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Homeowner Exodus in Flood-Prone Regions for First Time in 6 Years: Redfin
In 2024, coastal areas in Florida, Texas, New York, and Louisiana led the national net outflow of residents.
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Median Age of US First-Time Homebuyers Hits All-Time High: NAR
Meanwhile, the share of first-time homebuyers has declined to just 21 percent—a record low.
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Bessent Suggests US Already in Housing Recession, Calls for Lower Interest Rates
‘If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, then they can end this housing recession,’ the US Treasury secretary said.
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US Home Turnover Hits Lowest Rate in Decades, Redfin Reports
Only 28 out of every 1,000 single-family homes have been resold this year.
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US Abandoned Foreclosures Decline as Housing Demand Holds Up: Report
Nationwide, 1.32 percent of homes sat vacant, a 0.01 percent decrease from vacancy rates in the previous quarter.
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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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Homeowner Exodus in Flood-Prone Regions for First Time in 6 Years: Redfin
In 2024, coastal areas in Florida, Texas, New York, and Louisiana led the national net outflow of residents.
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Median Age of US First-Time Homebuyers Hits All-Time High: NAR
Meanwhile, the share of first-time homebuyers has declined to just 21 percent—a record low.
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Bessent Suggests US Already in Housing Recession, Calls for Lower Interest Rates
‘If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, then they can end this housing recession,’ the US Treasury secretary said.
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US Home Turnover Hits Lowest Rate in Decades, Redfin Reports
Only 28 out of every 1,000 single-family homes have been resold this year.
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US Abandoned Foreclosures Decline as Housing Demand Holds Up: Report
Nationwide, 1.32 percent of homes sat vacant, a 0.01 percent decrease from vacancy rates in the previous quarter.
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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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