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Shift in Vancouver Condo Market: End-Users Drive Sales

Vancouver's condo market is seeing a resurgence in sales driven by end-users, primarily families and first-time buyers, as investors retreat due to new taxes on property flipping.

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US Home Delistings Surge, Creating Market Deadlock

In June 2025, US home delistings surged 38% year-to-date and 48% year-over-year, reaching 21 delistings per 100 new listings nationally, as sellers prioritize price over quick sales, creating a market deadlock amid rising housing supply but stagnant sales due to high mortgage rates.

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Sluggish U.S. Housing Market Persists Despite Slight Sales Increase

U.S. existing home sales saw a slight July increase but remain far below pre-pandemic levels due to high mortgage rates (averaging 6.6%) and increased home prices (up nearly 50% in five years), although more inventory and slightly lower rates offer some buyer leverage.

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US Housing Market Cools as Buyer Demand Slows

The US housing market is experiencing a slowdown due to high mortgage rates, increased insurance costs, and economic uncertainty, resulting in fewer buyers and more price reductions, particularly in Florida and Texas.

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Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level Since October

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates fell to 6.58% for the week ending August 14, the lowest since October, due to a cooling job market and investor anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, potentially boosting buyer activity and shifting market power towards buyers.

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High Mortgage Rates Threaten 20% of Russian Property Developers

High mortgage rates in Russia have put nearly 20% of property developers at risk of bankruptcy, with sales plummeting 26% year-on-year in the first half of 2025; this figure could reach 30% without improvement.

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Toronto Real Estate Market: Increased Supply Expected This Fall

The Toronto-area real estate market anticipates a surge in new listings this fall, driven by a return of unsold spring/summer properties and additional sellers entering the market, providing buyers with ample choices.

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Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Point Since October 2024

Mortgage rates fell to a 6.58% average for 30-year loans on Thursday, the lowest since October 24, 2024, influenced by a previous Federal Reserve rate cut and upcoming economic data releases including unemployment, inflation, and the Fed's September meeting.

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U.S. Housing Market Remains Sluggish Despite Slight Sales Increase

Existing home sales in the U.S. rose slightly in July, but remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels due to high mortgage rates (averaging 6.6%) and elevated home prices (nearly 50% increase in five years). Increased inventory offers more buyer options, but sales remain slow.

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UK Mortgage Rates Fall Below 5 Percent

The average two-year fixed-rate mortgage in the UK has fallen to 4.98 percent, the lowest in three years, impacting borrowing costs for homeowners; this follows a period of high rates due to base rate hikes and inflation, with experts predicting further rate decreases.

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Mortgage Applications Surge 10.9% Amidst Refinance Boom

Driven by a 23% surge in refinancing and increased adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) loan demand, total mortgage application volume rose 10.9% last week, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.67% and 5/1 ARMs at 5.80%.

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UK Private Rents Fall for First Time in Five Years

Average private rents in Great Britain fell 0.2% year-on-year in July 2024, the first annual decline since August 2020, driven by lower mortgage rates affecting both landlords and tenants; however, this masks regional variations, with some areas still experiencing rent increases.

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