Real Estate

Home prices increased, but sales are still projected to rise in 2026, many households could see higher winter heating bills, Trump Media launches five “America First” ETFs, and more news to start your day.

Wages increasing faster than prices could give buyers a little breathing room in a long-hostile housing market.

Barron’s Investor Circle reporters pick their favorite ideas for the coming year.

As would-be home buyers know, real estate is all about interest rates. That could set the sector up for gains.

The growth in inventory is beginning to stall. “We don’t have desperate home sellers,” one economist said.

TikTok and Oracle sign an agreement for a U.S. venture, Nike beats forecasts but China sales disappoint, more news to start your day.

Housing affordability is at “crisis levels” and the deal won’t help, Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden wrote.

Tesla drops after setting a record closing high, while Lennar tumbles following weak earnings for the home builder.

Charlene Chu, a debt-focused senior analyst at Autonomous Research, sees trouble at China Vanke as a sign that the country’s economic problems are likely to get worse next year.

It has been a difficult time for companies in the housing sector as buying costs have remained high and home sales slow.

Texas Pacific Land announces a deal with Bolt Data & Energy to develop data-center campuses in West Texas.

Devin Stockfish said the timber company is “operating from a position of strength” thanks to initiatives taken to lower costs and boost productivity. 

Google is testing property ads at the top of search results, edging into Zillow’s turf.

Delayed jobs and inflation data come out this week, Supreme Court tariffs decision looms, SpaceX could serve up a feast in 2026, and more news to start your day.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the November jobs report on Tuesday, and the November consumer price index on Thursday. Both updates were delayed by the 43-day government shutdown.

Investors are betting on a new public offering of Freddie Mac and the eventual release from government conservatorship.

A housing uptick looks to be in the cards—but it doesn’t look priced into homebuilder stocks.

Lower mortgage rates are a boon for home buyers and owners who are looking to refinance.

The Fed’s decision to cut interest rates helped moved the 10-year Treasury yield lower—and mortgage rates by extension.

The 10-year Treasury yield, which informs the direction of mortgage rates, was heading lower after the Fed’s rate cut.

Nvidia slips after President Donald Trump says he plans to allow the company to sell its more advanced AI chip to China.

As Treasury yields fall, dividend stocks with higher payouts and room to maintain them are becoming an appealing bond alternative.

Home Depot’s guidance reflects a “reality check” that the much-anticipated home improvement spending rebound has not yet begun.

The home builder earned $4.58 a share on $3.4 billion in revenue in its fourth quarter. Earnings were lower than estimates though revenue beat projections.

After years of rising house prices, two new forecasts predict that home inflation will slow next year. Of course, its real estate, so location still matters.