December new home sales come in at 745k, down 1.7% from November

CNBC's Rick Santelli and Diana Olick break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.

Personal loans surge amid affordability struggles: It's 'the middle-class refinancing option,' expert says

Some borrowers are turning to personal loans to refinance credit card debt. Those loans are expected increase nearly 6% this year, TransUnion forecasts

How Home Appraisal Services Impact Buying and Selling Decisions

A home sale can stall even after weeks of strong showings and multiple offers. Buyers feel confident about the price, sellers feel aligned, and then an appraisal comes in lower than expected. Suddenly negotiations reopen, financing gets shaky, and closing timelines stretch. Competitive markets ampli

California's housing crisis has turned RVs into rental properties

As the san Francisco Bay Area faces a severe housing shortage, a growing number of residents are turning to RVs as a last resort, with vehicle-based homelessness more than doubling since 2019. While San Francisco and San Jose implement new laws to crack down on street encampments, local nonprofits a