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nippon.comMid-Tier Condo Prices Fall 15% to 33% in 24 U.S. Markets
Data compiled through April show price declines from peaks reached between 2021 and 2024. Two markets recorded drops exceeding 30 percent while five others fell between 20 and 28 percent.
Mortgage Rates Rise as Inflation Reaches Three-Year High
Mortgage rates have climbed to 6.62 percent amid rising inflation. Experts link the increase to bond market movements and the ongoing conflict in Iran.
New York PostSix U.S. Cities Report Median Home Listing Prices Below $300,000 in April
Realtor.com data show six of the top 100 U.S. housing markets posted median listing prices under $300,000 last month. All six cities recorded year-over-year increases in active listings.
30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.51 Percent This Week
The average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.51 percent from 6.36 percent, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. The rate remains below the 6.86 percent level recorded one year earlier.
dailywire.comU.S. Housing Market Shows Regional Differences in Buyer and Seller Power
Inventory levels and buyer leverage vary across regions. Some Sun Belt markets now favor buyers while parts of the Northeast remain seller-dominated.
SemaforChina Housing Market Shows Mixed Signs in Ongoing Slump
Home prices in major Chinese cities rose slightly this year while panic listings declined. Economists offered differing views on whether the changes signal a sustained recovery.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewZillow Loses Access to Thousands of Chicago-Area Listings After Filing Lawsuit
Zillow reported a sharp drop in Chicago-area property listings on its platform after filing an antitrust suit against Midwest Real Estate Data LLC and Compass. The company alleges the two entities created a private listing network that restricts access to homes.
fortune.comSingle Gen Z Women Outpace Men in Home Purchases
Single Gen Z women accounted for 35 percent of homebuyers in their generation while single Gen Z men accounted for 18 percent, according to National Association of Realtors data covering July 2024 through June 2025. Overall Gen Z buyers represented 4 percent of all U.S. home purc…
Australian Budget Changes Target Capital Gains and Trusts
The Australian government introduced changes to capital gains tax discounts and trust taxation in last week’s budget. The measures are projected to raise $2.2 billion by 2029-30. Conservative media outlets have described the changes as a threat to the housing market and as a form…
winnipegfreepress.comGallup Poll Finds 29% of Americans View Current Housing Market as Good Time to Buy
A Gallup survey shows 29 percent of Americans consider now a good time to purchase a home, while 67 percent view it as a bad time. The poll reflects public sentiment on housing affordability and market conditions.
manilatimes.netU.S. 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Reaches 6.75 Percent
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.75 percent on Tuesday. The increase marks the highest level since July 2025 according to Mortgage News Daily.
Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.56 Percent, Increasing Use of Adjustable-Rate Loans
The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages increased to 6.56 percent last week. Mortgage applications fell while the share of adjustable-rate mortgages rose to nearly 10 percent.
theweek.comEnglish Student Loans and Housing Market Create Generational Differences
BBC News presenter Evan Davis, born in 1962, examines whether baby boomers benefited more than later generations in higher education, pensions and housing. The article compares student debt terms, university access rates and property price changes across birth cohorts.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Government Alters Tax and Housing Policies in New Budget
The government presented a budget that changes tax treatment of assets and housing incentives. Officials said the measures address differences between wage earners and asset owners. The changes follow earlier positions taken by the same government.
washingtonpost.comAustralian Government Announces Changes to Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax
The federal government has introduced tax reforms limiting negative gearing on existing properties to new builds, adjusting the capital gains tax concession and applying a 30 per cent minimum tax rate to capital gains and family trusts. The measures, announced in the budget on Tu…
qz.comGen Z Share of Homebuyers Rises to 4% in 2025, Still Far Below Previous Generations at Same Age
Francisco Vazquez, 27, bought a three-bedroom home in Milwaukee for $220,000 after saving $72,000 in just over two years, including a year living rent-free with his parents. Joanna Belechak, 25, purchased a beige brick townhouse in Pittsburgh more than two years ago with parental…
upi.comUS 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Averages 6.36 Percent
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.36 percent in the week ended May 14 from 6.37 percent the prior week. Freddie Mac reported the figure on Thursday. Mortgage rates have fluctuated in a narrow range in recent weeks after earlier volatility tied to econom…
rismedia.comUK Estate Agents Report Weaker House Price Expectations in April Survey
A closely watched survey found more UK estate agents reported declining house prices in April. The war in Iran and elevated borrowing costs both hit buyer confidence. The survey covers house prices across the UK.
