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Sellers Are Cutting Home Prices Again — These Cities Give Buyers the Most Negotiating Power

The housing market has developed a little more breathing room for buyers, especially in cities where sellers keep trimming asking prices. In August, the median listing price per square foot fell year over year in 36 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, with some markets seeing much steeper declines than…

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Housing market gradually finding its footing, say surveyors

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said any potential recovery ‘remains fragile’

Evening Standard

Horror warnings about Australia’s ‘collapsing’ housing market are absurd – and very much in bad faith

If prices were to take a 10% fall from the March 2026 peak, as CBA has suggested, that would still only mean prices were back where they were at the end of 2024

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High-end property hit by steepest price falls as affordable end of Australia’s housing market proves resilient

Despite falls in some parts of the market, prices are showing signs of stabilising as investors exit and first-time buyers move in, analysts say

The Guardian - AU

7 Signs Mortgage Trouble Is Growing in Your Local Housing Market

A housing market can look perfectly normal from the sidewalk while trouble quietly builds underneath it. A few homes sitting longer, some sellers trimming their asking prices, and a handful of foreclosure notices do not automatically spell disaster, but several of those signals appearing together deserve attention.

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10 States Where New Mortgage Lending Has Changed

Mortgage lending looks different in several states after a wave of new laws and regulations changed how lenders can market loans, handle borrower information, and operate in the housing market. The changes do not create a single new mortgage rulebook, either, which means a borrower in one state may encounter…

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US economic activity rises modestly, inflation pressures persist: Fed Beige Book

Recent reports indicate a modest growth in US economic activity alongside slight increases in employment figures. However, moderate price rises have been observed throughout most Federal Reserve districts, with businesses facing higher costs in energy and transportation, which is affecting consumer spending. The housing market remains sluggish, pressured by high…

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Big banks unanimous in calling for housing supply boost

Big four banks call for collaboration between all levels of government to boost housing supply to address intergenerational home-ownership inequity.

AAP

AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across US

Here’s another place the AI frenzy is making itself felt: the market for luxury homes

The Independent UK

The $18 Trillion Piggy Bank: American Homeowners Have Never Had This Much Equity

American homeowners are sitting on a record $18 trillion in mortgage equity, and that enormous number makes the nation’s housing market look a little like the world’s largest piggy bank. The Intercontinental Exchange reported in August 2026 that mortgage holder equity reached $18 trillion in the second quarter, setting a…

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Why Right Now Is the Worst Time to Sell Your Home, According to 1 Shocking Data Point

According to new data, 80% of America's housing markets now favor buyers over sellers. The numbers paint a pretty miserable picture for anyone thinking about placing their homes on the market.

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Max Estates buys 85-acre land in Delhi to build projects, eyes Rs 10,000-12,000 cr revenue

Max Estates has successfully acquired 84.71 acres in West Delhi for a whopping Rs 420 crore. This bold move paves the way for future residential and commercial projects, estimated to yield between Rs 10,000 and Rs 12,000 crore in revenue. By entering Delhi's housing market, Max Estates significantly enhances its…

The Economic Times

India’s housing market sees structural shift towards premium, luxury homes: CareEdge Ratings

India’s housing market is seeing a structural shift towards premium and luxury homes, with affordable housing losing share in new launches. CareEdge Ratings said stronger demand from affluent buyers and rising development costs are driving the shift, even as housing sales moderate in some major cities amid affordability pressures and…

The Economic Times

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed rate hits a three-week high as homebuyer demand weakens

Mortgage rates have edged higher, reaching their highest point in three weeks. This increase is adding pressure to the already sluggish U.S. housing market. Total mortgage application volume saw a slight decrease from the previous week. Refinancing applications dropped, and home purchase demand also weakened. Affordability pressures continue to weigh…

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Brisbane's Housing Squeeze Ahead of the 2032 Olympics: What Investors Need to Know

Brisbane's 2032 Olympics are intensifying an already tight housing market. Here's what investors can learn from Sydney and London and where to look.

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The Homebuyers Who Can't Wait: How to Navigate a Difficult Market

"Must-move" buyers can successfully navigate the challenges of the housing market by exploring their options for bridging the gap between selling and buying.

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Home sales cool, prices climb: Is India's housing market getting too expensive?

India's residential housing market saw sales decline by 6.1% YoY in Q2 2026, while average prices rose 1% QoQ to Rs 10,153 per sq ft. Led by a 26% price surge in Bengaluru, widening cost-sales gaps indicate maturing market dynamics and growing affordability pressures for mid-income buyers.

The Economic Times

US housing market weakens as AI boom drives factory output

US housing activity weakened sharply in July, with single-family homebuilding hitting a more than three-and-a-half-year low as high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty weighed on demand. In contrast, factory output rose, supported by strong AI-related investment and demand for high-tech equipment and semiconductor production.

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Priced Out of the U.S. Housing Market? Some Buyers Are Finding Their First Home Abroad

Some Americans priced out of the U.S. housing market are buying their first homes overseas. Here’s where they’re looking and the risks to consider.

The Independent UK

The US housing market right now is in favor of buyers

All but one of America’s major cities favors homebuyers as supply surges ahead of demand

The Guardian - AU

Lending to property investors falls sharply in ‘tiny’ step towards fairer housing market in Australia, expert says

ABS data shows an almost 9% slump in new lending to investors after three interest rate hikes this year

Evening Standard

Housing market struggled to gain momentum in July, say surveyors

A combination of geopolitics, the domestic political climate and the cost of mortgage finance are continuing to weigh on sentiment, Rics said

Bangkok Post

Savills pivots as housing market slows

The slowing residential market has prompted property consultancy Savills (Thailand) to reposition its business, shifting its focus towards recurring income from property management while resuming overseas marketing of Thai luxury homes after a six-year hiatus.

The Independent UK

UK housebuilder urges Andy Burnham to slash stamp duty to boost housing market

Burnham previously vowed his government would oversee the ‘biggest council house building programme since the post-war period’

Evening Standard

Government should cut stamp duty to boost housing market, says Bellway

It came as the FTSE 250 firm warned that demand is ‘uncertain’ in the short term.

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