Here’s how the housing market can rebound from one of its worst years in decades

Aarthi Swaminathan is a MarketWatch personal finance reporter covering residential real estate. She is the winner…

The financial elite aren’t worried about a stock-market bubble yet — but you can’t afford to be so complacent

Investors know bull markets end, of course. But even the global leaders descending on Davos may…

Citigroup’s stock is rising even with profit falling below expectations. Russia is one reason.

Published: Jan. 14, 2026 at 8:54 a.m. ET Citigroup missed fourth-quarter earnings expectations, but shares rose in…

A Fed-Treasury asset trade? One analyst says a swap could help the struggling housing market.

The White House is proposing a flurry of policies to stimulate the moribund housing market, and…

Homeowners and home buyers race to lock in falling mortgage rates

Mortgage rates fell over the last week, pushing the 30-year down and sparking a boost in…

‘It all feels impossible’: I’m 57 and on disability. My boyfriend died of a heart attack. Do I buy a townhouse or a condo?

“I can afford a $175,000 cash purchase.”

China’s record trade surplus is as big as the GDP of most countries

China was able to offset a slump in exports to the U.S. by redirecting them to…

‘I’m considering driving Lyft part time’: I’m 58 with a $1 million home. Do I finally give up work and enjoy life?

“One thought is for me to stop working at age 60, while my wife continues for…

Billionaire Google co-founder Larry Page shells out $173 million on Miami mansions

Realtor.com Some billionaires may be leaving California as threat of wealth tax looms Published: Jan. 14,…

Actress Olivia Wilde sells L.A. home at a loss for $5.23 million

Published: Jan. 14, 2026 at 4:58 a.m. ET Olivia Wilde is living up to her name by…