rnz.co.nzNew Zealand Median House Prices Fall in April
Seasonally adjusted median house prices declined 0.5 percent in April from the prior month. They slipped 0.6 percent from the same month a year earlier. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand released the figures on Thursday.
The TimesVistry Cuts New-Build Prices by Average 6% and Lifts Sales Rate by One-Third
Britain’s second-biggest housebuilder reported stronger open-market sales in 2026 after reducing prices and offering more incentives, but said the moves will leave first-half pre-tax profits significantly lower than a year earlier. Vistry now forecasts adjusted pre-tax profit of…
US MBA Mortgage Applications Rise 1.7% After Prior Week's Decline
Mortgage applications increased after declining in the prior week, according to data released Wednesday. The 30-year mortgage rate edged higher to 6.46 percent. The figures come as the housing market continues to adjust to elevated borrowing costs.
foxbusiness.comExisting Home Sales Essentially Flat in April at 4.02 Million Annual Pace
U.S. existing home sales were essentially flat last month and unchanged from a year earlier, missing economists' forecasts. The median sales price reached an all-time high for any April while inventory rose modestly but remained well below historical norms.
marketwatch.comExisting-Home Sales Rose 0.2% in April
Existing-home sales increased 0.2% in April from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.04 million, the National Association of Realtors reported. The gain fell short of economists' forecasts and left sales near the low levels that have persisted for more than…
The IndependentLloyds Launches £5,000 Deposit Mortgage for First-Time Buyers
Lloyds Bank will offer a five-year fixed-rate mortgage requiring only a £5,000 deposit on properties up to £300,000, available from May 18 through Lloyds, Halifax and brokers. The product targets renters who can afford monthly payments but struggle to save larger deposits, with b…
Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.25 Percent on May 11 2026
The average 30-year mortgage rate stood at 6.25 percent and the 15-year rate at 5.75 percent as of May 11 2026 according to Zillow. Refinance rates were slightly higher at 6.57 percent for 30-year loans. Rates have improved from a year ago but remain above mid-April levels as bor…
The New YorkerNew Home Median Price Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly Five Years
The median new construction home sold for $387,400 in March, down 6.2 percent from a year earlier. Sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000, up 3.3 percent from the prior year, as builders cut prices and sizes to address affordability.
The IndependentUK House Price Growth Halves in April
Annual house price growth in the UK fell to 0.4 per cent in April from 0.8 per cent in March. The average UK house price declined 0.1 per cent month-on-month to £299,313. Average prices paid by first-time buyers reached their lowest level of the year.
nypost.comRedfin Ranks Top 10 U.S. Neighborhoods by Buyer Demand Growth for 2026
Redfin's annual ranking shows the region dominating for the second year as buyers seek affordability amid a national median home price above $400,000. Florida neighborhoods took the top two spots while Wisconsin, Michigan and Missouri rounded out the list. First-time buyer share…
freepressjournal.inSurvey Finds Over 80 Percent of Young U.S. Adults View Economy as Bad or Terrible
A Generation Lab survey conducted in late April found that 84 percent of Americans ages 18-24 and 81 percent of those ages 25-29 rate economic conditions as bad or terrible. The poll results come as foreclosure filings rose 26 percent in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earl…
americanbanker.comForeclosure Filings Rise to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Foreclosure filings in the United States reached a six-year high as rising property taxes, insurance costs and debt strain homeowners. The increase marks a reversal from pandemic-era lows in foreclosure activity. @WSJ reported the data and underlying pressures.
