The Latest Breaking News on Real Estate

US Home Affordability Drops To Lowest Level On Record

Home affordability in America dropped to a record low in 2023, according to a report from the real estate brokerage firm Redfin released Thursday.

International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023

Liberals need to reconsider negative gearing and housing policies, outgoing Victorian MP Matt Bach says

Former frontbencher says the Coalition has an opportunity to win over Millennials and Gen Z voters struggling to enter the housing market

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023

“Squeeze set to get worse” as rents set to outstrip housing benefits 14% by 2025

The Chancellor’s temporary measures will do little to help the rent, cost-of-living and homelessness crisis, warns action group

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023

Sneak peek inside new home on one of Bar Beach's most tightly held streets

The median house price in Bar Beach is $2.12 million.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2023

C is for Covfefe: The ABCs of Donald Trump

Trump’s gaffes, typos, and infamous phrases have become a staple of US politics. Kelly Rissman explains what (we think) his most iconic phrases mean

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Vacant Catholic schools, even churches, could be used to house migrants

With all the Catholic school and parish consolidations, these buildings could be retrofitted for migrants, a suburban reader writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2023

Councils are opening the door to tiny houses as a quick, affordable and green solution

Soaring rents and home prices, increasing mortgage stress, record immigration and a growing population are fuelling a housing crisis and increasing homelessness. In the face of this pressing need, tiny houses offer an alternative housing option.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023

Why have house prices remained so resilient?

City Comment: Dodging a bullet... or the calm before the storm?

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023

Mapped: Average UK house price jumped for second month in a row in November

Across the UK, property values jumped for the second month in a row, rising by 0.5% in November or £1,394.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

11 Reasons to Consider a 1031 Exchange

Deferring capital gains taxes might be at the top of the list, but growing your portfolio and your wealth and helping with estate planning are also compelling reasons.

Kiplinger · Dec 7, 2023