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The 22-day government shutdown is halting federally backed home loans, leaving many buyers unable to close on their homes. Experts say the impact will hit first-time homebuyers the hardest, as programs like USDA and FHA loans remain frozen.
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation's labor market.
The Raleigh Area Land Trust has broken ground on the Cottages of Idlewild, the city's first permanently affordable cottage court.
U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings Tuesday morning, evaluating more than 850 cities and towns across the country. Cary and Apex secured spots in the top 10, with Cary ranked No. 5 and Apex No. 7.
Cary and Apex secured spots in the top 10, with Cary ranked No. 5 and Apex No. 7.
A new study finds climate risk could soon affect mortgage approvals as rising flood and insurance costs drive up foreclosures and lender losses in vulnerable areas.
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MLS data shows single-family home prices in Wendell Falls have climbed from an average of around $350,000 in 2020 to approximately $540,000 in 2024.
WRAL News reached out to realtors who said the growth in Wendell Falls is similar to other communities across the Triangle, specifically in places like Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.
A new report reveals a severe housing shortage in North Carolina, with Wake County projected to be 110,000 homes short of demand by 2029. It could drive up house prices as demand is greater than the supply.
Shaun Gallagher, WRAL reporter
The average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is currently near 7%. Real estate experts say it's highly unlikely we'll see rates near 3% anytime soon.
Insurance rates are expected to increase for North Carolina homeowners.
Johnston County residents learned their property values have skyrocketed after receiving reappraisal notices last week in the mail.
A combination of factors could drive up home prices again in the Triangle. WRAL Investigates how President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises of deporting illegal immigrants and imposing new tariffs could impact the local real estate market.
Karin Caifa looks at the pros and cons of stigmatized properties and how to uncover a property's past.
Prospective homebuyers in North Carolina are facing new challenges as climate change significantly impacts real estate decisions. Zillow and other apps have launched features to detail climate risk, including predictions for flooding, fire and extreme weather events.
High mortgage rates, limited housing supply and historically poor affordability have kept buying a home stubbornly out of reach for Moira Gallagher, an economic researcher who is expecting her third child.
To Moira Gallagher, 38, buying a house in Anchorage, Alaska, would be a step toward financial stability for her growing family. But even with a six-figure household income and stable jobs, she and her husband have struggled to make a purchase.
Jeanna Smialek, New York Times
New market analysis shows people looking to buy a home may have a few more options and a little more time to make a decision.
Central North Carolina has seen homes that are for sale sit on the market for a little bit longer compared to a year ago.
Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter
(CNN) -- Realtors across the US are bracing for a seismic shift in the way they do business. Starting August 17, new rules will roll out that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes.
By Samantha Delouya, CNN & Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter
The most expensive home on the list is an 8,724-square-foot property on Surf Court with a price per square foot of $1,444 and a lot size of 2.3 acres.
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