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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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FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over Allegedly Suppressing Rental Ad Competition
The alleged action by the companies limits choices for people who use such services to find rental homes, said the agency.
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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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FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over Allegedly Suppressing Rental Ad Competition
The alleged action by the companies limits choices for people who use such services to find rental homes, said the agency.
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