Tag: homebuying
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UK Property Market Rebounds in New Year Push as Asking Prices Rise
UK property market shows renewed momentum as 2026 begins The UK housing market is starting the year with renewed energy, as data indicates a notable uplift in the price expectations for homes on the market. Rightmove, the property portal that tracks new listings and asking prices, reported the largest monthly increase in asking prices in…
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How Much Extra Do You Pay to Buy a Home in a Sought-After School Zone?
Understanding the Premium for School-Zone Homes Buying a home in a sought-after school zone is a priority for many families. In markets where school district performance is consistently strong, the demand for properties within those boundaries can push prices higher than nearby areas. That premium isn’t a single number; it varies by city, neighborhood, school…
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NAR Reports December Jump: Existing-Home Sales Rise 5.1%
December 2025 Sees a Notable Increase in Existing-Home Sales The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has released its December Existing-Home Sales Report, showing a 5.1% month-over-month increase in completed transactions. The data, which tracks closings for previously owned homes, indicates continued momentum in the housing market as buyers respond to recovering inventory levels and shifting…
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What Happened Wednesday: Key Mortgage Rate Changes and Market News You Need to Know
What Happened Wednesday: A Quick Recap Wednesday brought a mix of mortgage rate adjustments, lender actions, and broader market signals that could influence homeowners, buyers, and anyone tracking financial headlines. While rate shifts can feel incremental, they matter when you’re deciding on refis, new home purchases, or even when to lock in a rate. Here’s…
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UK ministers propose four-week faster homebuying overhaul to curb delays
Plan to speed up the homebuying process UK ministers have unveiled proposals aimed at speeding up the homebuying process by around four weeks. The plan, part of a broader drive to reform conveyancing, seeks to cut lengthy delays that often derail purchases, particularly for first-time buyers. The government argues that a faster, clearer system could…
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UK ministers aim to speed up homebuying by four weeks
Overview: A plan to streamline the housebuying journey UK ministers have unveiled proposals designed to cut the time it takes to buy a home by four weeks, as part of a broad effort to overhaul the housebuying process. The initiative, born from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, targets a faster, more transparent…