The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

Renovations Boom As the Housing Market Stalls

Thinking about remodeling? Here's how to pick the right project and nab the best price.

Kiplinger · Aug 5

Jamie Dimon's $750 Billion Housing Bet Puts Homebuilder ETFs Back in Focus

JPMorgan Chase & Co’s (NYSE:JPM) decision to deploy $750 billion into U.S. housing over the next decade reflects its confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the housing market, putting housing-related ETFs back in focus.

Benzinga · Aug 3

Bengaluru founder says 'greed has no limit' as landlady demands 50% rent hike, then asks him to vacate

A Bengaluru entrepreneur has shared his experience of a steep rent hike and subsequent eviction. He alleged that his landlady demanded a 50% increase in rent this year. After he requested a formal rental agreement, she allegedly gave him a 30-day notice to vacate the property. The incident has reignited…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Whirlpool’s Report May Show How Frozen the Housing Market Really Is

Options markets price an 11% swing for Whirlpool ahead of its delayed Aug. 3 earnings, as weak housing turnover, margin compression, debt concerns, and an Appaloosa activist campaign fuel investor uncertainty.

MarketBeat · Jul 28

Bangkok housing faces affordability crunch

The housing market is entering a new phase where affordability rather than supply is the biggest obstacle to homeownership, nudging more buyers to second-hand homes and the rental market.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Burnham the builder — or the taxman cometh? What the new Prime Minister means for the London property market

From mansion tax and stamp duty to new homes, what will the new Prime Minister mean for London’s property market?

Evening Standard · Jul 23

UK hotspots for consistent growth in home values revealed by property website

Some local housing markets have been less exposed to the affordability pressures from higher mortgage rates, Zoopla said

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Burnham’s ambition to transform housing market under threat amid housebuilding crisis

Britain's biggest listed housebuilders are issuing profit warnings at a rate not seen since the global financial crisis

The Independent UK · Jul 19

The Home Improvement That Adds Almost No Resale Value Anymore

A beautiful home upgrade feels exciting, especially when it transforms everyday living. Many homeowners still believe expensive renovations automatically translate into a higher selling price, but today’s housing market tells a different story. One improvement, in particular, has lost much of the resale magic it once carried.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 16

Crest Nicholson sinks to loss amid ‘challenging’ housing market

Crest said it was taking action to reduce land buying in response to the challenges and slowing the pace of activity at new sites.

Evening Standard · Jul 16