Property News
Why mortgage pro says it's a good to privatize Fannie, Freddie Mac
CNBC - 11 Sep 2019 21:07
The government is weighing whether a recent court win for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be appealed to the Supreme Court. Nader Tavakoli of Eagle Rock Capital joins CNBC's "Power Lunch" to discuss whe...
Here's how many people tapped their retirement plan to buy a house
CNBC - 11 Sep 2019 19:11
Some prospective homeowners will do just about anything to buy their first house. Borrowing from a 401(k) plan, selling their belongings and borrowing from family are all possibilities, according to data from Bankrate.co...
Homebuyers snap up lower mortgage rates
CNBC - 11 Sep 2019 13:58
Homebuyers are taking advantage of lower mortgage rates and a slightly more desperate seller. CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the latest mortgage application data.
REITs are an 'interesting alternative' to bonds, stocks: DBS
CNBC - 11 Sep 2019 10:24
With bonds looking "pretty dicey" and global macro uncertainty making it difficult to take big risks in stocks, investors can consider investing in REITs, says Tim Wong of DBS Bank.