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Renters Must Earn $63,680 to Afford US Homes, Lowest in Nearly 3 Years
Potential homebuyers may opt to rent longer as cheap rents provide an affordable option compared to buying a home, said a real estate expert.
Double-Digit Hike in Homeowners Insurance Rates for 2nd Consecutive Year
Premiums in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, and Washington jumped by more than 20 percent last year.
US Mortgage Interest Rates Surpass 7 Percent
Pending home sales have decreased as economic inflation rises.
New University Campus Planned for Parramatta to Host 25,000 Students
2,500 homes, 12,000 jobs, and a new university campus planned for Sydney’s growing district.
Buffalo Forecast as America’s Hottest Housing Market in 2025: Zillow
Nationwide, home prices are expected to appreciate this year at a ‘slow and steady’ pace.
Real Estate Still the Cornerstone of Aussie Wealth, Despite Falling Returns
Residential real estate remains a popular passive investment vehicle, with property values rising to over $11 trillion in September 2024.
Parents Warned to Keep an Eye on the Bank When Helping Kids Buy Homes
Some parents have fallen into debt from helping their children.
1 in 3 US Homeowners Unwilling to Sell Their Homes: Survey
Without the sales momentum, new home listings remain below pre-pandemic levels.
Housing Market in a ‘Downturn’ but Likely to Be Short-Lived: CoreLogic
National house prices fell 0.1 percent in December, but they still rose 4.9 percent in a year.
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Records 3.6 Percent Annual Gain in Home Prices
Construction spending registered a 3.2 percent yearly increase, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
US Mortgage Rates Eye 7 Percent as Demand Plunges for 3rd Straight Week
Mortgage demand slumps as rates climb to highest levels since the summer.
US Home Prices, Sales Rose in Late 2024: Report
As interest rates dropped, Americans signed more contracts to purchase homes.
Real Estate Professionals in Southwest Border Cities Expect Better Market in 2025
If the next Trump administration improves security at the southern border, the local housing market will benefit, realtors say.
Home Insurance, Property Taxes Account for Record 32 Percent of Average Mortgage Payment: Report
Housing affordability is affected by growing insurance costs and property taxes, a study finds.
US Housing Supply Jumps 12 Percent From Same Time Last Year: Report
Oakland, Las Vegas, and Tampa saw the largest increase in new listings among 50 highly populated metros.
What’s Ahead for the US Housing Industry in 2025?
Some experts predict good times for the housing industry in 2025, though the prospects vary by industry segment and geographical region.
US Home Prices Register 3rd Consecutive Monthly Gain
New houses often offer better prices and financing to prospective buyers, a real estate expert said.
Study Finds 92 Percent of New Homeowners Encounter Major Repairs in 1st Year
On average, homeowners spent $5,719 on repairs in their first year of ownership.
US Home Sales Surge as Supply Rises
Redfin attributes rising activity in West Coast markets to a shortage of homes for sale.
Multi-Family Building Permits Up 22 Percent
Permits rose even as mortgage rates remain elevated.
