Property tax threat is slowing down housing market, say UK agents Talk of the chancellor looking at a new levy on expensive homes or removing CGT exemption is making buyers wary The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025
Home Prices Are Quietly Cracking—The Last Time It Looked Like This Was 2010 A trend unseen since the aftermath of the financial crisis is unfolding, as U.S. home prices declined for a third consecutive month in June 2025, quietly signaling that cracks may be forming in the housing market. Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025
Millennials and Gen Z are gambling on a big mortgage-rate drop, using ARMs and refinancing. But that could be a 'financial ticking time bomb' About two-thirds of recent younger homebuyers hope for a mortgage rate drop soon, according to a Truework study. Fortune · Aug 26, 2025
5 Housing Markets Poised for Major Price Drops in 2026 Home prices are set to drop in 2026, with speculated declines in New Orleans, San Francisco, Austin and more as buyer demand slows and inventory rises. GOBankingRates · Aug 24, 2025
The Fed is starting to worry about the housing market now “A few participants noted a weakening in housing demand, with increased availability of homes for sale and falling house prices.” Fortune · Aug 23, 2025
7 Reasons New Homes Are Getting Cheaper—and Riskier The housing market is shifting, and it’s not the same old story. Builders are pulling tricks to keep prices looking attractive, and buyers are seeing homes that cost less than expected. But here’s the catch: those “savings” often come with hidden risks. Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 23, 2025
Opendoor Stock Rallies As Rate Cuts Could 'Unfreeze' Housing Market Opendoor Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) shares soared Friday as investors celebrated Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's dovish remarks from Jackson Hole. Benzinga · Aug 22, 2025
Peter Schiff Dismisses Trump Claim That Fed Rate Cut Will Help Homeowners, Says Maybe Jerome Powell Is 'Helping Housing' Economist Peter Schiff challenged former President Donald Trump's claim that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is hurting the housing market by delaying rate cuts, arguing the opposite effect is more likely. Benzinga · Aug 22, 2025
9 Signs the Housing Market in Your State Is About to Shift The housing market doesn’t stand still for long. Just when buyers think they’re in control, sellers suddenly have the upper hand—and vice versa. It’s a cycle of demand, supply, and a dash of economic drama that can turn on a dime. Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 21, 2025
Cape Cod is considering taxing luxury home sales of $2+ million to raise funds for the housing market's 'missing middle' The region is one of the latest to introduce a mansion tax. Fortune · Aug 20, 2025
Will the Housing Market Crash in 2025... And If So, When? High mortgage rates, slowing price growth, and a decline in sales have led to fears of a housing market crash in 2025. But shifting demand patterns and potential interest rate cuts on the horizon paint a slightly different picture. Barchart · Aug 19, 2025
Stock Index Futures Muted as Focus Turns to Retail Earnings, U.S. Housing Data Awaited September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.09%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.08% this morning as earnings from the nation’s retail heavyweights kicked off, shifting the focus to the strength of the American consumer. Barchart · Aug 19, 2025
10 Hawaii Areas Where Home Prices Have Surged in 2025 Hawaii’s housing market is heating up—discover 10 areas where home prices have surged in 2025 and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors. GOBankingRates · Aug 18, 2025
How Long Would It Take You To Save for a $500K Home on the East Coast? Saving for a new home is no easy feat, especially in today’s costly housing market. GOBankingRates · Aug 18, 2025
GOBankingRates · Aug 16, 2025 I’m a Real Estate Agent: 6 Metro Areas at Huge Risk of a Housing Market Crash in 2025 Real estate experts warn: These 6 metro areas could face a housing market crash in 2025. Find out which cities are most at risk—and why.
Benzinga · Aug 15, 2025 Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Since Last October — Homebuilder Stocks Breaking Out Mortgage rates just touched their lowest level since last October, fueling a wave of optimism across the housing market and sending homebuilder stocks surging as traders increasingly price in imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Benzinga · Aug 15, 2025 This Housing Buyer's Market Isn't Your Friend The domestic housing market has hit a strange turning point. If considering pure numbers, an observer could think that buyers are finally winning. Inventory is piling up, and sellers outnumber buyers by more than a third in many markets. Price cuts and concessions are no longer rare — they're part…
GOBankingRates · Aug 15, 2025 5 Housing Markets Could See a Surge in Prices if Chairman Powell Cuts Interest Rates If the Fed cuts rates, these 5 housing markets could see home prices skyrocket—find out which cities may lead the next real estate boom.
Barchart · Aug 14, 2025 Mark Your Calendar: 5 Must-Watch Earnings Reports Next Week With inflation still biting and the housing market stretched, next week’s earnings from retail heavyweights like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, BJ’s, and Walmart will spotlight how well America’s biggest stores are adapting to cost pressures and shifting consumer habits.
GOBankingRates · Aug 14, 2025 I’m a Real Estate Agent: It’s Getting Harder To Sell Your Home in These 10 Cities Homeowners beware: These 10 U.S. cities are seeing slower sales, longer listings and tougher competition in today’s shifting real estate market.
Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025 As Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge, Wednesday's Homebuilder Rally Signals Housing Market Optimism Homebuilder stocks are rallying Wednesday afternoon, fueled by growing investor optimism that the Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates as soon as next month.
Fortune · Aug 13, 2025 Even a 1% mortgage rate drop could be enough to 'unlock' the frozen housing market, Oxford Economics says A lower rate should be “enough of an incentive” for some homeowners to sell their homes and trade up, opening up inventory.
Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025 Persimmon sells more homes but warns mortgage costs still a ‘barrier’ to buyers The York-based developer told investors that it was on track to meet its yearly sales target despite tough conditions in the housing market.
GOBankingRates · Aug 11, 2025 The Raise Needed To Afford a Home in Florida’s Most Popular Metros You need at least $19,000 more.
Newslaundry · Aug 8, 2025 Gold and gated communities: How rich India’s hoarding fuels inequality Jo bhi hai wo theek hai, zikra kyon karenHum hi sab jahaan ki, fikra kyon karen.– Sahir Ludhianvi, Phir Subah Hogi, 1958. Truth, when repeated often enough, starts sounding very banal. It just doesn’t register. Take this sentence: India is an economically unequal country. The evidence is all around us, and…