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FOUND: Housing market - What They Never Told You

This chart tells you everything you need to know about the downturn in property prices

With national property values down by 5.2% in September from their March peak, Australia’s housing market is in a distinct downturn. This has sparked concerns voiced by Opposition Leader Angus Taylor of a housing market “in freefall”.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Home buyers are waiting to see where market lands: bank

The head of Australia's largest customer-owned bank has noticed a slowdown in the housing market but says his institution is well-positioned to ride it out.

AAP · Oct 5

Mortgage nightmare continues as sub-5% deals disappear from market

Over 1,000 deals at under 5 per cent have been withdrawn by lenders

The Independent UK · Oct 1

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Have factors fallen into place for the housing market to finally crack open?

Five cities west of the Mississippi have highest rates of home price reductions

The Independent UK · Sep 30

The Mortgage Market Is Sending Two Opposite Signals—Here’s What Buyers Should Know

Mortgage lending is picking up, yet getting a mortgage has not necessarily become easier. That contradiction sits at the center of the housing market right now.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 30

Older millennials are pulling away from the pack in the housing market—and they’re dominating the ‘hobbies’ economy, too

"Older Millennials seem to have more in common with younger Gen Xers than they do with Gen Z or even younger Millennials," said BofA economist Joe Wadford.

Fortune · Sep 30

Global Market: China stocks edge up as policy support pledge lifts property shares

Chinese mainland stocks edged higher as Beijing pledged stronger policy support to ease economic pressures, while Hong Kong shares fell. Property stocks gained after fresh measures to stabilise the housing market, while thin holiday trading and elevated bond yields capped sentiment.

The Economic Times · Sep 29

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Real Estate Trends Buyers Should Understand in 2026

The housing market in 2026 looks very different from the ultra-competitive environment seen only a few years ago. More homes are coming onto the market, properties are taking longer to sell in many areas, and sellers are adjusting to a slower pace. At the same time, new construction, migration patterns,…

inkl · Sep 28

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry hates the AI trade, but the bear is bullish on these stocks

Michael Burry has taken full positions in five beaten-down stocks: QXO, Sprouts Farmers Market, Build-A-Bear, Birkenstock and MercadoLibre, citing attractive valuations. The investor remains bearish on AI-driven market exuberance, warning about stretched valuations, rising AI debt and potential market risks, while drawing parallels with previous periods of excessive optimism.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Thinking about buying stocks instead of a home as mortgage rates top 7%? The S&P 500 has blown away the housing market over the past decade

"Buying a home also bundles two very important, but very different, decisions: where to live, and how to invest a large chunk of your life savings."

Fortune · Sep 27

Michael Burry Added Shorts as the Nasdaq-100 Hit a Record High. Here's Why.

The investor made famous by his bet against the U.S. housing market before the 2007-2009 financial crisis said this week that he has increased short positions in numerous companies.

International Business Times · Sep 24

US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, hits 2-year high

The average 30-year mortgage rate reached 7.12%, its highest since May 2024, marking a significant increase. This rise follows the recent Federal Reserve interest rate hike aimed at controlling inflation. As borrowing costs climb, refinancing and home purchase applications have decreased significantly. The surge in rates has resulted in more…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Mortgage Rate Forecast: As current 30-year US mortgage and refinance interest rates shift unexpectedly, major market forecasts reveal whether locking in today or waiting could save homeowners thousands this year

Current 30-year US mortgage rates and refinance rates: Borrowers navigating the housing market in late September 2026 face borrowing costs that have consistently resisted dropping. Early in the year, 30-year fixed rates briefly dipped to 5.98% in February. That relief proved temporary. Rates soon reversed course, returning to the upper-6%…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Mortgage rates are nearing 7%, delivering another blow to a housing market already losing buyers and facing stalled sales

Home sales have fallen to their lowest pace in more than a year and sellers are offering concessions to lure back buyers

Fortune · Sep 22

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MarketBeat · Sep 22

Is the Fed Playing Chess With Rates—Or Just Behind the Curve Again?

Falling oil prices and easing inflation may set up the Fed for a larger rate cut ahead, a move that could revive the housing market and support the S&P 500's longer-term uptrend.

Bored Panda · Sep 22

Daughter Rants About Her Retired Parents Spending Big On Vacays, Fears About Her Future Inheritance

The housing market in much of the Western world is becoming increasingly out of reach for younger generations. Higher demand, stagnant wages, student loans, and interest rates all contribute to the problem. Naturally, younger people often look to their family for support. But not every parent feels obliged to pay…

Fortune · Sep 22

Americans are turning to AI to survive a brutal housing market—37% would let it buy their next home with 'minimal human involvement'

From estimating home values to comparing mortgage offers, buyers are leaning on AI to survive a market where rates are pushing back toward 7%.

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Potential ‘autumn bounce’ for housing market as asking prices jump in September

Housing market experts said sellers need to be realistic on price to attract buyers.

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Evening Standard · Sep 20

Huge mismatch in London housing market revealed by new report

Rightmove says a home for sale typically has around a six in 10 (61%) chance of finding a buyer - but the likelihood is much lower in London

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Wall Street week ahead: housing market, unemployment updates

Wall Street will get a key update this week on the U.S. housing market, along with an unemployment update

Newcastle Herald · Sep 17

Extreme weather pushing up cost of living for regional residents, new polling finds

Rising costs of insurance are locking people out of the housing market.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

US mortgage rates brush 7%, weighing on buyers, sellers and further straining a bleak housing market

US mortgage rates have climbed close to 7%, putting further pressure on an already sluggish housing market. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.95%, its highest level since January 2025. Higher borrowing costs are squeezing affordability, delaying purchases and raising concerns about a further slowdown in home sales.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Homebuyer caution expected this autumn despite base rate hold

Fixed mortgage rate hikes and a high choice of homes for sale are contributing to a ‘price sensitive’ housing market.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 16

Buyers Are Flocking to This $270,000 Housing Market — And It’s Not in the Sun Belt

For years, homebuyers chasing affordability seemed to follow the same map: Texas, Florida, Arizona, and other fast-growing Sun Belt states. But one of America’s hottest housing markets is now hundreds of miles north, where buyers can still find homes at prices well below the national norm.

AAP · Sep 15

'Doing what we want': Labor stands by housing tax moves

Tax changes will help boost housing supply in the long run, even though a downturn is impacting new home sales, the housing minister says.

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