Tag: Real Estate Market
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Clarinda Named City’s Most Tightly Held Suburb: How One Melbourne Community Keeps Its Property Closest
Clarinda: A Suburb Known for Its Tight-Lipped Property Market In Melbourne’s sprawling suburban landscape, Clarinda has earned the distinction of being named the city’s most tightly held suburb. For residents and real estate watchers alike, the label signals a community where homes tend to stay in families for generations, and where property turnover is as…
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What Happened Tuesday: Mortgage Rate Shifts and Market News
Overview: What happened on Tuesday Tuesday brought notable shifts in the mortgage market as lenders adjusted fixed-rate offerings and investors digested mixed economic signals. For homeowners, homebuyers, and those considering refinancing, the day’s rate moves could influence decisions in the weeks ahead. Here’s a concise recap of the key developments and what they mean for…
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REINZ December: Sales Firmer, Prices Slightly Softer Across New Zealand
New Zealand housing market ends the year with mixed signals The housing market in New Zealand closed December with a mix of positives and softening price trends. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) reported that a robust level of sales occurred across the country, signaling continued buyer activity even as price growth cooled…
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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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Trump Proposes Ban on Institutional Investors Buying Single-Family Homes to Boost Affordability
Background of the Proposal President Donald Trump recently announced a plan that could reshape the U.S. housing market. He stated that he would move to ban large corporate or institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes. The aim, according to his statements, is to make homeownership more accessible for ordinary Americans who have faced rising prices,…
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Mansion Tax Fears: Overvaluation and Mass Appeals Threaten the Policy
Overview: What the mansion tax entails The newest mansion tax policy is raising concerns among homeowners, economists, and tax authorities alike. While the aim is to close gaps in property taxation by targeting high-value homes, observers warn that inflated valuations and a surge in appeals could stall the entire process. The policy targets properties at…
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Mansion Tax Fears Rise as Overvaluation Threat Looms for Homeowners
The looming mansion tax and what it means for homeowners The introduction of a new mansion tax is sending ripples through the housing market, with thousands more homeowners facing potential charges as property values are reassessed. The tax, designed to target high-value homes, is already prompting concerns about overvaluation and the speed of the appeals…
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Prime HDB flats: oversubscribed no more as supply rises, demand eases in Singapore
Introduction: A new framework reshapes demand for Prime HDB flats In Singapore, the rollout of the Prime, Plus and Standard classification framework for new HDB flats marked a notable shift in the housing landscape. A year after the policy took effect and a ramped-up supply followed, demand dynamics for the choicest locations show signs of…
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Prime HDB Flats: Demand Eases as Supply Rises under New Framework
Overview: A New Framework, Agile Demand In the year since Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB) introduced its Prime, Plus, and Standard classification framework, the market for newly launched flats in top locations has begun to reflect a shift in demand. The reclassification, paired with a ramped-up supply, aimed to rebalance a market that had…
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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…