marketwatch.comMedian New Home Sales Price Falls 5.3 Percent in March
The median sales price for a new single-family home dropped $21,600 month-over-month to $387,400 in March, the lowest level since July 2021. The decline marked the largest monthly drop since November 2024. After inflation adjustment, the real median price reached its lowest point…
koreaherald.comSouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung Reiterates Commitment to Stabilizing Housing Market
President Lee Jae Myung stated that normalizing the real estate market is a key national policy and an inevitable trend. He shared a news article on X forecasting declining house prices and warned against the myth of real estate invincibility. The move aligns with his administrat…
CnbcMan Arrested in Northern Territory Child's Death; U.S. Non-Homeowners' 5-Year Homebuying Expectations Fall to 2013 Low
Northern Territory authorities expect charges soon in the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, found after a five-day search in Alice Springs. Separately, U.S. polling shows declining expectations for homeownership amid economic pressures, while safety advocates highligh…
dailywire.com (News photo)White House Highlights U.S. Economic Growth in Housing and Recovery Metrics
The White House released a statement on recent economic indicators showing growth in the U.S. economy, with emphasis on improved housing supply and affordability. These developments are said to benefit families and businesses, impacting an estimated 126 million households based o…
dailywire.comCompass Expands Pre-Market Listings Amid Acquisitions and Industry Shifts
Compass has introduced a new listing format that omits sales history details, allowing homes to be marketed and sold before officially hitting the market. The brokerage's strategy, led by CEO Robert Reffkin, has prompted partnerships and legal disputes with rivals like Zillow and…
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investopedia.comU.S. Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly to 6.09% for 30-Year Fixed After Five-Week Low
Mortgage rates increased modestly this week amid renewed Middle East tensions, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 6.09%, up seven basis points from last week. Shorter-term and adjustable-rate options also edged higher, though four lenders offered rates below 6% APR. Forecasts f…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDubai Home Price Index Declines 5.9% in March 2026, First Drop Since 2020
Home values in Dubai fell for the first time since the global pandemic, with a key index declining 5.9% in March 2026 from the previous month. The drop returned prices to levels seen six months earlier. Foreign investors and expatriates had previously driven the market's rapid gr…
thegatewaypundit.comUS Government Announces Measures to Reduce Credit Score Costs, Impacting Fair Isaac Shares
Shares of Fair Isaac declined on Wednesday following actions by the US government. Officials stated the steps aim to reduce costs for credit scores and expand homeownership access. The moves address affordability in the housing market.
rismedia.comUS Mortgage Applications Rise 7.9% as Rates Dip to 6.35%
US mortgage applications increased by 7.9% in the week ending April 17, up from 1.8% previously. The 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.35% from 6.42%. This marks the largest weekly gain in home purchase applications since early January, amid easing financing costs.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDynex Capital Reports Q1 2026 Earnings with Book Value at $12.60 Per Share
Dynex Capital, Inc. reported a negative 2.5% economic return for Q1 2026, with book value declining to $12.60 per share amid market volatility. The company raised $442 million in capital and grew its investment portfolio to $6 billion. Executives highlighted opportunities in agen…
rnz.co.nzU.S. Retail Sales Climb 1.7% in March 2026, Surpassing Estimates with Core Sales Up 1.9%
U.S. retail sales increased 1.7% month-over-month in March 2026, beating estimates of 1.4%, while core retail sales rose 1.9%. Pending home sales grew 1.5% month-over-month but fell 1.1% year-over-year. Used electric vehicle sales jumped 20% in the first quarter of 2026 compared…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCrest Nicholson Shares Plunge Most on Record After Cutting Earnings Guidance
Crest Nicholson's shares fell the most on record following the company's decision to lower its earnings guidance. The move came amid elevated economic uncertainty. The events highlight ongoing challenges in the housing sector.
