Men are making more money off their homes than women
The gender pay gap in the labor market is pretty well documented. But the gender gap also exists in the housing market.
11 million Americans spend half their income on rent
The number of people spending half their income on rent hit a record high in 2014, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Twinkie co-owner buys Playboy Mansion
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Waldorf Astoria’s Chinese buyer to turn most of rooms into condos
Massive renovation by Chinese insurer Anbang Insurance will close landmark Waldorf Astoria for more than a year to convert most rooms into luxury condos.
Why Brexit is great news for U.S. homebuyers
The average rate of a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 3.48% — the lowest level since May 2013, according to Freddie Mac.
Renters: You’re paying more for less space
The average size of a rental has shrunk 8% in the last 10 years, according to RentCafe.
U.K. home prices could drop. But don’t get too excited…
First-time home buyers may be excited that U.K. house prices could soon fall in the wake of the Brexit vote. But it’s not all good news for potential home buyers.
Investors bail out of U.K. real estate on Brexit shock
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union is sending shock waves through its property sector, leading worried investors to delay purchases and bail out of real estate funds.
UK housing market freezing up (and lower prices are coming)
Activity in the U.K. housing market has slumped since the Brexit vote and property professionals are predicting price falls across the country.
I pay more than half my income in rent
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