Tag: affordability
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Canada Housing Market 2026: Trends, Outlook and Risks
Canada’s Housing Market in 2026: A Forward-Looking Overview The Canadian housing market is navigating a complex mix of higher interest rates, inflation pressures, and shifting demand as buyers and sellers recalibrate in 2026. After a year marked by fluctuating affordability and regional divergence, experts anticipate a more balanced environment, with pockets of resilience in markets…
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NAR Reports December Jump in Existing-Home Sales: 5.1% Increase Boosts Market Confidence
December 2025 Update: A Notable Uplift in Existing-Home Sales The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its December Existing-Home Sales Report, revealing a 5.1% month-over-month increase in completed transactions. This uptick adds momentum to a housing market that has been navigating higher mortgage rates, pricing shifts, and evolving buyer expectations. While the headline number is…
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Trump Proposes 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest to Boost Affordability
Overview of the Proposal Former President Donald Trump has renewed his push to make consumer debt more affordable by proposing a one-year ceiling on credit card interest rates. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that Americans are being “ripped off” by high credit card costs and urged lawmakers to implement a temporary 10%…
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Trump Urges 10% Cap on Credit Card Rates in New Affordability Push
Trump Proposes a One-Year 10% Cap on Credit Card Rates In a renewed appeal focused on consumer affordability, former President Donald Trump on Friday called for a one-year cap of 10% on credit card interest rates. The proposal, announced via a Truth Social post, aims to shield borrowers from what he described as a rising,…
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Trump Pushes 10% Cap on Credit Card Rates to Tackle Affordability Concerns
Overview of the Proposal Former President Donald Trump has renewed his push on consumer affordability by calling for a one-year cap of 10% on credit card interest rates. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that American households are being “ripped off” by high borrowing costs and urged swift action to shield consumers from…
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From Fast Builds to Quality Living: Why Good Housing Is China’s New Priority
Context: A country built fast, but now seeks better living For decades, China’s housing industry prided itself on speed. Cities rose in months, not years, and developers competed to shorten construction timelines while expanding urban footprints. Yet as households mature, so do expectations. The narrative is shifting from merely filling square meters to ensuring homes…
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Trump to Ban Institutional Buying of Single-Family Homes
Overview: A bold shift in housing policy President Donald Trump has outlined a plan to ban large corporate investors from purchasing single-family homes, a move framed as a bid to improve housing affordability for ordinary Americans. The proposal, announced in a social media post, signals a potential shift in how the federal government might regulate…
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FIFA’s £45 World Cup tickets: a cautious concession to fans amid backlash
FIFA responds to fan backlash with lower-price World Cup tickets In a move aimed at soothing growing discontent among supporters, FIFA has announced new entry-level World Cup tickets priced at £45. The decision comes after sustained criticism about affordability and accessibility at the tournament, with fans demanding more affordable options and a fairer share of…
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First-time Buyers Take on Record £82bn in ‘Mega Mortgages’ as Lending Rules Lounge
Record lending for first-time buyers challenges conventional wisdom on affordability First-time buyers in the UK took on a record £82 billion of new mortgages in a sign that demand for property remains robust even as lending policies flex under pressure. The growth is being fuelled by the so-called “mega mortgages,” loans that stretch well beyond…
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November Home Sales Fall in Canada as Buyers Sit on the Sidelines
Canada’s November Housing Snapshot: Slump in Sales and Prices The Canadian residential real estate market cooled again in November, with both sales activity and home prices retreating as buyers remained cautious. Industry data point to a market still digesting higher borrowing costs, shifting expectations, and regional variations that influence buyer sentiment. While a handful of…