Rising prices and interest rates are a "one-two punch" to homebuyers, Lennar chairman says

CNBC's Diana Olick is joined by Stuart Miller, CEO of Lennar, to discuss how interest rates are a "one-two punch" for housing......»»

Lennar Corp reported lower-than-expected quarterly home sales and orders on Wednesday, confirming fears that the U.S. housing market is slowing in the face of higher interest rates and rising prices after years of robust growth......»»

"A decline in interest rates in the fourth quarter was not enough to offset the impact of rising prices on home sales," says David M. Blitzer, managing director and chairman of the Index Committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices......»»

Cutting interest rates could spark a homebuying frenzy that combines with rising housing costs to send home prices to record levels, Bill Pulte said. The median home price could surge by 20% to over $500,000 if the Fed cuts rates.....»»

'Low interest rates are supporting housing affordability in a market where the cost of most materials is rising.'.....»»

Once again Phoenix led the nation in home price growth, but rising mortgage interest rates are throwing a monkey wrench into homebuyers' attempts to lock in on a good deal. Here's what the experts are seeing......»»

In Phoenix, Ariz., home prices have skyrocketed nearly 16% over the past year --- complicating attempts by house hunters to find a home amid rising interest rates......»»

MarketsThe small cap comeback is more impressive than the value comeback. (blog.validea.com)Rising prices doth not a bubble make. (time.com)Interest rates aren'.....»»

Are there any upsides to rising interest rates?.....»»

Rising interest rates and a recovery of energy prices may signal a switch for investors after a years-long appetite for growth stocks......»»

Rising interest rates and a recovery of energy prices may signal a switch for investors after a years-long appetite for growth stocks......»»

Gold prices fell during and after the Fed meeting on Wednesday. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell left interest rates unchanged at around zero and pointed out that ec.....»»

Fannie Mae is now faced with a double whammy of rising interest rates and an almost-certain collapse of homebuyers. What are the prospects for a public offering of Fannie Mae stock in 2021?.....»»

The Federal Reserve is likely to face more pressure from President Trump to cut interest rates. But the Fed could find itself with a thornier problem than angry tweets. A slowing economy and rising prices could make the Fed's job a lot more difficult......»»

U.S. underlying consumer prices increased solidly in August, leading to the largest annual gain in a year, but rising inflation is unlikely to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates again next week to support a slowing economy......»»

U.S. underlying consumer prices increased solidly in August, leading to the largest annual gain in a year, but rising inflation is unlikely to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates again next week to support a slowing economy......»»

Gold futures are on track to mark a second consecutive gain Thursday after the European Central Bank cut key eurozone interest rates and delivered a batch of measures intended to punch up the region’s sluggish economy — bullish moves for bullion......»»

Bond Prices Set To Fall - Dreaded Rising Interest Rates Is Nigh Upon Us.....»»

Oil prices reversed earlier gains on Friday but benchmark Brent crude was still set for its first weekly gain in five weeks amid rising tensions in the Middle East and on hopes for a drop in U.S. interest rates that may stimulate global growth......»»

Oil prices reversed earlier gains on Friday but benchmark Brent crude was still set for its first weekly gain in five weeks amid rising tensions in the Middle East and on hopes for a drop in U.S. interest rates that may stimulate global growth......»»