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US Home Sales Plummet 6% in March Amidst High Mortgage Rates
US existing home sales dropped 6% in March 2025, the largest monthly decline in nearly two and a half years, due to high mortgage rates around 6.8% and elevated home prices, impacting the spring home-buying season and making homeownership unaffordable for many.
US Home Sales Plummet 6% in March Amidst High Mortgage Rates
US existing home sales dropped 6% in March 2025, the largest monthly decline in nearly two and a half years, due to high mortgage rates around 6.8% and elevated home prices, impacting the spring home-buying season and making homeownership unaffordable for many.
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48% Bias Score
US Housing Market Shifts Towards Buyers This Spring
The US housing market is shifting in favor of buyers this spring, with a six-year high of 3.7 months of for-sale inventory in January, although regional differences persist, with some areas still favoring sellers intensely.
US Housing Market Shifts Towards Buyers This Spring
The US housing market is shifting in favor of buyers this spring, with a six-year high of 3.7 months of for-sale inventory in January, although regional differences persist, with some areas still favoring sellers intensely.
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40% Bias Score
US Existing Home Sales Plunge to Near Three-Decade Low in 2024
US existing home sales in 2024 fell to 4.06 million, the lowest since 1995, driven by high home prices (median $407,500) and mortgage rates (peaking at 7.22%), despite a slight December rise; a housing shortage of 3.7 million units and the 'lock-in effect' further constrain the market.
US Existing Home Sales Plunge to Near Three-Decade Low in 2024
US existing home sales in 2024 fell to 4.06 million, the lowest since 1995, driven by high home prices (median $407,500) and mortgage rates (peaking at 7.22%), despite a slight December rise; a housing shortage of 3.7 million units and the 'lock-in effect' further constrain the market.
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Increased Housing Supply in November 2024, but Many Listings Remain Unsold
Despite a 12.1% increase in active home listings in November 2024 compared to November 2023—the highest since 2020—over half (54.5%) remained unsold for at least 60 days, indicating pricing or condition issues despite increased supply and higher pending sales.
Increased Housing Supply in November 2024, but Many Listings Remain Unsold
Despite a 12.1% increase in active home listings in November 2024 compared to November 2023—the highest since 2020—over half (54.5%) remained unsold for at least 60 days, indicating pricing or condition issues despite increased supply and higher pending sales.
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Optimal Home Selling Timeframes in 2024 Vary Regionally
According to Realtor.com and Zillow, selling a home between April 13-19, 2024, or in the last two weeks of May could yield a significant price premium, although the optimal timing varies regionally and is influenced by factors beyond mortgage rates.
Optimal Home Selling Timeframes in 2024 Vary Regionally
According to Realtor.com and Zillow, selling a home between April 13-19, 2024, or in the last two weeks of May could yield a significant price premium, although the optimal timing varies regionally and is influenced by factors beyond mortgage rates.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Home Sales Fall in January Amid High Mortgage Rates
January's U.S. pre-owned home sales fell 4.9% to 4.08 million units, a decline attributed to high mortgage rates around 7% and a median home price of $396,900; however, unsold homes increased to 1.18 million units.
U.S. Home Sales Fall in January Amid High Mortgage Rates
January's U.S. pre-owned home sales fell 4.9% to 4.08 million units, a decline attributed to high mortgage rates around 7% and a median home price of $396,900; however, unsold homes increased to 1.18 million units.
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36% Bias Score
US Existing Home Sales Plunge to Near 30-Year Low
US existing home sales in 2024 hit a near three-decade low of 4.06 million due to record-high home prices ($407,500 median) and elevated mortgage rates (peaking at 7.22%), although December saw a slight increase, and experts predict continued challenges in 2025.
US Existing Home Sales Plunge to Near 30-Year Low
US existing home sales in 2024 hit a near three-decade low of 4.06 million due to record-high home prices ($407,500 median) and elevated mortgage rates (peaking at 7.22%), although December saw a slight increase, and experts predict continued challenges in 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Home Sales Surge 26 Percent Amidst Lower Interest Rates
Fueled by five interest rate cuts and relaxed mortgage rules, Canadian home sales jumped 26 percent year-over-year in November, with economists predicting continued strong activity in 2025 despite affordability challenges; however, this boom is expected to subside in the first half of 2025.
Canadian Home Sales Surge 26 Percent Amidst Lower Interest Rates
Fueled by five interest rate cuts and relaxed mortgage rules, Canadian home sales jumped 26 percent year-over-year in November, with economists predicting continued strong activity in 2025 despite affordability challenges; however, this boom is expected to subside in the first half of 2025.
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48% Bias Score
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