Tag: housing market
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Housing values flat overall; declines in Auckland, Whangārei & Tauranga
NZ housing market holds steady overall as regional dips emerge New Zealand’s housing market finished October with broadly flat dwelling values, according to the QV House Price Index. While the national average remained steady, regional variations highlight how demand and supply dynamics are shifting at a more granular level. What the latest QV data shows…
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Housing values flat overall; Auckland, Whangārei, Tauranga fall
New Zealand housing values ease overall Residential dwelling values slipped by 0.8% over the three months to the end of October, according to the QV House Price Index. While the nationwide average shows little change year on year, regional shifts reveal a more nuanced housing market across New Zealand. National snapshot: flat on the year,…
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Why First-Time Homebuyers Are Aging Out of the Market (And What It Means for Housing Policy)
Sunken Start: The New Reality for First-Time Buyers For years, the dream of owning a home has felt within reach for many, especially young professionals starting families. But a combination of persistently high prices, rising mortgage rates, and tight supply has frozen a large share of would-be buyers. The result is a notable shift: first-time…
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Why First-Time Homebuyers Are Aging Out of the Market—and What It Means for You
The New Reality for First-Time Buyers For years, aspiring homeowners faced a challenging but navigable path to homeownership. Today, that path is widening in age, cost, and competition. The housing market is revealing a persistent trend: first-time buyers are getting older as they wait for the right opportunity, while the overall pathway to ownership tightens…
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Aging First-Time Buyers Signal a Shift in the U.S. Housing Market
Introduction: A Market in Flux For years, housing market reports painted a picture of young couples and hopeful families sprinting toward homeownership. Today, that vision is changing. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has highlighted a growing trend: first-time buyers are aging, with many delaying purchases due to high prices, rising mortgage rates, and tighter…
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Sharing Real Experiences in Australia’s Housing Market: Buying, Renting, and the First Home Buyer Guarantee
My experience with Australia’s housing market When I think about the housing market in Australia today, I recall the crossroads many first-time buyers and renters face. Prices have shifted, lending criteria have evolved, and the federal government’s First Home Buyer Guarantee (FHBG) has become a common point of discussion at kitchen tables and in online…
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Sharing Experiences: Navigating Australia’s Housing Market in 2025
Introduction: Your Voice on the Housing Market Whether you’re a hopeful first-time buyer or someone seeking a stable, affordable rental, your experience matters. The Australian housing market has undergone shifts in recent years, and federal changes designed to help buyers enter the market—especially through the First Home Guarantee—have sparked conversations about what really works for…
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What $636,500 Buys You Across Regional Victoria in 2024-25
Introduction: A snapshot of regional Victoria’s housing market Recent figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) show a new milestone for regional Victoria: the median price of a house has risen to an all-time high of $636,500. For prospective buyers, sellers, and investors, that number isn’t just a statistic. It’s a practical guide…
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Upturns Start Somewhere: NZ Housing Values Edge Higher in October
New Zealand Housing Steady but Subtle Gains in October The New Zealand housing market nudged higher in October, with the median dwelling value increasing by $1,021 – up 0.19% – to a new median of $811,662, according to the Cotality Home Value Index. This marks another modest monthly gain following a 0.11% rise in September,…
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Upturns Start to Take Shape in New Zealand’s Housing Market
New Zealand Faces a Moderate But Steady Upturn in Housing The latest data from the Cotality Home Value Index shows a small but meaningful shift in New Zealand’s housing landscape. In October, the national median dwelling value rose by $1,021, bringing the figure to $811,662. That uptick, a 0.19% increase from September, follows a 0.11%…