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US Home Prices Post Smallest Gain in More Than 2 Years: Case-Shiller
Home price gains in August were smaller than July’s 1.6 percent increase and well short of market expectations of 1.9 percent.
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How Much Living Space $1 Million Will Buy: Report
The national entry point for luxury homes fell for the fourth consecutive month in September.
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180,000 New Apartments Being Converted for Adaptive Reuse in US: Report
Hotels account for one-third of conversions, while schools saw the largest increase in 2024.
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Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level in Over a Year
A homebuyer with a $3,000 monthly budget can now afford a $473,750 home, up from $447,750 a year ago.
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US Single-Family Rent Growth Slows to 15-Year Low, Report Finds
Rents for single-family homes rose just 1.4 percent in August, less than half the 3.3 percent growth recorded in the same month in 2024.
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US Homebuyers Score Biggest Autumn Discounts in Years: Report
Meanwhile, the number of buyers’ markets in September doubled from a year ago.
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US Homeownership Tenure Hits Highest Level in 25 Years
Homeowners who sold off their properties in the third quarter made a 49.9 percent profit on a typical single-family home or condo.
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US Builder Confidence Hits Highest Level in 6 Months: National Association
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.27 percent, marking the second-lowest level so far this year.
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Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Merge to Form 2nd-Largest Timber Company in North America
The merger is expected to close in late to mid-2026, the companies said.
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China and Singapore Top List of Potential Miami Real Estate Investors
International buyers purchased almost 50 percent of new construction in South Florida in 2024, says realtors’ report.
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New US Home Listings See Biggest Rise in More Than 3 Months
Many buyers are waiting for mortgage rates to decline further before making a move in the market.
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Shutdown Could Leave Homebuyers Without Flood Insurance: NAR
The shutdown could cut off a measure that included an extension to the National Flood Insurance Program, according to an analysis.
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US Foreclosure Filings Jump 17 Percent to More Than 101,000 Properties
The persisting trend of higher foreclosure activity could be ‘an early indicator of emerging borrower strain,’ a foreclosure expert said.
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Rents in Australia Rise 44 Percent in 5 Years as Vacancies Hit New Low
Nationally, rents increased 4.3 percent in a year up to the end of September. The median rent in Sydney is $807 per week, compared to $615 in Melbourne.
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1 in 3 US Homeowners Paid Cash for Properties in 2025: Report
Two-thirds of homes listed for under $100,000 and more than 40 percent of properties listed for more than $1 million were bought with cash.
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US Condo Sellers Struggle to Divest Properties, Outnumber Buyers by 72 Percent
Buyers also have more purchasing power when it comes to condos versus single-family homes.
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Americans to Spend Record $250 Billion Online This Holiday Season, Adobe Predicts
Adobe also suggested that mobile devices will replace laptops or desktop computers as the main shopping platform this season.
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Nearly 40 Percent of US Renters Are ‘Hyper-Movers,’ Report Finds
According to the survey, 54 percent of renters said safety is their top concern when moving.
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Nearly 1 in 5 US Home Sellers Cut Listing Prices in September: Report
Housing inventory climbed for the 23rd month in a row.
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US Mortgage Applications Drop Sharply as Rates Rise for First Time in a Month
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.46 percent last week from 6.34 percent the week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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US Home Prices Post Smallest Gain in More Than 2 Years: Case-Shiller
Home price gains in August were smaller than July’s 1.6 percent increase and well short of market expectations of 1.9 percent.
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How Much Living Space $1 Million Will Buy: Report
The national entry point for luxury homes fell for the fourth consecutive month in September.
|
180,000 New Apartments Being Converted for Adaptive Reuse in US: Report
Hotels account for one-third of conversions, while schools saw the largest increase in 2024.
|
Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level in Over a Year
A homebuyer with a $3,000 monthly budget can now afford a $473,750 home, up from $447,750 a year ago.
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US Single-Family Rent Growth Slows to 15-Year Low, Report Finds
Rents for single-family homes rose just 1.4 percent in August, less than half the 3.3 percent growth recorded in the same month in 2024.
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US Homebuyers Score Biggest Autumn Discounts in Years: Report
Meanwhile, the number of buyers’ markets in September doubled from a year ago.
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US Homeownership Tenure Hits Highest Level in 25 Years
Homeowners who sold off their properties in the third quarter made a 49.9 percent profit on a typical single-family home or condo.
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US Builder Confidence Hits Highest Level in 6 Months: National Association
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.27 percent, marking the second-lowest level so far this year.
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Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Merge to Form 2nd-Largest Timber Company in North America
The merger is expected to close in late to mid-2026, the companies said.
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China and Singapore Top List of Potential Miami Real Estate Investors
International buyers purchased almost 50 percent of new construction in South Florida in 2024, says realtors’ report.
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New US Home Listings See Biggest Rise in More Than 3 Months
Many buyers are waiting for mortgage rates to decline further before making a move in the market.
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Shutdown Could Leave Homebuyers Without Flood Insurance: NAR
The shutdown could cut off a measure that included an extension to the National Flood Insurance Program, according to an analysis.
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US Foreclosure Filings Jump 17 Percent to More Than 101,000 Properties
The persisting trend of higher foreclosure activity could be ‘an early indicator of emerging borrower strain,’ a foreclosure expert said.
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Rents in Australia Rise 44 Percent in 5 Years as Vacancies Hit New Low
Nationally, rents increased 4.3 percent in a year up to the end of September. The median rent in Sydney is $807 per week, compared to $615 in Melbourne.
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1 in 3 US Homeowners Paid Cash for Properties in 2025: Report
Two-thirds of homes listed for under $100,000 and more than 40 percent of properties listed for more than $1 million were bought with cash.
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US Condo Sellers Struggle to Divest Properties, Outnumber Buyers by 72 Percent
Buyers also have more purchasing power when it comes to condos versus single-family homes.
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Americans to Spend Record $250 Billion Online This Holiday Season, Adobe Predicts
Adobe also suggested that mobile devices will replace laptops or desktop computers as the main shopping platform this season.
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Nearly 40 Percent of US Renters Are ‘Hyper-Movers,’ Report Finds
According to the survey, 54 percent of renters said safety is their top concern when moving.
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Nearly 1 in 5 US Home Sellers Cut Listing Prices in September: Report
Housing inventory climbed for the 23rd month in a row.
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US Mortgage Applications Drop Sharply as Rates Rise for First Time in a Month
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.46 percent last week from 6.34 percent the week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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