Property News
Property developers rush to attract Hong Kong residents amid uncertainty over new law
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 05:56
Amid economic recession and uncertainty over China's National Security Law, global real estate firms are trying to get Hong Kong residents to buy abroad.
Homebuilders just saw the strongest June sales since the last housing boom, as pandemic pushes more buyers to the suburbs
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 17:51
A sharp decline in the supply of existing homes for sale, increasing consumer preference for brand-new, high-tech homes with all the amenities for working and schooling, as well as an accelerating flight to the suburbs a...
Reverse mortgages may be helpful in retirement ... if you mind the pitfalls
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 14:34
Homeowners 62 or older can get cash from their home without selling, but here's what to know about a reverse mortgage before you sign onto this loan.
PropertyGuru explores Singapore's property buying sentiment in pandemic era
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 10:23
Access to financing and lower bank loan rates will be particularly critical to younger buyers in Singapore's property market, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to drive ongoing pricing uncertainty, says Hari Krishnan...
You might have a tough time getting a 'jumbo mortgage' during pandemic. Here's what to expect
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 21:13
Banks and lenders remain more cautious about making loans for home purchases or mortgage refinances that are higher than the government limits for so-called conforming loans. Here's how to find a "jumbo" loan and what th...
Apple to spend $400 million this year to fight California's housing crisis
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 17:03
It's part of a total $2.5 billion Apple says it will spend on the initiative over several years.
June new home sales spike as real estate market heats up
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 16:53
Real estate markets across the country are heating up and a new, exclusive report shows that June new home sales saw the biggest spike in nearly a decade. CNBC's Diana Olick reports.
Real estate, bank sectors in Singapore are still competitive, exchange says
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 09:53
Geoff Howie of the Singapore Exchange discusses the competitive outlook for the Straits Times Index and Singapore's banking and real estate sectors.