-time home buyer.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Existing-home sales sink to a 14-year low, as home buyers pull back ahead of the November election

Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.84 million in September, the National Association of Realtors said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Will mortgage rates and home prices go down next year? Your 2025 real-estate road map.

Will mortgage rates finally fall in 2025? And will it become more affordable to buy — or even rent?

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

The average age of U.S. homebuyers jumps to 56—homes are 'wildly unaffordable' for young people, real estate expert says

With home prices up nearly 40% since 2020, buyers are now wealthier and older, making them more likely to outbid younger buyers with all-cash offers.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Average age of first-time homebuyers is 38, an all-time high. Here's what that says about the real estate market

The typical first-time homebuyer is now 38 years old, a record high, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Existing-home sales rise in October but are expected to remain sluggish for the time being

Existing-home sales rose to a rate of 3.96 million in October, the National Association of Realtors said.

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago

New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in

New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Pending home sales jump to six-month high as lower mortgage rates draw buyers in

U.S. pending home sales rose 7.4% in September, the National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Real-estate agents on how they handle haunted homes in an already-scary housing market

This Halloween, real-estate agents reflect on some of the creepiest, spookiest homes they’ve helped buy or sell — or lived in themselves.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

At home with first-time Democrat voters in Philadelphia

What matters to them in the crucial state of Pennsylvania?

Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups

Campaigners warn Budget pledge falls far short of manifesto promise to support energy efficiency

World - Financial Times - November 1

Home Depot’s sales are improving, but it says consumers are still cautious about spending

Home Depot is mired in a sales slump as homeowners put off major projects.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Home Depot Says Hurricane Demand Slows Sales Slump

Strom damage across the Southeast accounted for higher sales to contractors, and the chain also forecast stronger results as mortgage rates drop.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Rental homes supply will be hit by Budget stamp duty changes, say landlords

Levy on second homes and buy-to-lets raised from 3 per cent to 5 per cent

World - Financial Times - October 30

6 ways a second Trump presidency will affect home buyers and sellers

Voters unhappy over soaring prices, including runaway housing costs, helped put Donald Trump back in the White House. But what will a second Trump presidency mean for home buyers and sellers?

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

This Texas city has the lowest cost of living in the U.S.: There is 'investment in the area keeps home prices low,' expert says

Realtor.com ranked the cities with the lowest cost of living by examining regional price parities data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Business - CNBC - October 27

Burglars steal vehicles from royal Windsor Castle estate that's home to Prince William and Kate

Burglars broke into the grounds of Britain's royal Windsor Castle in October and stole two vehicles from a barn, Thames Valley Police said.

Burglars Break Into Windsor Castle Estate, Home of Prince William, Kate and Family

The intruders entered a farm building on the castle estate last month and stole an Isuzu pickup and a quad bike, according to the local police.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Forget Screen Time. We Need to Talk About Screen Real Estate

Spending many hours daily looking at screens feels like a foregone conclusion. The new challenge is paring down what fills them.

Tech - Wired - November 8

China retail sales beat forecasts in October while real estate slump worsens

Retail sales grew by 4.8% year-on-year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday. That was above the 3.8% forecasted in a Reuters poll, and a pickup from 3.2% growth in September.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Lowe's beats on earnings and hikes guidance, but still expects sales to fall this year

Lowe's topped quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, but even its raised sales outlook would be a decline from last year.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

How to get a low home equity loan rate this November

There are multiple ways borrowers can secure a low home equity loan interest rate this November. Here are three.

How low will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?

There are a few events in November that could help push home equity borrowing rates lower, experts say.

UPS beat on revenue for the first time in 2 years, even as online sales slowed

UPS’s stock jumps toward a three-month high after earnings beat expectations, with revenue topping forecasts for the first time in nine quarters.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Washington Post says it will not endorse candidate for first time in 30 years

Newspaper condemned for ‘chicken-shit’ decision on White House race as staffers say they are ‘deeply concerned’. For the first time in over 30 years, the Washington Post announced on Friday its ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

BP's Profit Hits Four-Year Low on Commodity Market Weakness

BP’s profit tumbled in the third quarter, although less than expected, as weak oil prices and refining margins continue to weigh on the energy sector.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

HMRC investigations into serious tax fraud and avoidance hit six-year low

UK revenue authority says its teams are focusing their work on the highest-impact cases

Business - Financial Times - November 10

Sabres Hit Home Run Signing Surging Forward

The Buffalo Sabres made a great move signing this forward.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Sabres Hit Home Run Acquiring Breakout Forward

The Sabres made a great move trading for this surging forward.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Before the First Kiss, Plenty of Drives Home

Jocelyn DeGroot-Lutzner grew up four blocks from Ephream Seyoum in West Philadelphia. But the two didn’t meet until she applied for a job at his family’s Eritrean restaurant.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

Ravouvou double as Bristol beat Saints to go top

Bristol go top of the table as they claim their first Premiership home win of the season with a bonus-point victory against much-changed Northampton.

Burglars steal two vehicles from Windsor Castle estate

A pick-up truck and quad bike were taken in the raid last month in the area where Royal Family members live.

The making of a year-round modern home in the Alps

As more international ‘digital nomads’ contemplate turning a ski-holiday retreat into four-season mountain living, resorts and architects are stepping up to meet new expectations

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Buying a home is 'a way to increase your net worth over time,' top-ranked advisor says

Homeowners generally have a higher net-worth than renters. But the equity does not appear overnight. Here's what to consider, experts say.

Business - CNBC - October 29

BYD quarterly sales beat Tesla for first time

Warren Buffett-backed Chinese carmaker’s revenues surge 24 per cent but fierce competition slims margins

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Coca-Cola CEO says McDonald's E. coli outbreak won't hurt beverage company's sales

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's isn't likely to hurt the beverage company's sales at this stage.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Apple and Goldman Sachs ordered to pay more than $89 million for Apple Card failures

Apple and Goldman Sachs were fined more than $89 million for mishandling consumer disputes of Apple Card transactions, the CFPB said.

Business - CNBC - October 23

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