Single women in the U.S. own more homes than single men
American women have pulled ahead of men when it comes to building wealth through homeownership, according to LendingTree.
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Young Americans and the economy
38% of Gen Z and millennials say they are having a harder time growing financial wealth compared to their parents at the same age, according to a new survey from Bankrate. Sarah Foster, an analyst at Bankrate, joined CBS News to discuss the findings.
Nonprofit seeks to give building materials new life
If historic homes are the fabric of Savannah, Georgia, Mae Bowley is the thread salvaging precious materials from those about to be torn down. Janet Shamlian has the story.
Mortgage rates starting to slowly drop
Sky-high mortgage rates that scared off some potential home-buyers this year are slowly starting to drop. Rates are now at their lowest level since June after hitting a 23-year high in October. Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate, joined CBS News to discuss how much lower rates might go.
Texas-based developer accused of targeting Hispanic borrowers
Prosecutors said the Houston-area developer served as a "one-stop shop for discriminatory lending."
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Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Here's what to do if you get behind on your mortgage payment
Many homeowners are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments amid rising costs and high inflation. Here's how to catch up.
Mortgages rates go up, prices remain high
The climbing interest rates may be keeping prospective home buyers from moving from places they may not necessarily want to live in. Felix Salmon, chief financial correspondent for Axios, joins CBS News with more.
Mortgage rates unlikely to dip this year, experts say
Although some Wall Street analysts think mortgage rates may have peaked, they don't expect a sharp drop in home loan costs.
Trash battle leaves woman living in "sea of maggots"
"We bought the house to start a family," Yasmin Khanam said. "...I can't start a family when you've got a house full of maggots."
Storms are wreaking havoc on homes. Is your insurance enough?
More than ever, having enough insurance coverage is essential. But not all policies cover every type of extreme weather event.
Mortgage rates surge to highest level since 2000
Interest rates for a home loan are continuing to soar, driving many aspiring property owners out of the market.
It's taking Americans much longer in life to buy their first home
There are several reasons why it's taking longer for millennials to buy property, one of which is they're being outbid by boomers.
Nearly $6M earmarked toward reducing racial home ownership disparities in Minneapolis
The gap between the number of White and Black homeowners in Minneapolis is one of the highest in the country. In 1968, Black homeownership in Minneapolis was 25%. This year, that figure sits below 20%.
Tax credits for eco-friendly upgrades
Alicia Jegede, a CPA and founder of New Gen Financial Planning, breaks down the tax credits homeowners can receive from making energy-efficient home improvements.
AAA pulls back from renewing some insurance policies in Florida
More insurance companies are fleeing the state because of the growing threat from natural disasters.
This shade of gray can add $2,500 to the value of your home
Homes with rooms painted in dark, dusky shades commanded higher bids than those with lighter interiors, Zillow report finds.
Rent vs. buy: Which makes more sense in this housing market?
Buying a home has traditionally been seen as the smarter financial move. But is that still the case?
U.S. house prices up in February
New data released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency shows U.S. home prices spiked by half a percent in the month of February. Optimal Capital director of portfolio strategy, Frances Stacy, joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the reasons behind the surge.
Foreclosures spike as banks lower the boom on homeowners
Illinois lifted its pandemic-era foreclosure ban in 2021. "Now lenders are catching up," one expert said.
Mountain lions seen lurking in neighborhood
A Ring doorbell video captured a group of surprising visitors outside one woman's home in Silverthorne, Colorado, earlier this month – a pack of mountain lions. The animals, which the homeowner suspects may be the family of two babies seen last year, were seemingly headed for a nearby creek.
How homeowners can protect their investment from a tornado
As storms get more intense and more frequent, insurance options abound — but be careful of loopholes.
Home prices fall for 7th straight month
New data shows that U.S. home prices fell 0.2% in January, the seventh consecutive month prices have gone down. Jason Lewris, the co-founder and head of Parcl Labs, joins CBS News's Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss where prices are falling fastest and what to expect in the coming months, as the Federal Reserve may continue its interest rate hikes.
U.S. homes see decline in value, report finds
A new report from Redfin found that homeowners are seeing a significant decline in their home values, dropping a total of $2.3 trillion between June and December of 2022. Taylor Marr, deputy chief economist at Redfin, joins CBS News to discuss the report.
Single women lead in homeownership
A new report from LendingTree shows single women in several states are more likely to own a home than their male counterparts. CBS News anchors Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak spoke with MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks about what's driving the trend.
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