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Berkeley warns of Iran war weighing on housing market amid mortgage rates hikes
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. London-focused housebuilder Berkeley has cautioned that…
Mortgage rates surge to highest since September, hitting spring housing market
The average rate on the 30-year fixed loan hit 6.41% on Friday. Just two weeks ago, rates had dropped to match a multi-year low, briefly touching 5.99%. Mortgage rates surged to their highest level since September on Friday as bond yields moved…
Berkeley warns of Iran war weighing on housing market amid mortgage rates hikes
London-focused housebuilder Berkeley has cautioned that conflict in the Middle East could weigh on the housing market, potentially pushing up inflation and keeping interest rates elevated. The company, which specialises in building homes in the…
Unlocking Opportunity: The 10 Most Stable Housing Markets for Homebuyers and Sellers!
In a landscape marked by economic fluctuations and rising interest rates, the quest for stable housing markets has become paramount for homebuyers and sellers alike. CNBC's latest analysis shines a spotlight on the ten U.S. states that are emerging…
White Houses wages meme war
The videos follow a broader trend in the Trump administration's social media strategy, which increasingly uses artificial intelligence, pop culture and at times sarcasm to promote Trump's policy priorities and slam his political opponents. But…
Democrats' disdain for Trump threatens much-needed housing reform
We saw it during the State of the Union address when Trump challenged members of Congress to stand if they agreed with a simple statement: Government's primary duty is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. Most Democrats sat on their…
CNN's reporting on Strait of Hormuz riles White House
The Pentagon chief was angry about the network's reporting that administration officials had failed to prepare for the possibility that Iran would move to close the Strait of Hormuz if it came under sustained assault. “CNN doesn't think we…
A stronger spring housing market? Real estate agents think so
Surveyed Real agents bet on busier spring despite soft winter sales A winter slowdown did not seem to dent optimism among agents at The Real Brokerage, who expect this year's spring selling season to beat last year's even as recent data showed a…
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:DWAHY) Short Interest Update
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:DWAHY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 39,536 shares, an increase of 68.2% from the February…
Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-March 2026
This 2-part overview for mid-March provides a snapshot of the current housing market. Note that we are still missing some key pieces of data due to the government shutdown. The Census Bureau released January housing starts this week, and is…
Tree collapses onto Sheffield house after strong winds
An uprooted tree has collapsed onto a property in Sheffield following strong winds. A resident of a multi-occupancy property on Harcourt Road in Crookesmoor contacted emergency services shortly after 10:00 GMT after hearing a loud crack in the rear…
Companies House suspends filing service after glitch puts personal data at risk
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Companies House suspended its online filing service after…
US housing bill moves forward-What happens next?
The largest piece of housing legislation was passed by the Senate with overwhelming support on Thursday, promising to boost inventory levels and improve affordability for American homebuyers struggling with years of price increases. But the future…
What's The Average Down Payment On A House? | Bankrate
Down payment amounts vary widely depending on home prices and loan types. They can range from less than $10,000 to $200,000 or more. Most housing market data focuses on the median down payment, rather than the average, because it's a better measure…
Builders' blueprint to tackle the US housing crisis
Home prices are still climbing, even as mortgage rates have eased slightly and inventory shows early signs of improvement, underscoring just how tight the U.S. housing market remains. The median sales price for all existing homes last month hovered…
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