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Solutions in short supply as housing market heats up

Slashing the amount needed for a first home deposit might be doing more harm than good for young Australians hoping to get a foothold on the property ladder.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and Zillow say mortgage rates can't fall enough for Americans to afford a home

Mortgage rates are more than 6%, but one Zillow analyst says even a 0% interest rate still wouldn't make a typical home affordable in some areas.

Fortune

Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices

One type of natural disaster has depressed the value of more than two-thirds of Australian homes that sit in the firing line, new analysis finds.

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Business Brief (Oct. 21): China’s GDP Growth Slows

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Think You Have Enough for a Down Payment? Why You Might Be Wrong and What To Do

Affordability is one of the biggest challenges homebuyers face, in part because high home prices force most buyers to make large down payments.

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5 Ways Americans Are Building Wealth in 2025 — Should You Join Them?

Americans are constantly rethinking what it means to build wealth. In 2025, we're witnessing home prices climbing, debt rising, and new tech reshaping the economy, but the path to financial security...

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4 Cities in Florida Where People Are Moving To Most

Let's take a closer look at what's going on in each city and what makes them so appealing.

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6 Reasons Renting Is Now Smarter Than Buying in Many US Cities

For decades, homeownership was considered a cornerstone of the American dream. But in today’s market, the equation has changed. Rapidly rising home prices, higher mortgage rates, and shifting priorities are making many people rethink whether buying is really the best move. In fact, renting vs buying is now a hot…

The Free Financial Advisor

Why Child-Free Couples Are Being Blamed for Rising Home Prices

In recent years, a curious new villain has entered the housing market conversation: child-free couples. Media reports and housing analysts have begun suggesting that couples without children are driving up home prices, particularly in desirable urban and suburban neighborhoods. The argument goes that with fewer financial obligations, these buyers can…

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6 Fall Trends Homebuyers and Renters Need To Know Before Braving the Market

Much of the housing market has noticeably shifted toward a buyer's market. Keep the following trends in mind this fall as you hunt for the perfect home.

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Nearly 70% of Americans think the economy is on the ‘wrong track’ and it's a bad time to buy a home, Fannie Mae survey shows

Americans are short on hope about the housing market.

Fortune

Why Are Housing Prices So Different From State to State?

Discover some of the surprising reasons behind massive housing price gaps across states -- from supply and demand to geography and economic opportunity.

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4 Cities Where Homes Could Earn $1 Million or More in Equity in 10 Years

Even so, some cities look more likely to offer that rare seven-figure appreciation than others.

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These 10 Cities Will Offer the Best Housing Deals for the Rest of 2025, According to ChatGPT

House hunters in search of a good deal are having a bit more success this year than earlier in the decade, when home prices soared to record highs.

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Here’s How Much You Must Make To Afford a Home in Your State in 2025

The American housing market, while nowhere near as affordable as it was in the pre-COVID pandemic era, became slightly more affordable over the summer of 2025. Per Fortune, home prices are at a relative standstill (or, in some cases, are decreasing) as a result of increased supply and a declining…

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2 Florida Cities Are Seeing a Surge in Fall Homebuyers — What This Means for Prices

Florida’s housing market is shifting this fall. Here’s why buyers are targeting Boca Raton and Miami, and what it means for home prices.

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How Texas Home Prices Compare to Mexico, Canada and China

Those looking overseas may find that Mexico's housing market is a bargain compared to the U.S., whereas Canada tends to be a bit higher.

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Americans say $74,000 a year is the ‘perfect salary.’ But that would make buying a house affordable in only two states

Even doubling that “perfect salary” to $148,000 won’t get you a house in every state.

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The U.S. housing market is ‘finally starting to listen’ to homebuyers plagued by high mortgage rates and home prices, economist says

Mark Fleming’s analysis is based on First American’s Real House Price Index, which, unlike other home-price indexes, accounts for inflation.

Benzinga

US Housing Market Hits Rough Patch as Home Prices Struggle To Match Inflation

The US housing market is experiencing a period of stagnation, with home prices failing to keep up with the rate of inflation, making home ownership increasingly unaffordable for many Americans.

Fortune

The housing market is no longer a wealth-building engine as home prices continue to slump

"Now, American housing wealth has actually declined in inflation-adjusted terms over the past year—a notable erosion that reflects the market's new equilibrium."

Benzinga

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.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s first home buyers scheme a ‘backwards step’ likely to push prices higher, experts warn

Treasury estimates new policy will only add 0.5% to home prices over six years, but some experts disagree

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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.

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20 US Cities With Surging Favorability and Reasonable Home Prices (for Now)

Do you know which U.S. cities have the greatest favorability among visitors? Raleigh, North Carolina, raced to the top in a survey conducted by YouGov, with a net favorability of +73 among Americans...

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