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Donald Trump doing 'worst thing' possible for housing market: Economist
President Donald Trump is doing the “worst thing” for the housing market, according to a leading economist. In a new post on X, Peter Schiff, chief economist and global strategist at Europac.com, criticized the president for trying to…
Experts explain why the president's plans for the housing market may let you down
The dream of homeownership has become a tough one for many Americans to turn into reality. Relatively high mortgage rates and limited inventory have kept the cost of owning a home out of reach for a lot of people. President Donald Trump is hoping…
Housing industry to call for $12b cut in red tape costs
The building industry will demand the Albanese government slash 25 per cent of an estimated annual $47.5 billion in red tape stifling housing construction, in a push to make the sector's productivity a key focus of the 2026-27 federal budget. The…
Home price forecast for 2026 across 380 housing markets: Zillow versus Moody's forecast model
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert's ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Among the 24 price forecasts tracked by ResiClub in our final 2026 home price forecast roundup, the average prediction is a +1.43%…
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Is 2026 the Right Year to Buy a House? Key Market Trends You Need to Know
Mortgage rates are expected to dip slightly in 2026, which may improve affordability, but borrowing costs will remain relatively high. Housing costs will vary widely by location, with better deals more likely in parts of the Midwest and South than…
San Diego's housing market loosens: Opportunity for buyers?
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — This year could be a good year to start searching for a home in San Diego County, according to a new study from Zillow. The online housing website ranks San Diego County as the 17th-hottest market in the country…
Trump Uses Davos Speech to Brag That He Can 'Crush' the Housing Market
Donald Trump said, during his remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, that he could crush the housing market if he wanted to. “I am very protective of people that already own a house, of which we have…
It is heating up': Toledo housing market could see modest impact from Trump executive order
TOLEDO, Ohio — President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this week aimed at limiting large institutional investors from buying single-family homes. The move comes as thousands of Toledo properties are owned by out-of-state…
Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren't a Red Flag for Today's Housing Market
If you've seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it's easy to assume that's a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear: Today's…
Budget damage to housing market set to continue, experts warn
The UK's housing market will continue to suffer from the impact of months of budget speculation last year as seller confidence languishes, property experts have warned. While sellers and estate agents breathed a sigh of relief when November's…
Trump Proposes Change on Who Can Buy Single-Family Homes: How Could That Affect the Housing Market?
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Survey shows distrust of real estate investors in housing market
Nearly three-fourths of Americans (73%) blame real estate investors for the lack of affordable housing in the U.S. That's according to a new survey by real estate research and services platform, Clever Offers. The survey results, released on…
Rising inventory brings balance to the 2026 U.S. housing market
The national housing market posted a significant increase in new listing activity this week as seasonal momentum builds. With mortgage rates steady near 6% and spreads closer to normal levels, early 2026 is shaping into a healthier market…
The White House's false start on housing
Some of his ideas have promise, such as an effort to lower mortgage rates through federal action. Others seem unlikely to see the light of day, such as a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest. Then there is his executive order, signed earlier on…
Review says social housing in Jersey is effective - BBC News
A States Assembly review has found social housing on Jersey has been effective. Minister for housing Deputy Sam Mezec said the system for renting States Assembly homes at 80% of their market value was giving quality housing to people on low incomes…
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