EconomyEurope
Belgian Home Sales Fall as Mortgage Rates Bite
Belgian home sales fell 2.2% in Q3 2026 as higher mortgage rates pushed monthly repayments up 8.9%, even as house prices kept rising.
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EconomyUnited States
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Since 2023 on Treasury Surge
U.S. mortgage rates climbed to 7.6%, the highest since 2023, as Treasury yields spiked to multi-decade highs on persistent inflation.
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EconomyAsia
Shanghai Home Sales Surge as 'Golden September' Peak Hits
Shanghai second-hand home sales hit a second-half high in September, with 1,495 single-day transactions as policy easing fuels a market recovery.
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EconomyAsia
China Ties Presale Home Sales to Topping Out
China now requires presale homes to be structurally topped out before sale, a landmark reform reshaping its commercial housing sales system.
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EconomyUnited States
Homebuyers Face Yet Another Cost: Junk Fees
Real estate 'junk fees' add hundreds of dollars to home purchases. New research says buyers and sellers pay nearly $2 billion a year in admin fees.
—7 min read
EconomyHousing
Data Centers' Uneven Mark on U.S. Housing Markets
A landmark NAR study finds no single 'data center effect' on U.S. housing—home values rise in some markets while others strain under booming demand.
—6 min read
EconomyTechnology
Data Centers Reshape US Housing, But Not Uniformly
A first-of-its-kind NAR study finds data centers' impact on US housing varies widely by market, boosting some areas while straining others.
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EconomyTechnology
No Single 'Data Center Effect' on U.S. Housing, NAR Finds
A first-of-its-kind NAR study finds data centers affect U.S. housing markets in wildly different ways, from boomtown shortages to rising power bills.
—6 min read
BusinessFinance
Gen Z Turns to Stocks Over Housing for Wealth Building
New data shows Gen Z is building wealth through stock market investing rather than homeownership, reflecting changing economic realities.
—4 min read
Economy
Mortgage Rates Dip for First Time in Six Weeks
Mortgage rates fell slightly for the first time in six weeks, offering a small reprieve for homebuyers, though rates remain higher than last year.
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EconomyReal Estate
Million-Dollar Homes Redefine Luxury Across America
The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal across America as a boom in high-end real estate redefines what constitutes luxury housing.
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Economy
Mortgage Rates Rise 5th Straight Week to 6.69%
Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, the fifth straight weekly increase and highest since July 2025, as Iran war pushes up yields.
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EconomyChina
China's Housing Market Enters Stock Era
China's housing market enters the stock era as cities deploy tailored strategies to absorb and revitalize existing housing inventory.
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Economy
First-Time Homebuyers Hit Record Low, Median Age Hits 40
First-time homebuyer share falls to record-low 21% as median age hits 40, signaling mounting barriers to homeownership and the fading American Dream.
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Social AffairsEconomy
China Housing Market Revives as Shanghai Leads Urban Renewal
China's housing market revives as improved demand surges. Shanghai's 'original demolition and reconstruction' model transforms old neighborhoods.
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EconomyChina
China's H1 GDP Grows 4.7% as Economy Shows Resilience
China's H1 2026 GDP grew 4.7% to 69.57 trillion yuan, with Q2 at 4.3%. First-tier city housing prices rose for the fourth consecutive month.
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Real EstateEconomy
Belgian Housing in Flux: Knokke Drops, National Trends Shift
Belgium's housing market sees shifts as Knokke buyers move to Nieuwpoort amid summer unrest, while national prices dip slightly with a logical explanation.
—4 min read
Real EstateEconomy
Belgian Housing Prices Dip: What Homebuyers Need to Know
Belgian housing prices fell nearly 1% in Q2 2026. Experts explain the demographic shift behind the decline and what it means for buyers and sellers.
—4 min read
Real EstateEconomy
Knokke Housing Drops as Unrest Pushes Buyers to Nieuwpoort
Summer unrest in Knokke is reshaping the Belgian coastal real estate market, with buyers fleeing to Nieuwpoort and driving prices up 10.2%.
—4 min read
Economy
China's Manufacturing PMI Returns to Expansion in June
China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3% in June, returning to expansion territory alongside housing market stabilization and mid-year economic progress.
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EconomyReal Estate
China Housing Market Shows Recovery on Targeted Policies
China's targeted housing policies show results: second-hand listings drop 7% in six months, first-tier city prices rebound for third consecutive month.
—4 min read
EconomyChina
China Extends Housing Tax Refund for Home Buyers to 2027
China extends personal income tax refund for home buyers trading up to new properties, effective through December 2027.
—4 min read
EconomyReal Estate
China's Property Market Stabilizes in Major Cities
China's real estate market maintains stability as first-tier cities see price rebounds, though divergence persists between major hubs and smaller cities.
—4 min read
EconomyHousing
Falling Housing Prices: Good News or Bad? Planet Money Guide
Planet Money analysis explores when declining home values signal a healthy market correction and when they point to economic collapse.
—5 min read
EconomyReal Estate
China's First-Tier Housing Markets Show Stabilization Signs
China's first-tier cities report four consecutive months of housing price growth amid policy support, signaling a potential market stabilization.
—5 min read
EconomyReal Estate
China's May Economy: Steady Growth, Housing Recovery Signs
China's May economy shows steady growth as high-tech manufacturing surges 15.1% and first-tier housing prices rise, signaling market stabilization.
—5 min read
Real EstateEconomy
China's First-Tier Cities See Housing Market Recovery
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen show clear signs of housing market recovery as stimulus measures drive price stabilization and surging volumes.
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EconomyHousing
Homes Not Moving: Five US Cities Hit by Steep Price Cuts
Phoenix, Tampa, San Antonio, Denver, and Portland lead US markets in home price cuts as high rates and inflation cool buyer demand.
—4 min read
EconomyHousing
Belgian Mortgage Rates Hit 12-Year High: Buy Now or Wait?
Fixed mortgage rates in Belgium reach 4.13%, the highest in 12 years. Expert analysis on whether to buy a home now or wait amid geopolitical turmoil.
—4 min read
Real EstateEconomy
Single Gen Z Women Outpace Men in Homeownership Amid Slump
Single Gen Z women buy homes at nearly double the rate of Gen Z men, even as first-time buyers hit a record low. Experts cite education and independence.
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EconomyReal Estate
Belgian Mortgage Rates Hit 12-Year High, Adding €30K to Cost
Belgian mortgage rates hit 4.13%, a 12-year high, adding €30,000 in extra interest for homebuyers. Geopolitical tensions and ECB policy drive the surge.
—4 min read
HousingEconomy
Gen Z Women Outpace Men in Homeownership, New Data Shows
Single Gen Z women are buying homes at nearly double the rate of Gen Z men, according to new NAR data, bucking broader declines in first-time homebuying.
—4 min read
Economy & Finance
Belgian Mortgage Rates at 12-Year High, Costing Buyers €30K
Belgian mortgage rates hit 4.13%, a 12-year high. Homebuyers pay €30,000 more in interest on a typical loan, adding pressure to the housing market.
—4 min read