US housing market reviving in time to boost 2020 economy
America's housing market has come back to life in the final months of the year and promises to boost the economy in 2020.
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Dog starts house fire by switching on microwave
Every now and again incredible stories emerge of heroic dogs saving their owners from house fires.
Bivona, Sicily, is the latest Italian town selling homes for $1
So many towns in Italy are now competing to offload old houses for less than the price of an espresso that some are trying to sweeten the deal further to lure buyers away from their rivals.
The crackdown on secret real estate listings
The National Association of Realtors is cracking down on "private listings," properties that aren't listed publicly on the multiple listing service and get shown to only a handful of buyers.
Your home may not be a mansion, but you may still pay a 'mansion tax'
Beginning in January, homeowners in Washington will soon pay a real estate tax that increases based on the sale price of their home.
Will housing market continue to prop up US economy?
Despite a recent drop in retail sales, softer business spending and a slowdown in job growth, the housing market keeps humming along. That's good news for a US economy that may need housing to keep the current recovery alive.
Political and trade chaos take a toll on stocks. Dow closes 142 points lower and Nasdaq loses 1.5%
The Dow and the broader stock market finished a volatile session lower on Tuesday as political upheaval and trade chaos took a toll on markets.
Why aren't Americans buying more homes?
Interest rates are dropping and American mortgages are cheaper than they've been in years. The US economy is strong. That's a recipe for a booming housing market — but it isn't booming at all.
Indiana police capture escaped prisoner in nearby vacant home
The inmate who fled the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City on Wednesday morning was captured shortly after midnight, according to Indiana's Department of Corrections.
Kamala Harris unveils $100 billion black homeownership plan
California Sen. Kamala Harris unveiled a $100 billion plan to invest in black homeownership -- a proposal the 2020 presidential candidate said that, if elected, would set in motion her broader plan to tackle the US racial wealth gap.
