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London politics
fromIndependent
17 hours ago

Evictions rise in wake of controversial new rent reforms, data shows

Eviction notices have increased by 45% since new rent reforms were announced, putting hundreds of families at risk of homelessness.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
10 hours ago

8 Best U.S. Cities for First-time Homebuyers Looking for Affordability and Opportunity

Certain U.S. metro areas offer better conditions for first-time homebuyers, with improved affordability and less competition.
#pending-sales
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Weekly pending home sales show yearly growth as mortgage rates fall

Weekly pending home sales increased to 73,241, indicating a rebound from holiday impacts rather than solely from falling mortgage rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Weekly pending home sales show yearly growth as mortgage rates fall

Weekly pending home sales increased to 73,241, indicating a rebound from holiday impacts rather than solely from falling mortgage rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
more#pending-sales
#real-estate
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
more#real-estate
#home-prices
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Home prices are falling in these 89 housing markets-see what's behind it

U.S. home prices increased by 0.8% year-over-year from March 2025 to March 2026, showing a slowdown in growth compared to previous years.
SF real estate
fromFortune
5 days ago

Another month, another record-high home price: March hits $408,800-the 33rd straight increase | Fortune

Home prices continue to rise, reaching a record high, despite falling sales and promises to increase housing inventory.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Case-Shiller: Home price growth cooled further in January

Home prices are experiencing a decline in real terms, with affordability issues and regional disparities impacting the housing market.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Home prices are falling in these 89 housing markets-see what's behind it

U.S. home prices increased by 0.8% year-over-year from March 2025 to March 2026, showing a slowdown in growth compared to previous years.
SF real estate
fromFortune
5 days ago

Another month, another record-high home price: March hits $408,800-the 33rd straight increase | Fortune

Home prices continue to rise, reaching a record high, despite falling sales and promises to increase housing inventory.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Case-Shiller: Home price growth cooled further in January

Home prices are experiencing a decline in real terms, with affordability issues and regional disparities impacting the housing market.
more#home-prices
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

HOA liens climb 8.6% in 2025 as Sun Belt pressure mounts

Homeowners associations filed 284,933 liens against U.S. homeowners in 2025, an 8.6% increase from the 262,446 filings in 2024, equivalent to one lien every 90 seconds.
Real estate
Real estate
fromFortune
2 days ago

Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market - and pulling away from the pack | Fortune

Older Millennials have become the highest-earning home buyers, leveraging home equity to upgrade to larger properties.
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 days ago

Gen Z is carving a different path in the housing market by going it alone | Fortune

Gen Z is increasingly buying homes alone, with 53% of buyers aged 18-26 purchasing without partners, a significant rise from millennials.
Real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

US foreclosure filings rise 26% in Q1 2026, ATTOM says

Foreclosure activity increased significantly in Q1 2026, indicating rising financial pressure on homeowners and shifting housing market dynamics.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

First-time homebuyer commissions remain steady despite NAR settlement

First-time homebuyers face stable or rising real estate commissions despite recent settlement changes, with limited negotiation occurring among clients.
#inventory-growth
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
more#inventory-growth
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Sweeping residential zoning reform becomes law in Idaho

Mountain West states like Idaho experienced housing price surges due to an influx of remote workers during the pandemic, but local governments resist regulatory changes.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

CREA downgrades housing market forecast due to 'oil shock' | CBC News

CREA has downgraded its housing market forecast due to rising mortgage rates and weaker sales, influenced by inflation and global events.
#homeownership
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
more#homeownership
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Homebuilder confidence ticks down amid economic uncertainty

Rising mortgage rates, higher gas prices, and inflation fears have significantly impacted consumer confidence and housing market demand.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Government's 1.5m housebuilding target in England is suffering subsidence | Nils Pratley

The government's target of 1.5 million new homes in England is increasingly unlikely due to reduced land purchases by major housebuilders.
#mortgage-rates
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Housing market crash unlikely despite war, high rates

Housing demand remains strong despite rising mortgage rates, with no historical precedent for price crashes without distressed sellers.
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

In this buyer's market, one home seller took an offer $10,000 below asking price, covered $5,000 in closing costs, and paid for $12,000 in repairs | Fortune

The war with Iran is increasing mortgage rates, complicating the housing market and potentially dampening home sales during the busy spring season.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Mortgage applications up 1.8% as refinance jumps 5%

Mortgage rates declined to 6.42%, supporting an increase in refinance applications despite subdued purchase activity due to economic uncertainty.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Iran war helped freeze L.A.'s housing market. Some hope ceasefire will bring more sales

