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Bloomberg Businessweek Daily: Housing Market Hubbub
Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec bring together the latest news from the world of business and finance and the interesting stories of global technology, politics, economics and more by harnessing the power of Bloomberg Businessweek reporters and…
Trump's $200bn scramble to save America's housing market
America's housing market is paralysed by an affordability crunch. First-time buyers are locked out of home ownership, mortgage rates are at a 23-year high and house prices have skyrocketed since the Covid pandemic. Donald Trump believes the…
Housing markets where homebuyers are gaining power heading into spring 2026
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert's ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. When assessing home price momentum, ResiClub believes it's important to monitor active listings and months of supply. If active…
Hong Kong's housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks
Major financial institutions, including Citi and Bank of America, are increasingly optimistic about Hong Kong's residential property market this year, as lower mortgage rates and strong leasing demand change buying behaviour. Citi raised its home…
My New Year wish list to get London's housing market back on its feet
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. Average house prices in the capital were down 2.4% in…
Maine housing market uncertain, despite progress
Housing production of all types is underway across Maine, but affordability remains the dominant issue in the market, as the state's median income fails to keep pace with housing prices, according to a MaineHousing report, “Maine's Housing…
Midwest housing markets coming in hot for 2026
As the housing market moves into 2026, competition remains intense in many parts of the country — especially in smaller metros where inventory is critically low. New findings from HW Data based on supply, pricing and buyer activity show that…
Markets shudder as White House goes to war with everyone
Donald Trump's war on everything is expanding and accelerating. In the past week, the US president has plucked the Venezuelan president from his home and threatened Cuba and Colombia while openly discussing military action against Iran and perhaps…
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Could San Francisco's Latest Data Indicate a Peak in Housing Prices?
Housing costs in 99% of U.S. counties remain above their historical averages, according to a report from real estate data firm ATTOM. San Francisco is a rare exception: Despite a $1.4 million median home price, the city is now more affordable…
2nd Look at Local Housing Markets in December
First, the NAR will report earlier than usual this month. The NAR is scheduled to report December existing home sales on Wednesday, Jan 14th. The consensus is for 4.23 million SAAR, up from 4.13 million. Second, inventory is always important to…
Why the White House is attacking Jerome Powell over the 'Taj Mahal on the National Mall
The renovation of the Federal Reserve's headquarters is under scrutiny once again after federal prosecutors launched a criminal investigation into Chairman Jerome Powell over his testimony to Congress about the project. Powell said in a statement…
Lincoln housing plans approved for land on disused quarry - BBC News
Image source, Local Democracy Reporting Service Plans for new homes on the site of a former quarry have been approved after a row over how many were deemed as 'affordable'. Lindum Homes will build 70 homes on the former quarry on Riseholme Road…
White House defends DOJ investigation of Powell
“I guess the question is, if you think the building cost $20 billion, or $10 billion, do you think at some point that it's appropriate for the federal government to investigate?” Hassett told reporters during a brief press conference.
Why the Federal Reserve's independence from the White House matters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has threatened the Federal Reserve with a criminal indictment over the testimony of Fed Chair Jerome Powell this summer regarding its building renovations, Powell said over the weekend. It is a major…
London deputy mayor denies claims of 'embellished' housing figures
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. A deputy mayor has denied claims that housing…
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