Real Estate News
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Lower mortgage rates are causing an epic housing shortage
A lull in home sales earlier this year helped build much-needed supply, but a sharp drop in rates this summer brought demand back and has dramatically depleted that inventory. Read Article
WSJ: Softbank seeking control over WeWork through financial package
Eliot Brown, reporter from The Wall Street Journal, joins "Power Lunch" to discuss WeWork and how Softbank could seek control over the company. Read Article
VC firm with ties to Charles Koch expected to reach $100 million in new funding
Trust Ventures targets tech companies tackling broad public issues but facing high regulatory barriers. Read Article
Half of Americans say their financial situation hasn't improved since the Great Recession
The Great Recession ended a decade ago, but many Americans have not seen their financial situation improve. Read Article
Google expands plans for its massive second headquarters in San Jose
Google's application show its second headquarters could be bigger than expected. Read Article
Mortgages will be one of the bright spots of Q3, says KBW's Thomas Michaud
Thomas Michaud, CEO of KBW, a Stifel company, joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the markets and strength of the economy. Read Article
Housing prices are correcting, says Halstead CEO Diane Ramirez
Diane Ramirez, Halstead CEO, and Tendayi Kapfidze of LendingTree join "Squawk Box" to discuss the state of the housing market as refinancing ramps up. Read Article
Weekly mortgage refinances jump 10% as rates drop to the lowest level since August
An unexpected decline in mortgage interest rates had homeowners calling their lenders last week, looking to save money on their monthly payments. Read Article
Investor: I'm bullish on US housing
Cole Smead of Smead Capital Management says 18 to 35 year olds are the biggest population group in America and this demographic is able to purchase homes but has not been willing to so far. He explains why he sees home sales picking up. Read Article
The top 10 best places to retire
Among 125 metro areas nationwide, the best place to retire is Fort Myers, Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2020 rankings. Read Article