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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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11

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 · Jul 9

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 · Jul 6

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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 · Jul 4

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 · Jul 2

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 · Jul 1

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 · Jun 30

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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

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 Independent UK · Jun 24

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

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

AAP · Jun 22

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

The Independent UK · Jun 22

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

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AAP · Jun 17

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 · Jun 16

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 · Jun 11

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 · Jun 11

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…

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AAP · Jun 11

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.

International Business Times · Jun 10

U.S. Existing Home Sales Hit 2026 High Despite Elevated Mortgage Rates

Existing U.S. home sales rising to their fastest pace of the year despite stubbornly high mortgage rates and record home prices.

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…

AAP · May 31

Home price falls may signal end of housing super cycle

Rising interest rates, poor affordability, budget tax changes and a political shift towards lower migration could spell the end of a 30-year housing upswing.

The Guardian - AU · May 31

Capital city home prices fall as experts predict Australia’s property slump could last a year and cut values by 10%

Buyers abandon auctions and Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra median house prices end May lower than they were at the end of 2025

The Free Financial Advisor · May 30

Georgia Property Owners Are Seeing Higher Tax Assessments in Some Counties Ahead of Summer

Homeowners across Georgia face a noticeable shift as county tax assessors roll out updated property valuations ahead of the summer season. Many residents now see higher assessed values, which directly influence annual property tax bills and household budgets. Counties like Fulton, Cobb, and Gwinnett continue to adjust valuations in response…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 29

North Carolina Buyers Are Facing a New Affordability Problem Beyond Mortgage Rates

Homebuyers in North Carolina keep watching mortgage rates like they hold the only key to affordability, but another wave of costs is quietly tightening the pressure. Even when rates dip slightly, monthly budgets still feel stretched thin in ways that surprise many buyers stepping into today’s market. Home prices across…

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