Mortgage rates significantly impact first-time homebuyers' affordability in Los Angeles, with fluctuations causing uncertainty in the housing market.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage applications drop as refi, purchase demand weakens

Higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continue to depress mortgage applications, with refinance activity at its lowest since December 2025.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Housing market crash unlikely despite war, high rates

Housing demand remains strong despite rising mortgage rates, with no historical precedent for price crashes without distressed sellers.
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

In this buyer's market, one home seller took an offer $10,000 below asking price, covered $5,000 in closing costs, and paid for $12,000 in repairs | Fortune

The war with Iran is increasing mortgage rates, complicating the housing market and potentially dampening home sales during the busy spring season.
more#mortgage-rates
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Mapped: Where home buyers are getting the least floor space for their money

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and housing, emphasizing the importance of financial support for quality reporting.
#labor-market
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

MBA: Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

The labor market shows moderate job growth, rising inflation, and a risky housing market with increasing delinquencies among FHA loans.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Why the hiring rate matters more than unemployment for the housing market

The labor market remains strong with low unemployment, impacting housing stability and reducing risks of distressed inventory.
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

MBA: Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

The labor market shows moderate job growth, rising inflation, and a risky housing market with increasing delinquencies among FHA loans.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Why the hiring rate matters more than unemployment for the housing market

The labor market remains strong with low unemployment, impacting housing stability and reducing risks of distressed inventory.
more#labor-market
#kb-home
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This $3B builder moves from California to Arizona-signaling something about the housing market's next decade

KB Home will relocate its headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027, reflecting a shift in the U.S. homebuilding landscape and cost-saving measures.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This $3B builder moves from California to Arizona-signaling something about the housing market's next decade

KB Home will relocate its headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027, reflecting a shift in the U.S. homebuilding landscape and cost-saving measures.
more#kb-home
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

White House says US has housing deficit of 10 million units

The estimated housing shortage in the U.S. ranges from 1.2 million to over 4 million units, depending on the criteria used.
SF real estate
fromFortune
5 days ago

Real estate has had a terrible start to spring-usually housing's hottest season | Fortune

The 2026 housing market is struggling due to high mortgage rates and low consumer confidence, leading to a decline in home sales.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Wichita, KS: Prices Fall

Wichita's real estate market offers more choices and lower prices, with homes selling faster than last year despite increased inventory.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA: Prices Rise

Virginia Beach's housing market is competitive, with rising prices and limited inventory favoring sellers.
#inflation
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Mortgage rates dip as Middle East ceasefire cools investor fears

The war in Iran and inflation are impacting the housing market, but the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Mortgage rates dip as Middle East ceasefire cools investor fears

The war in Iran and inflation are impacting the housing market, but the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates.
more#inflation
Real estate
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Why giant homebuilders are sticking with Sun Belt growth markets despite housing market weakness

Beazer Homes focuses on long-term growth markets in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida despite short-term market challenges.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Jose, CA: Prices Fall

San Jose's real estate market remains competitive with rising inventory, slight price dips, and homes selling quickly, but still favors sellers overall.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Albuquerque, NM: Inventory Shrinks

Albuquerque's housing market shows fewer listings, stable prices, and longer selling times, indicating a shift in seller leverage and buyer patience.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Sacramento, CA: Inventory Climbs

Sacramento's housing market remains strong with rising prices, fast sales, and limited inventory, favoring sellers despite an increase in new listings.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Nashville, TN: Prices Fall

Nashville's housing market is shifting towards buyers, with increased inventory, falling prices, and longer days on market.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with fewer listings, fast sales, and stable prices despite a slight dip.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's housing market faces shrinking inventory and slight price declines, with homes selling at a steady pace despite fewer listings.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Omaha, NE: Prices Fall

Omaha's housing market shows increased inventory, falling prices, and faster sales, providing buyers with more options and sellers with strategic pricing challenges.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Philadelphia, PA: Prices Fall

Philadelphia's housing market is tightening with limited inventory, slightly dipping prices, and homes taking longer to sell.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Raleigh, NC: Prices Fall

Raleigh's housing market is shifting, offering buyers more options and leverage as inventory increases and prices adjust.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oklahoma City, OK: Prices Fall

Oklahoma City's housing market favors buyers with increased inventory, lower prices, and longer days on market.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in El Paso, TX: Prices Rise

El Paso's real estate market remains strong with rising prices and increased listings, offering buyers more options despite tight overall inventory.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Indianapolis, IN: Inventory Climbs

Indianapolis real estate market shows increased inventory, longer home selling times, and significant price cuts, giving buyers more leverage than in previous years.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Cleveland, OH: Inventory Climbs

Cleveland's real estate market shows resilience with rising prices and increased inventory, providing buyers with more negotiating power.
Chicago
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Chicago, IL: Prices Fall

