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US Home Builders Offer ‘Elevated’ Incentives Amid Affordability Challenges
While new construction has slowed to 27 percent in August, some markets are still experiencing a glut of leftover new homes on the market.
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Foreclosure Activity Rises Across US Housing Market, New Data Show
Researchers say the latest trend reflects a normalization in foreclosure volumes.
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Underwater Mortgages Rise to 3-Year High Amid Cooling US Housing Market
Data also show the number of highly qualified refinance candidates rose to 1.7 million in late October, the largest since early 2022.
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New-Home Mortgage Applications Rise to 2-Month High: Survey
The increase came as mortgage rates ticked up to 6.34 percent.
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Remodeling Contractors Outnumber New Home Builders, National Association Says
As of 2024, remodeling firms accounted for 56 percent of all residential building construction establishments.
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Trump Admin Considering 50-Year Mortgages
U.S. house prices rose by 2.3 percent from August 2024 to August 2025, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
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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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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 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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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 Home Builders Offer ‘Elevated’ Incentives Amid Affordability Challenges
While new construction has slowed to 27 percent in August, some markets are still experiencing a glut of leftover new homes on the market.
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Foreclosure Activity Rises Across US Housing Market, New Data Show
Researchers say the latest trend reflects a normalization in foreclosure volumes.
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Underwater Mortgages Rise to 3-Year High Amid Cooling US Housing Market
Data also show the number of highly qualified refinance candidates rose to 1.7 million in late October, the largest since early 2022.
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New-Home Mortgage Applications Rise to 2-Month High: Survey
The increase came as mortgage rates ticked up to 6.34 percent.
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Remodeling Contractors Outnumber New Home Builders, National Association Says
As of 2024, remodeling firms accounted for 56 percent of all residential building construction establishments.
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Trump Admin Considering 50-Year Mortgages
U.S. house prices rose by 2.3 percent from August 2024 to August 2025, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
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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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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 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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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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