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Asking Rents Decline in November: Zillow
Almost two out of every five rental listings now offer concessions, underscoring that renters have negotiating power in the current market.
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Existing-Home Sales Tick Up 0.5 Percent in November as Inventory Growth Stalls
Home prices in rural counties have surged over the past six years, with growth outpacing that of top urban areas.
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NAR Predicts Top 10 Housing Hot Spots for 2026—Most Have Strong Millennial Presence
The association also forecast existing home sales to increase by 14 percent in the coming year.
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The Fed Faces a Year-End Crossroad
I want you not to worry and be happy, since 2026 is expected to post the fastest GDP growth for the U.S. since the economic boom in the 1950s.
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US Builder Confidence Rises to 8-Month High in December
However, sentiment remained below the break-even level of 50 in every month this year.
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Shadow Inventory, Demand May Spur 2026 Housing Recovery: Compass
Mortgage applications rose by 15 percent to 20 percent year over year, while sales volume increased by just 2 percent to 4 percent.
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New Real Estate Listings Fall as Housing Market Cools, Redfin Says
Housing supply tightens as many Americans delay buying or selling, while investor activity slows.
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US Mortgage Refinancing Activity Accelerates on FHA Demand: MBA
Federal Reserve policy decision could impact mortgage rates this week, experts warn.
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Up to 500 Short-Term Rentals Flagged as Brisbane Acts to Curb Airbnb Rentals
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce tough new measures in the Brisbane suburbs.
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Homeowners Face Average 73 Percent Higher Costs If They Relocate: Report
San Jose, California, is the nation’s most ‘locked-in’ metro, with residents facing 180 percent higher mortgage costs if they change homes.
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Homeownership Has Become a Luxury in Many US Cities: Report
Homebuyers in San Francisco need to make $353,500 annually to purchase a typical home.
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US Home Delistings Soar 45.5 Percent Year-to-Date Through October
So far, 2025 has had the highest level of delistings since Realtor.com began tracking the statistic in 2022.
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US Investor Home Purchases Stall in 3rd Quarter Amid Falling Flipping, Rental Profits
More homes were sold at a loss in the third quarter, according to Redfin.
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2026 Housing Outlook: Real Estate Professionals Project Improved Affordability
Redfin expects wage growth to outpace home price growth for the first time since the Great Recession.
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US Home Prices Surge Nearly 55 Percent Over Past 5 Years: NAHB
Knoxville, Tennessee, recorded the biggest price hike at nearly 90 percent; Odessa, Texas, had the lowest at about 18 percent.
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Apartment Rents Fall in November for 4th Month as Vacancy Rate Hits Record High
A surplus of multifamily housing units pushed the national vacancy rate to 7.2 percent in November, according to a rental report.
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Australian Home Values Lift for 3rd Straight Month
Home values rose 1 percent in November, with Sydney up 0.5 percent and Melbourne 0.3 percent.
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Retail Workers Currently Earning 51.6 Percent Less Than Needed to Afford Rent: Report
Retailers have announced 88,664 job cuts through October, a 145 percent jump compared to the same period last year.
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Cincinnati Leads Hot Rental Markets in Third Quarter
The third quarter is typically the busiest time of year for moving, according to Rent Cafe.
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Home Delistings Jump Nearly 30 Percent in September as Sellers Reject Low Offers
Redfin said that 70 percent of home listings were stale in September, and typical delisted homes stayed on the market more than 100 days.
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Asking Rents Decline in November: Zillow
Almost two out of every five rental listings now offer concessions, underscoring that renters have negotiating power in the current market.
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Existing-Home Sales Tick Up 0.5 Percent in November as Inventory Growth Stalls
Home prices in rural counties have surged over the past six years, with growth outpacing that of top urban areas.
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NAR Predicts Top 10 Housing Hot Spots for 2026—Most Have Strong Millennial Presence
The association also forecast existing home sales to increase by 14 percent in the coming year.
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The Fed Faces a Year-End Crossroad
I want you not to worry and be happy, since 2026 is expected to post the fastest GDP growth for the U.S. since the economic boom in the 1950s.
|
US Builder Confidence Rises to 8-Month High in December
However, sentiment remained below the break-even level of 50 in every month this year.
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Shadow Inventory, Demand May Spur 2026 Housing Recovery: Compass
Mortgage applications rose by 15 percent to 20 percent year over year, while sales volume increased by just 2 percent to 4 percent.
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New Real Estate Listings Fall as Housing Market Cools, Redfin Says
Housing supply tightens as many Americans delay buying or selling, while investor activity slows.
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US Mortgage Refinancing Activity Accelerates on FHA Demand: MBA
Federal Reserve policy decision could impact mortgage rates this week, experts warn.
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Up to 500 Short-Term Rentals Flagged as Brisbane Acts to Curb Airbnb Rentals
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce tough new measures in the Brisbane suburbs.
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Homeowners Face Average 73 Percent Higher Costs If They Relocate: Report
San Jose, California, is the nation’s most ‘locked-in’ metro, with residents facing 180 percent higher mortgage costs if they change homes.
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Homeownership Has Become a Luxury in Many US Cities: Report
Homebuyers in San Francisco need to make $353,500 annually to purchase a typical home.
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US Home Delistings Soar 45.5 Percent Year-to-Date Through October
So far, 2025 has had the highest level of delistings since Realtor.com began tracking the statistic in 2022.
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US Investor Home Purchases Stall in 3rd Quarter Amid Falling Flipping, Rental Profits
More homes were sold at a loss in the third quarter, according to Redfin.
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2026 Housing Outlook: Real Estate Professionals Project Improved Affordability
Redfin expects wage growth to outpace home price growth for the first time since the Great Recession.
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US Home Prices Surge Nearly 55 Percent Over Past 5 Years: NAHB
Knoxville, Tennessee, recorded the biggest price hike at nearly 90 percent; Odessa, Texas, had the lowest at about 18 percent.
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Apartment Rents Fall in November for 4th Month as Vacancy Rate Hits Record High
A surplus of multifamily housing units pushed the national vacancy rate to 7.2 percent in November, according to a rental report.
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Australian Home Values Lift for 3rd Straight Month
Home values rose 1 percent in November, with Sydney up 0.5 percent and Melbourne 0.3 percent.
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Retail Workers Currently Earning 51.6 Percent Less Than Needed to Afford Rent: Report
Retailers have announced 88,664 job cuts through October, a 145 percent jump compared to the same period last year.
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Cincinnati Leads Hot Rental Markets in Third Quarter
The third quarter is typically the busiest time of year for moving, according to Rent Cafe.
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Home Delistings Jump Nearly 30 Percent in September as Sellers Reject Low Offers
Redfin said that 70 percent of home listings were stale in September, and typical delisted homes stayed on the market more than 100 days.
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