President Trump signs executive order to lower mortgage rates and bring less competition

CNBC's Diana Olick reports on news regarding real estate.

Trump floats idea to extend business tax break to homeowners

President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzlerland, floated the idea of allowing depreciation for personal residences.  

Pending home sales drop sharply in December, dampening 2026 outlook

There were just 1.18 million homes on the market in December, down 9% from November, and matching the lowest inventory level of 2025.

Mortgage refinances surged again, but rates are now suddenly jumping higher

Mortgage refinancing jumped sharply higher for the second straight week, as interest rates fell further, but that boom may be about to bust.