Chicago's real estate market favors sellers with low inventory, stable prices, and homes selling faster than the national average.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Baltimore, MD: Prices Fall

Baltimore's real estate market favors buyers with increased inventory, falling prices, and longer selling times, requiring realistic pricing from sellers.
#boston-real-estate
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Boston, MA: Prices Fall

Boston's real estate market is competitive with a median listing price of $966,250, despite a 12% year-over-year drop.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 week ago
Boston real estate

How Much Does A Boston Condo Cost In 2026? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

The median cost for a Boston condo in 2026 is approximately $719,000, varying significantly by neighborhood and unit size.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Boston, MA: Prices Fall

Boston's real estate market is competitive with a median listing price of $966,250, despite a 12% year-over-year drop.
more#boston-real-estate
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Atlanta, GA: Inventory Shrinks

Atlanta's real estate market remains strong with rising prices and decreasing inventory, contrasting with national trends.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Columbus, OH: Inventory Climbs

Columbus remains a strong real estate market with stable prices and limited inventory, attracting buyers despite a national slowdown.
Austin
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Austin, TX: Prices Fall

Austin's real estate market shows declining prices and longer selling times, providing buyers with negotiation opportunities despite a stable number of listings.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Optimal Blue reports March 2026 purchase locks jump 38%

Cash-out refinance volume rose 9% from February and 21% from March 2025, while rate-and-term refinance volume fell 34% month over month but remained more than 66% higher than a year ago.
Real estate
NYC real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million

Increased home construction in the US could benefit the middle class and stimulate economic growth, addressing a 10 million housing shortage.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

More homes are staying in the family - is yours one of them?

A growing share of homes in the U.S. are being transferred through inheritance due to housing affordability challenges.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

20 major housing markets with enough inventory to create homebuyer deals later this year

Most regional housing markets have rising listings but remain below pre-pandemic inventory levels, affecting home price growth differently across regions.
SF real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

The 'affordability economy' has created a housing market nobody predicted: Prices collapsing in the Sun Belt, soaring in the Rust Belt | Fortune

U.S. housing market is experiencing a significant decline in prices after a post-pandemic boom, with projections for continued decreases.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

RealTrends Verified launches 2026 top brokerage rankings

The housing market is evolving, with brokerages adapting strategies amid inventory constraints and affordability challenges, as reflected in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings.
Digital life
fromRoughMaps
1 week ago

Why Digital Nomads Are Wearing Out Their Welcome - RoughMaps

Remote workers have significantly impacted local housing markets, leading to increased rents and displacement in cities like Lisbon and Mexico City.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

States with the most-and least-housing market inventory heading into the core spring selling season

Monitoring active listings and months of supply is crucial for assessing home price momentum and market dynamics.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Dwight Sandlin's 2026 spring-selling survive-to-thrive guide

The current housing market is unpredictable, with varying conditions across regions and challenges for builders amid rising rates and land price stability.
#first-time-buyers
Real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

The housing market has been frozen for 3 years. Here's why this spring could finally change that | Fortune

The U.S. housing market shows early signs of recovery as first-time buyers return and affordability improves.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

The housing market has been frozen for 3 years. Here's why this spring could finally change that | Fortune

The U.S. housing market shows early signs of recovery as first-time buyers return and affordability improves.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
more#first-time-buyers
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

Housing prices in Canada are declining, but affordability remains a challenge for first-time homebuyers due to stagnant wage growth.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Modular home providers see 400pc rise in calls as Government moves to relax law

A modular home provider has seen an increase of over 400pc in enquiries since it was revealed the Government intends to further relax restrictions around their use.
UK politics
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

What a $400K Home Looks Like in Minneapolis Right Now

The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro shows increased housing accessibility with rising listings and decreasing prices, while the broader Midwest sees a price increase.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Mortgage lenders ramp up homebuilder divisions

Ginsburg stated that treating builder business as a core pillar rather than a side channel reflects a broader industry shift. He believes a healthy balance of builders should be around 15% to 20% of the overall retail book of business.
Real estate
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
Miami
fromMoneywise
2 weeks ago

58-year-old left NYC for Miami looking for tax savings. But he found an even bigger win: early retirement

Scott Scovel's move from NYC to Miami allowed him to retire earlier due to lower housing costs and no state income tax.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Bad News All Around!' Fox Business Host Stunned By Highly Inflationary' Prices in Total Bummer of an Economic Analysis

High energy prices are kryptonite for the housing market. Affordability, especially for those first-time home buyers, is now an elusive dream until oil prices come down and interest rates come down.
SF real estate
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