The Latest Breaking News on Real Estate

Too Good To Pass Up? Parents Want To Sell Their Home To Their Son, But The $1,500 Mortgage Might Leave Him Eating 'Ramen Every Day'

A 20-year-old Reddit user says his parents want to sell him their home for $220,000, cover most of the down payment, pay the closing costs and even leave behind nearly all the furniture. But there's just one problem: the mortgage would take up half of his take-home pay.

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025

North Dakota And Alaska Earn Spots As Hardest-Working States. California Places 45th, New York 46th And Michigan Is The Lowest-Ranked

Americans work more hours than people in many other developed countries, and a new WalletHub study shows that people in some U.S. states are working especially hard—even when they don't have to.

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025

A 25-Year-Old With Wealthy Parents Wants To Build His Own Fortune—Here's What Financial Experts Told Him

A recent Reddit discussion has revealed the unvarnished truth about building wealth in America, sparked by a 25-year-old Swiss graduate’s candid confession: despite being “obsessed with getting wealthy” since childhood, his C-student record and general business degree have left him uncertain about his path forward.

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025

The ‘bizarre’ referral of the US housing finance agency chief to oust Lisa Cook

Former officials and experts say Bill Pulte’s request for inquiry into Fed governor’s alleged fraud is ‘unusual’

The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2025

Your 401(k) Options Just Got More Complicated: Here's What You Need to Know

Private equity, real estate and expanded annuities are now options, but they are more complex, less flexible and more expensive to own.

Kiplinger · Sep 7, 2025

Growth figures, business data to dominate forecasts

Unexpected economic growth will be closely watched for any hints of a cut to interest rates, ahead of key business and consumer confidence numbers

AAP · Sep 7, 2025

'We're Practically Married Anyway': Jobless Fiancé Used Partner's Savings For High-End Dinner And Expensive Ring

A woman said her unemployed fiancé used their shared savings, mostly funded by her income, to pay for a luxury dinner and engagement ring without her knowledge. 

Benzinga · Sep 6, 2025

Nigel Farage admits he was wrong to say he had bought house in Clacton

Reform UK leader says he should not have claimed he was buyer of property that was really bought by his partner

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2025

'You Don't Want The Money To Grow?' — Dave Ramsey Stunned As Caller With $880,000 Saved Fears A Higher Tax Bracket

Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey was stunned when a 78-year-old woman from New Jersey with $880,000 already saved said she feared earning more money because it might move her into a higher tax bracket. 

Benzinga · Sep 6, 2025

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

Australia is working with the Solomon Islands to limit China's security presence after declaring Beijing has no role to play in policing the Pacific.

AAP · Sep 5, 2025