Tag: Real Estate Trends
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New Zealand Housing Market Stumbles into Christmas as Sales Slip and Prices Hold Steady
NZ housing market cools ahead of Christmas The housing market in New Zealand appears to be cooling as the calendar moves toward Christmas, with November housing activity showing a slump in sales while prices moved sideways. The latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) point to a market that is behaving…
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Canada’s Home Sales Begin to Rebound, but Buyers Remain Cautious
Canada’s housing market gains momentum in October Canada’s housing market appears to be edging toward a recovery after a slow spring, with October data showing higher sales compared with September. Real estate researchers noted a modest 0.9 per cent increase in October sales from September, suggesting that some demand is returning to the market. Analysts,…
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Condos Without Parking Struggle as Shifting Trends Reshape Canada’s Housing Market
Shifting Buyer Preferences Redefine What Condo Buyers Value Canada’s housing market is undergoing a notable transformation as buyers re-evaluate what truly matters in a condo. After years of steady demand, buyers are weighing parking availability, building amenities, and long-term cost of ownership more carefully. With mortgage costs stabilizing and pent-up demand easing in recent months,…
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Housing Market Stabilises in October: REINZ Insight
October brings a steadier heartbeat to New Zealand’s housing market New Zealand’s housing market appears to have found a more stable rhythm as the summer selling season begins, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). October data show 7,505 residential property sales nationwide, marking a meaningful step up from September and hinting…
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Housing Market Stabilised in October: REINZ Update
New Zealand housing market stabilised in October New Zealand’s housing market appears to have started the summer season on steadier footing, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). October recorded 7,505 residential property sales nationwide, marking a notable increase over September and suggesting buyers and sellers found more balance as 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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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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Ontario Real Estate Market Shows Burst of Activity in Some Neighbourhoods While Others Slump
Ontario Real Estate Market: A Fall Picture of Diverging Trends The Ontario real estate market is navigating the tail end of fall with a mix of brisk activity in some neighbourhoods and noticeable stagnation in others. Homes are selling where demand remains strong, while nearby districts experience longer listing times and softer prices. This split…
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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%…
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Billionaire Blame: Delusions of The Block Finale’s Price Surge
Introduction: The Block finale under scrutiny The latest season of The Block ended with a twist that stunned fans and puzzled critics: a finale price surge that many say stretched beyond what the market could sustain. A well-placed property insider suggests the explosive bidding wars at the climax, fueled in part by billionaire investors, distorted…