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US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly decline

US new home sales unexpectedly fell in May for the second straight month, hitting a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 580,000 units, the weakest since January, according to the Commerce Department. The decline was driven by high mortgage rates—around 6.47% for a 30-year loan—and elevated home prices, which continue to…

The Economic Times

Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

The Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase supply

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Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

The Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase the supply

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China's domestic economy remains weak despite export boom, says Jefferies report

China's economy shows a worrying trend: while exports are booming, especially in semiconductors, domestic demand is faltering. Consumer spending dipped in May, confidence remains low, and the crucial property sector is still struggling. Credit growth has also decelerated, indicating a reliance on external markets rather than internal strength. However, a…

The Economic Times

Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in 2026? New One-Month Low Suggests Relief, but Waiting May Backfire

Mortgage rates have decreased to their lowest in a month, yet prospective homebuyers face challenges as home prices rise and the Federal Reserve maintains its interest rate policy.

International Business Times UK

Buyer blow as rising rates offset dip in home prices

Despite property prices falling, the annual income required to afford a median house has risen by thousands of dollars in Sydney and Melbourne since January.

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China's new home prices fall faster in May as property slump persists despite big-city resilience

China's new home prices saw a 0.2% dip in May from April, marking a steeper decline and a 3.5% year-on-year fall. While larger cities show signs of stabilization with price increases, smaller cities continue to experience falling prices. Property sales and investment also declined more sharply in the first five…

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AI wealth boom sending San Francisco home prices surging: ‘It’s ridiculous’

Employees at artificial intelligence companies are coming into gargantuan sums of money amid boom in IPOs

The Guardian - US

AI gold rush upends San Francisco housing market

In San Francisco, the longtime hub of the US tech sector, fortunes tied to artificial intelligence startups are inflating home prices and fueling a spike in evictions, splitting the city's population into two different trajectories. Whether the home could be bought with shares remains to be seen, but the frenzy…

The Economic Times

CGT share changes will ease home prices, treasurer says

The treasurer has warned leaving a 50 per cent capital gains tax discount for shares could perversely funnel more investor money into existing housing.

AAP

U.S. Existing Home Sales Hit 2026 High Despite Elevated Mortgage Rates

Existing U.S. home sales rising to their fastest pace of the year despite stubbornly high mortgage rates and record home prices.

International Business Times

Why has the average mortgage payment crossed $2,000, and how can you lower yours as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high in 2026?

The average mortgage payment has surged past $2,000 for the first time, reaching $2,005 as high mortgage rates, rising home prices, and persistent inflation reshape the U.S. housing market. Many buyers expected Federal Reserve rate cuts to bring relief. Instead, the average 30-year mortgage rate remains near 6.5%. The real…

The Economic Times

Home price falls may signal end of housing super cycle

Rising interest rates, poor affordability, budget tax changes and a political shift towards lower migration could spell the end of a 30-year housing upswing.

AAP

Capital city home prices fall as experts predict Australia’s property slump could last a year and cut values by 10%

Buyers abandon auctions and Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra median house prices end May lower than they were at the end of 2025

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Georgia Property Owners Are Seeing Higher Tax Assessments in Some Counties Ahead of Summer

Homeowners across Georgia face a noticeable shift as county tax assessors roll out updated property valuations ahead of the summer season. Many residents now see higher assessed values, which directly influence annual property tax bills and household budgets. Counties like Fulton, Cobb, and Gwinnett continue to adjust valuations in response…

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North Carolina Buyers Are Facing a New Affordability Problem Beyond Mortgage Rates

Homebuyers in North Carolina keep watching mortgage rates like they hold the only key to affordability, but another wave of costs is quietly tightening the pressure. Even when rates dip slightly, monthly budgets still feel stretched thin in ways that surprise many buyers stepping into today’s market. Home prices across…

Kiplinger

States With the Lowest Property Tax Bills Ranked by Affordability

Searching for an affordable home in 2026? Here's what it costs to live in these ten 'affordable' states.

Everybody Loves Your Money

5 DIY Projects That Boost Property Value Without Breaking the Bank

Home prices continue to climb across America, and homeowners keep searching for smart ways to squeeze more value from every square foot. The good news? Expensive renovations no longer hold a monopoly on impressive returns. A few affordable DIY projects can completely change how buyers view a property while helping…

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Could a Summer Special Session Still Kill Property Taxes? DeSantis Hints at a Showdown

Florida politics rarely stays quiet for long, but the latest property tax debate could bring the state to a full boil before summer ends. Governor Ron DeSantis recently hinted that lawmakers may need a special legislative session to tackle one of the most explosive financial issues in the state: property…

Clever Dude

Homeowners Blindsided: Home Values Jump Faster Than Inflation — 5 Ways to Keep Your Property Taxes Down

Homeowners across the United States keep opening their tax assessments with a mix of disbelief and frustration. Home values have climbed faster than inflation in many regions, and that surge often triggers higher property tax bills even when incomes stay flat. Local governments rely heavily on property taxes, so rising…

Reason

Why the Bipartisan War on Housing Investors Won't Make Housing More Affordable

Politicians on the left and right are increasingly blaming large investors for raising home prices. Here's why they're wrong.

GOBankingRates

5 ‘Affordable’ Cities Getting Too Expensive for Retirees — Here’s What Replaced Them

Rising home prices, taxes and insurance are pricing retirees out of many popular hubs. See which cities to avoid -- and cheaper alternatives to consider.

Everybody Loves Your Money

Home Prices Have Outpaced Income—What It Means for Buyers

Skyrocketing home prices have changed the rules of the game, and buyers now face a market that demands more strategy than ever before. A decade ago, steady income growth could keep pace with rising property values, but today’s reality tells a very different story. Buyers now stretch budgets, rethink priorities,…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Homeownership Now Requires Six Figures in Many Cities—Here’s Why

Homeownership has crossed a new financial threshold in many cities, and the numbers now demand serious attention. In countless markets, buyers need six-figure incomes just to qualify for a modest home, and that shift reshapes how entire generations plan their futures. Rising mortgage rates, tight housing supply, and stubborn demand…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Millions of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck—And Housing Is a Major Reason

Housing has quietly transformed from a basic necessity into one of the biggest financial pressure points in modern life. Rent prices have surged in many cities, while home prices remain stubbornly high, locking many people out of ownership entirely. Even those who secured mortgages years ago now face rising property…

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