Weak housing market could imperil Australia's economy The Reserve Bank says it will not hesitate to raise interest rates again if necessary, according to minutes from its latest board meeting. AAP · Jun 30
Harvard's housing report has a darker message than affordability—the middle-class home was always a historical accident Harvard's U.S. housing report points to an uncomfortable conclusion: homeownership is no longer something you earn. It's something you inherit. Fortune · Jun 29
Over 10% of luxury home sales now come from NRIs across key global markets: Whiteland's Sudeep Bhatt India's luxury housing market is experiencing a structural transformation, attracting significant global capital, particularly from Non-Resident Indians. Dwarka Expressway is emerging as a prime destination, driven by infrastructure development and a shift towards branded, professionally managed residences. High-net-worth individuals now view luxury real estate as a key component of wealth… The Economic Times · Jun 29
Nearly 19 years of income to buy a home? Europe's least affordable housing markets Home prices have raced far ahead of local incomes across much of Europe, placing Lisbon among the continent's least affordable housing markets. Euronews · Jun 26
New home sales plunge as stalled-out housing market leaves buyers frustrated The median price of a new home rose 2 percent from April to May to $424,900 The Independent UK · Jun 25
Will Home Prices Finally Fall in 2026? New Housing Data Reveals the Truth In 2026, the US housing market shows signs of cooling, with slower price growth and improved inventory. Experts suggest a crash is unlikely due to strong equity, lending standards, and employment. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
Senate Advances Bill Limiting Private Equity Purchases of Single-Family Homes The U.S. Senate took a major step toward reshaping the housing market, with lawmakers voting to advance a bipartisan housing package that includes new restrictions on large institutional investors and private equity-backed firms purchasing single-family homes. International Business Times · Jun 23
What Brexit did to the economy, inflation and housing market ten years on Houses rose in value after Brexit - but economic growth stalled. How much of each was down to leaving the EU? The Independent UK · Jun 23
AI is driving an already expensive housing market nuts in San Francisco IN FOCUS: The AI boom has helped San Francisco turn around its Covid-era woes — but rent hikes and people buying for a million over the listing price is setting nerves on edge, Josh Marcus reports The Independent UK · Jun 21
Home buyers and sellers set to save time and money under housing market shake-up The Government is planning a package of reforms to help modernise the system and avoid house sales falling through Evening Standard · Jun 18
Property Market Turning? UK House Prices Slip as Mortgage Pressure Builds, Bank of England Holds Rates High UK house prices are stagnating as high interest rates and mortgage affordability pressures continue to weigh on buyer demand and market activity. International Business Times UK · Jun 15
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 · Jun 11
Surveyors say subdued housing market may be starting to stabilise The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said it is too early to interpret the research as the start of a recovery Evening Standard · Jun 10
US home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated last month to their fastest pace since December, a sharp turnaround in demand for the housing market after a lackluster start to the spring homebuying season The Independent UK · Jun 9
Evening Standard · Jun 9 Homebuyer interest dipped after mortgage rates rise, builder Bellway says The Newcastle-based company said recovery in the housing market could be slowed as a result of the challenges.
Euronews · Jun 9 Where apartment prices are double those in Paris: Europe's most expensive housing markets A new ranking shows Switzerland and Luxembourg dominate Europe's priciest property markets, with apartment prices in Zurich more than double those in Paris.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7 Morning Mail: Iran launches missiles against Israel, homebuyers squeezed, Alexander Zverev wins French Open Housing market cools off after reforms; Israel intercepts missiles fired from Iran
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7 Australia’s housing market is cooling – but a Sydney flat with a broken shower still costs nearly $1m Linly and Lena needed steady incomes, Linly’s parents’ help, the federal 5% deposit scheme and NSW’s stamp duty discount to buy a two-bedroom flat in Ashfield
Fortune · Jun 7 This realtor is betting big on the AI IPO boom, but buying a house with stock will have to go through the OpenAI and Anthropic's boards first In a tight housing market, some Bay Area homesellers believe exchanging their houses for stock will benefit asset-rich tech workers. But those transactions are subject to board approval.
The Times of India · Jun 6 American builders made houses with puja room, spice kitchen for Indians; Trump aide says 'completely end H-1B visa' Republican Brandon Gill, who rarely hides his hatred for immigrants, including Indians, despite being married to Indian-origin Danielle D'Souza, reacted to a report on the housing market decline in Texas owing to President Donald Trump's crackdown on H-1B visa abuse. Bloomberg recently reported on this housing crisis, as Indian-Americans who…
Barchart · Jun 6 75% of U.S. Homes are Now Unaffordable as Dave Ramsey Calls This ‘The Most Unrealistic Real Estate Market in 100 Years’ The housing market can improve on paper and still feel impossible in real life.
The Economic Times · Jun 5 Stable rates, steady demand: Why real estate players see RBI's pause as a confidence booster With retail inflation easing to 3.48% in April and remaining below the RBI's 4% target, industry stakeholders see little immediate pressure on interest rates, creating a favourable backdrop for the housing market.
The Economic Times · Jun 4 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 · Jun 2 Did Berkshire Hathaway crack another long-term wealth-creation formula? NVR stock soared 62,000% since 1996, and its Taylor Morrison bet may signal the next homebuilder winner NVR stock has surged nearly 62,000% since 1996, crushing the S&P 500’s roughly 1,800% return and redefining what long-term wealth creation looks like in the housing market. The milestone gains come as Berkshire Hathaway makes an $8.5 billion bet on homebuilder Taylor Morrison, signaling renewed confidence in homebuilder stocks despite…
Barchart · Jun 1 This High-Yield Home Improvement Stock Just Hiked Its Dividend by 4.2% Lowe’s Companies raised its quarterly dividend by 4.2% to $1.25 per share, marking its 55th consecutive year of increases and reinforcing its status as a Dividend King amid a challenging housing market.