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Young Brits more likely to downsize homes than older generations, study says
Young people in the U.K. are four times more likely to downsize their homes this year than those aged over 55, a new study found. Read Article
Mortgage rates fall, homebuilder stocks rise amid US-China trade tensions
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on how escalating trade tensions with China are impacting mortgage rates and the housing market. Read Article
China is driving growth in Asia's real estate market despite trade war headwinds, report finds
Despite a decline in global commercial real estate markets, Asia-Pacific continues to enjoy a record-breaking growth — thanks to China, according to the Global Capital Flows report by JLL. Read Article
Mortgage rates fall sharply on China trade tensions
Investors are rushing into the relative safe haven of the bond market, causing the yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury to plummet. Read Article
April home sales fall 6.9% vs. expected 2.7%
CNBC's Diana Olick and Rick Santelli report on weaker than expected home sales for the month of April. Read Article
Why investors are pouring money into Asia-Pacific's real estate markets
Stuart Crow of JLL Asia Pacific discusses growing investment into Asia-Pacific's real estate market in light of U.S.-China trade war headwinds. Read Article
Bay Area techies plan to ditch San Francisco for these 5 cities: Survey
Even the tech crowd thinks San Francisco is too expensive for homeownership. That's according to the findings from a recent survey by robo-advisor Wealthfront. Here's where they would rather be. Read Article
Celebrity surgeon went 'all in' on $180 million Bel Air mansion, then came the high-end housing glut
The high-end real estate market is suffering, with a glut of overbuilt and overpriced mansions in many of the country's most affluent ZIP codes. Read Article
Do you consider your home a great investment? Think again
Your home may be many things. A place to raise your family. An opportunity to put down roots. But one thing it is not is a great investment, according to expert Jonathan Clements. Read Article
Mortgage refinances surge 8%, as rates fall to the lowest level since January 2018
Homeowners are taking advantage of lower interest rates, rushing to refinance their mortgages before rates potentially turn higher again. Read Article