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Food-at-Home Prices Are 2.7% Higher Than Last Year: Where Families Can Still Save

The latest official economic indicators from the United States Department of Agriculture show a persistent rise in food costs. The recent index reveals that food at home prices are currently two point seven percent higher than last year. This steady accumulation of inflation continues to place a heavy burden on…

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It's now cheaper to buy a new home than a used one, thanks to builder incentives and baby boomers who don't want to sell on the low

There are deals to be had in the housing market right now as home builders offer incentives to move more inventory.

Fortune

Why home prices are rising in US and buying a house is becoming more difficult for middle-class Americans

The median home price in the United States reached a record high of $408,776 in June. Affluent buyers are fueling demand, benefiting from stock market gains and cash purchases. This trend widens the affordability gap for first-time and middle-income households. Major cities like San Francisco and West Palm Beach also…

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Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high

The International Monetary Fund predicts a modest global economic growth of three percent for this year. In the United States, home prices have soared to unprecedented levels, creating challenges for prospective buyers. The Federal Reserve is experiencing internal disagreements about future interest rate policies and inflation management. Moreover, a decline…

The Economic Times

IMF growth downgrade, Fed split and oil fears dominate week in global economy

The International Monetary Fund forecasts a sluggish global economic growth of three percent this year. US home prices have reached an all-time high, impacting affordability for buyers. Federal Reserve officials are divided on future inflation trends and interest rate adjustments. Global oil demand is expected to decline for the first…

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Home Prices Reach Highest Level In American History As Trump Declares 'Unimportance' Of Affordability Bill

US home prices have reached record highs, with President Trump dismissing a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing affordability, creating a political flashpoint ahead of midterm elections.

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US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to prospective homebuyers’ affordability challenges

The Independent UK

Trump Blames Biden for Higher Housing Prices: Did an 'Illegal Immigrant' Wave Drive 30% of the Surge?

President Donald Trump questioned former President Joe Biden over soaring housing costs, pointing to a recent Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas working paper to ask whether an “illegal immigrant” wave drove 30% of the recent surge in U.S. home prices.

Benzinga

Elon Musk Says 'Birth Rates Drop As Countries Get Wealthier' — The Economy Isn't Why U.S. Birth Rates Decline, 'Poorer’ Countries Have More Kids

If soaring home prices were the whole story behind America’s falling birth rate, the solution might be as simple as building more houses. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says history suggests it’s not that simple.

Benzinga

Americans are escaping the U.S. for New Zealand where house prices have hit a new low—but only wealthy Americans with $3 million spare can invest

New Zealand’s falling home prices might make it look more attainable than it has in years. But the cooling market doesn't mean it's suddenly open season for foreign buyers.

Fortune

Australia’s mortgage burden is now above 1989 levels – when interest rates were 17%

KPMG analysis rebuts claims older generations had it harder when it came to buying and paying off a home

The Guardian - AU

Freefall: home prices notch biggest drop in years

Australia's housing market is undergoing a broad-based downturn with interest rate rises and affordability pressures denting investor confidence.

AAP

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.

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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law

The Economic Times

US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly decline

US new home sales unexpectedly fell in May for the second straight month, hitting a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 580,000 units, the weakest since January, according to the Commerce Department. The decline was driven by high mortgage rates—around 6.47% for a 30-year loan—and elevated home prices, which continue to…

AAP

Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

The Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase supply

The Independent UK

Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

The Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase the supply

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China's domestic economy remains weak despite export boom, says Jefferies report

China's economy shows a worrying trend: while exports are booming, especially in semiconductors, domestic demand is faltering. Consumer spending dipped in May, confidence remains low, and the crucial property sector is still struggling. Credit growth has also decelerated, indicating a reliance on external markets rather than internal strength. However, a…

International Business Times UK

Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in 2026? New One-Month Low Suggests Relief, but Waiting May Backfire

Mortgage rates have decreased to their lowest in a month, yet prospective homebuyers face challenges as home prices rise and the Federal Reserve maintains its interest rate policy.

AAP

Buyer blow as rising rates offset dip in home prices

Despite property prices falling, the annual income required to afford a median house has risen by thousands of dollars in Sydney and Melbourne since January.

The Economic Times

China's new home prices fall faster in May as property slump persists despite big-city resilience

China's new home prices saw a 0.2% dip in May from April, marking a steeper decline and a 3.5% year-on-year fall. While larger cities show signs of stabilization with price increases, smaller cities continue to experience falling prices. Property sales and investment also declined more sharply in the first five…

The Guardian - US

AI wealth boom sending San Francisco home prices surging: ‘It’s ridiculous’

Employees at artificial intelligence companies are coming into gargantuan sums of money amid boom in IPOs

The Economic Times

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…

AAP

CGT share changes will ease home prices, treasurer says

The treasurer has warned leaving a 50 per cent capital gains tax discount for shares could perversely funnel more investor money into existing housing.

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