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U.S. home ownership rate hits highest level since 2008

U.S. consumers have purchased homes at record levels as low mortgage rates encourage demand. U.S. home ownership rose to 67.9 percent in the second quarter, the highest level in more than 10 years, according to the Commerce Department. Eric Lipar, LGI Homes CEO and chairman, join "Closing Bell" to discuss. Read Article

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:02:34 PDT

Suburban growth is now double that of cities—Here's what it could mean for the urban future

People have been fleeing crowded cities, but it's accelerated since the pandemic. CNBC's Robert Frank reports on what it could all mean for the future of cities. Read Article

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:37:49 PDT

Mortgage rates set record low but borrowers step back

CNBC's Diana Olick reports the latest housing market data. Read Article

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:20:33 PDT

Mortgage rates set another record low, but borrowers take a step back

Even with another record low mortgage rate, mortgage application volume decreased 5.1% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Read Article

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:14:23 PDT

Homeowners in bailouts shrink as red flags grow

CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the mortgage market. Read Article

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:18:57 PDT

Housing affordability hit highest level since 2016, says Black Knight analytics

CNBC's Kelly Evans breaks down the affordability of home prices amid the pandemic with Andy Walden of the analytics firm Black Knight. Read Article

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:18:33 PDT

The $600 unemployment boost just expired. Families are already hurting

Millions of Americans just lost the $600-a-week federal unemployment boost. Many are already hurting. Read Article

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:27:27 PDT

Home prices see strong June bounce, but economists warn it likely won't last

Home prices in June saw their strongest monthly rise in seven years, spurred on by strong buyer demand and record low mortgage rates. Forecasters, however, say the gains will start to moderate soon, and prices could end up slightly lower by June 2021. Read Article

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 07:25:02 PDT

UK reveals more details of its billion-dollar plan for greener homes

The scheme was unveiled by Rishi Sunak in July. Read Article

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:36:53 PDT

June home prices see largest monthly gain in seven years

CNBC's Diana Olick reports the latest housing market data. Read Article

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:30:33 PDT