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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…
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…
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…
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…
Judge Rules for Democrats in Push to Redraw N.Y.C. House District
A push by Democrats to redraw the lines of a New York City congressional district cleared a major hurdle on Wednesday, when a Manhattan judge ruled that the district disenfranchises Black and Latino voters. Justice Jeffrey Pearlman of State Supreme…
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Why More Homebuyers Are Turning to the Mortgage Option Linked to the 2008 Housing Crisis
ARM applications reached 12.9% of total mortgage applications in September—the highest since 2008—though the share has since declined to around 6%-8% as fixed rates have eased. Adjustable-rate mortgages contributed significantly to…
New agency to focus on boosting affordable, rural and island housing supply
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The Scottish Government is to set up a…
House prices reach record levels in every major Aussie city except one
House prices reached record levels in most cities Median house price over $1million in six cities READ MORE: We might be in the last property boom of this decade Australian house prices have continued to soar, with every major city except one…
Inside the latest £4million Omaze house in Cornwall with amazing views
Omaze has unveiled the house at the centre of its latest prize draw, with entrants getting a chance to win a five bedroom home in a tourist hotspot. As well as the stunning Cornish home the lucky winner will also scoop furnishings and…
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