The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

Daughter Rants About Her Retired Parents Spending Big On Vacays, Fears About Her Future Inheritance

The housing market in much of the Western world is becoming increasingly out of reach for younger generations. Higher demand, stagnant wages, student loans, and interest rates all contribute to the problem. Naturally, younger people often look to their family for support. But not every parent feels obliged to pay…

Bored Panda · Sep 22

Americans are turning to AI to survive a brutal housing market—37% would let it buy their next home with 'minimal human involvement'

From estimating home values to comparing mortgage offers, buyers are leaning on AI to survive a market where rates are pushing back toward 7%.

Fortune · Sep 22

Potential ‘autumn bounce’ for housing market as asking prices jump in September

Housing market experts said sellers need to be realistic on price to attract buyers.

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Homebuyer caution expected this autumn despite base rate hold

Fixed mortgage rate hikes and a high choice of homes for sale are contributing to a ‘price sensitive’ housing market.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Buyers Are Flocking to This $270,000 Housing Market — And It’s Not in the Sun Belt

For years, homebuyers chasing affordability seemed to follow the same map: Texas, Florida, Arizona, and other fast-growing Sun Belt states. But one of America’s hottest housing markets is now hundreds of miles north, where buyers can still find homes at prices well below the national norm.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 16

'Doing what we want': Labor stands by housing tax moves

Tax changes will help boost housing supply in the long run, even though a downturn is impacting new home sales, the housing minister says.

AAP · Sep 15

Priced Out of the Big City? These Smaller Housing Markets Are Heating Up

For buyers who have watched big-city home prices sprint far beyond their budgets, smaller housing markets are starting to look a lot more interesting. The catch is that affordability attracts people, and when enough buyers chase the same relatively affordable homes, yesterday’s bargain can become tomorrow’s bidding war.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 15

Homebuyers Have More Choices Than They’ve Had in 4 Years — So Why Aren’t They Buying?

Homebuyers finally have something they desperately wanted: more homes to choose from. New listings recently reached their highest level in four years, according to Redfin, while buyer demand barely budged.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 11

Sellers Are Cutting Home Prices Again — These Cities Give Buyers the Most Negotiating Power

The housing market has developed a little more breathing room for buyers, especially in cities where sellers keep trimming asking prices. In August, the median listing price per square foot fell year over year in 36 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, with some markets seeing much steeper declines than…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 10

Housing market gradually finding its footing, say surveyors

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said any potential recovery ‘remains fragile’

Evening Standard · Sep 9