Euribor Drop Brings Significant Savings to Spanish Homeowners
The average Euribor in December 2024 fell to 2.435%, resulting in significant savings for Spanish homeowners with variable-rate mortgages and a surge in home sales; this is due to decreased inflation, economic uncertainty in Europe, and the European Central Bank's interest rate cuts.
Euribor Drop Brings Significant Savings to Spanish Homeowners
The average Euribor in December 2024 fell to 2.435%, resulting in significant savings for Spanish homeowners with variable-rate mortgages and a surge in home sales; this is due to decreased inflation, economic uncertainty in Europe, and the European Central Bank's interest rate cuts.
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44% Bias Score
2025: A Tightrope Walk for Australian First-Home Buyers
In 2025, Australian first-home buyers face high property prices and cost-of-living pressures, but government incentives and a cooling market may offer a brief window of opportunity before interest rate cuts potentially reignite price growth; strategies such as rent-vesting and family support are gai...
2025: A Tightrope Walk for Australian First-Home Buyers
In 2025, Australian first-home buyers face high property prices and cost-of-living pressures, but government incentives and a cooling market may offer a brief window of opportunity before interest rate cuts potentially reignite price growth; strategies such as rent-vesting and family support are gai...
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32% Bias Score
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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40% Bias Score
US Housing Slump Deepens in 2024; 2025 Outlook Remains Uncertain
America's housing market experienced a deep slump in 2024, marked by record-high home prices (median $406,100 in November), low inventory, and high mortgage rates (6.85% average 30-year fixed rate last week), creating significant affordability challenges for buyers and renters.
US Housing Slump Deepens in 2024; 2025 Outlook Remains Uncertain
America's housing market experienced a deep slump in 2024, marked by record-high home prices (median $406,100 in November), low inventory, and high mortgage rates (6.85% average 30-year fixed rate last week), creating significant affordability challenges for buyers and renters.
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Greek Housing Construction Volume in September 2024 Amidst Anticipation of Supreme Court Ruling
Greek housing construction saw a surge in buildable area and volume in September 2024, despite a near-stagnant number of permits issued, likely due to builders trying to utilize "bonuses" from the new building code (NOK) before an October Supreme Court ruling.
Surge in Greek Housing Construction Volume in September 2024 Amidst Anticipation of Supreme Court Ruling
Greek housing construction saw a surge in buildable area and volume in September 2024, despite a near-stagnant number of permits issued, likely due to builders trying to utilize "bonuses" from the new building code (NOK) before an October Supreme Court ruling.
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48% Bias Score
High Mortgage Rates Fail to Curb US Home Price Increases
Despite 6-7% 30-year fixed mortgage rates, US home prices rose 5.8% through November 2024 in 50 major cities; Anaheim, CA, saw the highest increase (12.5%), driven by limited supply and proximity to Los Angeles, while San Antonio and Austin remained flat.
High Mortgage Rates Fail to Curb US Home Price Increases
Despite 6-7% 30-year fixed mortgage rates, US home prices rose 5.8% through November 2024 in 50 major cities; Anaheim, CA, saw the highest increase (12.5%), driven by limited supply and proximity to Los Angeles, while San Antonio and Austin remained flat.
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48% Bias Score
Fitch: Global Housing Prices to Rise in Next Two Years
Fitch Ratings predicts a low-to-mid single-digit increase in global housing prices over the next two years due to supply shortages and increased affordability, with the strongest growth expected in Netherlands, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico, while China is expected to see a decrease due to the economic...
Fitch: Global Housing Prices to Rise in Next Two Years
Fitch Ratings predicts a low-to-mid single-digit increase in global housing prices over the next two years due to supply shortages and increased affordability, with the strongest growth expected in Netherlands, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico, while China is expected to see a decrease due to the economic...
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24% Bias Score
Increased Housing Inventory, But High Percentage of Stale Listings Slows Market
November 2024 saw a 12.1% rise in active housing listings compared to November 2023, reaching a peak since 2020; however, 54.5% of these homes had been listed for at least 60 days, the highest share since 2019, while the average time to contract was 43 days, the slowest since 2019, despite pending h...
Increased Housing Inventory, But High Percentage of Stale Listings Slows Market
November 2024 saw a 12.1% rise in active housing listings compared to November 2023, reaching a peak since 2020; however, 54.5% of these homes had been listed for at least 60 days, the highest share since 2019, while the average time to contract was 43 days, the slowest since 2019, despite pending h...
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40% Bias Score
Maine Home Values Surge: Coastal ZIP Codes Lead with 75%+ Growth
Maine's real estate market exploded between 2019 and 2024, with Cumberland Foreside (ZIP 04110) leading the way, its median home value soaring 75.8% to \$942,576, while other coastal and island areas also saw substantial increases.
Maine Home Values Surge: Coastal ZIP Codes Lead with 75%+ Growth
Maine's real estate market exploded between 2019 and 2024, with Cumberland Foreside (ZIP 04110) leading the way, its median home value soaring 75.8% to \$942,576, while other coastal and island areas also saw substantial increases.
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32% Bias Score
Australian Housing Market Slowdown in 2024 Due to High Interest Rates
Australia's 2024 housing market showed a national home value increase of 5.5 percent, but high interest rates slowed buyer enthusiasm, leading to falling values in Sydney and Melbourne by spring, while smaller capitals slowed; increased listings gave buyers more choice and properties took longer to ...
Australian Housing Market Slowdown in 2024 Due to High Interest Rates
Australia's 2024 housing market showed a national home value increase of 5.5 percent, but high interest rates slowed buyer enthusiasm, leading to falling values in Sydney and Melbourne by spring, while smaller capitals slowed; increased listings gave buyers more choice and properties took longer to ...
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44% Bias Score
Greece's Short-Term Rental Boom: 1 Million Beds Overshadow Hotel Capacity
In 2024, Greece experienced a surge in short-term rentals, exceeding 230,000 in August and providing 1.022 million beds, surpassing hotel capacity; despite this, occupancy remained high, demonstrating significant demand that even post-summer decreases in available rentals could not meet.
Greece's Short-Term Rental Boom: 1 Million Beds Overshadow Hotel Capacity
In 2024, Greece experienced a surge in short-term rentals, exceeding 230,000 in August and providing 1.022 million beds, surpassing hotel capacity; despite this, occupancy remained high, demonstrating significant demand that even post-summer decreases in available rentals could not meet.
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48% Bias Score
2024 Mortgage Rate Fluctuations and 2025 Refinancing Outlook
The average 30-year mortgage rate started 2024 at 6.62%, reached a high of 7.22% in May, fell to 6.07% in September, and currently sits at 6.60%, with future rate cuts anticipated, influencing the viability of refinancing in 2025 based on individual circumstances.
2024 Mortgage Rate Fluctuations and 2025 Refinancing Outlook
The average 30-year mortgage rate started 2024 at 6.62%, reached a high of 7.22% in May, fell to 6.07% in September, and currently sits at 6.60%, with future rate cuts anticipated, influencing the viability of refinancing in 2025 based on individual circumstances.
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40% Bias Score