dawn.comSouth Korean Cabinet Approves Extended Grace Period for Multiple Home Owners to Avoid Higher Capital Gains Taxes
South Korea's Cabinet approved revisions to enforcement decrees, exempting multiple home owners from higher capital gains taxes if they apply for sales permits by May 9, 2026. The changes apply to owners in designated speculative areas, resuming heavy taxation after a four-year p…
dailywire.comU.S. Housing Market Shows 46.3% More Sellers Than Buyers in February 2026
Data indicates a significant imbalance in the U.S. housing market, with 46.3% more home sellers than buyers recorded in February 2026. This represents the largest gap since tracking began in 2013. The difference has increased from 29.8% a year earlier.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBaby Boomers Account for Largest Share of Home Buyers in 2026 as First-Time Buyer Share Hits Record Low
The National Association of REALTORS reported that Baby Boomers made up 42% of home buyers in 2026, while first-time buyers represented only 21%, the lowest level since 1981. The report details generational differences in buying patterns, including income levels and home sizes. A…
Ashtianilastuser / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)National Association of Realtors Lowers 2026 Home Sales Forecast Amid March Decline and Falling Mortgage Rates
Existing home sales in the United States decreased 3.6% in March from February, reaching an annual pace of 3.98 million units. This marked the slowest pace in nine months and fell below economist expectations. The National Association of Realtors has revised its forecast downward…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFreddie Mac Reports Decline in 30-Year and 15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates for Week Ending April 9
Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 6.37% for the week ending April 9, down from 6.46% the previous week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.74%, a slight decline from 5.77%. These rates reflect weekly surveys of lenders by the g…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Furniture Retailers Face Bankruptcies Amid Low Housing Market Turnover
Several U.S. furniture retailers have filed for bankruptcy and begun liquidation processes due to reduced demand from low home sales. Record-low housing turnover has resulted in fewer customers purchasing furniture. The situation reflects broader challenges in the retail sector t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Home Prices Rise Faster Than Household Incomes, Reducing Affordability
Home prices in the United States have increased at a faster rate than household incomes, according to a report cited by @unusual_whales referencing NBC. This trend has made homeownership more difficult for many potential buyers. The disparity highlights ongoing challenges in the…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRealtor.com Identifies 13 U.S. Housing Markets with High Concentrations of Million-Dollar Listings
Realtor.com has released a report on 13 U.S. housing markets where at least half of active listings exceed $1 million, with fewer than 500 such listings in each. Nantucket, Massachusetts, tops the list with nearly all active listings at $1 million or more and a median price of $4…
qz.comManhattan Median Rent Reaches $5,000 per Month for First Time
The median rent in Manhattan has hit $5,000 per month, marking a historic high according to data from MorePerfectUS. Separately, US spending on data center projects has surpassed spending on office developments for the first time, as reported by Bloomberg. These trends reflect sh…
Martin Addison / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Mortgage Applications Decline Annually for First Time in Over a Year Amid Economic Uncertainty
Mortgage demand from homebuyers and homeowners fell 4% annually in the week ending October 6, marking the first yearly drop in over a year. The decline coincides with weakening consumer sentiment influenced by geopolitical tensions from the Israel-Hamas war. Data from the Mortgag…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS MBA Mortgage Applications Decline 0.8% for Week Ending April 3
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 0.8% decrease in mortgage applications for the week ending April 3, following a 10.4% drop the prior week. The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.51% from 6.57%. This data reflects ongoing trends in the housing finance sector amid…
dailywire.comCNBC Housing Market Survey Shows Buyers and Sellers Exiting Market in Q1 2025
The CNBC Housing Market Survey for the first quarter of 2025 indicates that buyers and sellers are leaving the housing market. Respondents, consisting of top real estate agents, reported local market conditions and sentiment. Buyers expressed greater concerns about the economy an…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHarris Poll Survey Reveals Challenges in U.S. Housing Market for Buyers and Owners
A Harris Poll survey of over 2,000 U.S. consumers indicates widespread concerns about housing affordability and maintenance costs. Younger generations, particularly Gen Z and millennials, report higher levels of pessimism regarding homeownership. The poll, the third on this topic…