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Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Point Since September 2022
Barclays and Santander cut mortgage rates, causing the average two-year fixed rate to fall to its lowest since September 2022, benefiting borrowers and those remortgaging, although rising swap rates may slow the decline.
Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Point Since September 2022
Barclays and Santander cut mortgage rates, causing the average two-year fixed rate to fall to its lowest since September 2022, benefiting borrowers and those remortgaging, although rising swap rates may slow the decline.
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36% Bias Score
Fed Meeting Unlikely to Lower Mortgage Rates This Week
The Federal Reserve is set to meet this week to determine the next steps in monetary policy, with a low probability of an immediate interest rate cut despite recent inflation cooling and stable unemployment; this will likely result in unchanged mortgage rates this week, but the possibility of cuts i...
Fed Meeting Unlikely to Lower Mortgage Rates This Week
The Federal Reserve is set to meet this week to determine the next steps in monetary policy, with a low probability of an immediate interest rate cut despite recent inflation cooling and stable unemployment; this will likely result in unchanged mortgage rates this week, but the possibility of cuts i...
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40% Bias Score
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Mortgage Rates Remain High
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate for a third time in May, leaving mortgage rates near 6.9% despite cooling inflation; this decision might indirectly lead to future rate cuts if economic data cooperates.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Mortgage Rates Remain High
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate for a third time in May, leaving mortgage rates near 6.9% despite cooling inflation; this decision might indirectly lead to future rate cuts if economic data cooperates.
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44% Bias Score
Mortgage Rate Predictions for May 2025: Slight Decrease Anticipated
Experts predict a slight decrease in 30-year fixed mortgage rates to 6.4%-6.6% in May 2025, driven by anticipated cooling inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts; however, daily volatility and international factors could influence this prediction.
Mortgage Rate Predictions for May 2025: Slight Decrease Anticipated
Experts predict a slight decrease in 30-year fixed mortgage rates to 6.4%-6.6% in May 2025, driven by anticipated cooling inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts; however, daily volatility and international factors could influence this prediction.
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36% Bias Score
Low Mortgage Rates Hinder U.S. Workforce Mobility
Low mortgage rates are limiting career opportunities in the U.S. as homeowners are reluctant to sell their homes due to higher current market rates, impacting workforce mobility across all job levels; some companies are offering relocation assistance, but it does not fully offset the financial chall...
Low Mortgage Rates Hinder U.S. Workforce Mobility
Low mortgage rates are limiting career opportunities in the U.S. as homeowners are reluctant to sell their homes due to higher current market rates, impacting workforce mobility across all job levels; some companies are offering relocation assistance, but it does not fully offset the financial chall...
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52% Bias Score
Rising Bond Yields Push Up Canadian Mortgage Rates
Rising bond yields due to U.S. trade uncertainty and political factors are pushing up Canadian fixed mortgage rates; five-year rates are up 10-15 basis points since Monday, exceeding 4 percent for uninsured mortgages in some markets.
Rising Bond Yields Push Up Canadian Mortgage Rates
Rising bond yields due to U.S. trade uncertainty and political factors are pushing up Canadian fixed mortgage rates; five-year rates are up 10-15 basis points since Monday, exceeding 4 percent for uninsured mortgages in some markets.
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40% Bias Score
Falling Mortgage Rates Offer Relief Amidst Sluggish Housing Market and Economic Uncertainty
Falling mortgage rates to 6.76% offer homebuyers relief, but a sluggish housing market, economic uncertainty fueled by Trump's tariffs and potential inflation create a mixed outlook, with limited supply and the 'lock-in' effect impacting sales.
Falling Mortgage Rates Offer Relief Amidst Sluggish Housing Market and Economic Uncertainty
Falling mortgage rates to 6.76% offer homebuyers relief, but a sluggish housing market, economic uncertainty fueled by Trump's tariffs and potential inflation create a mixed outlook, with limited supply and the 'lock-in' effect impacting sales.
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32% Bias Score
Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates Amidst Expected Bank of England Rate Reduction
Nationwide Building Society has cut its mortgage rates by up to 0.3 percentage points across various fixed and tracker mortgages, following similar cuts by Halifax, TSB, and Virgin Money, ahead of the expected Bank of England interest rate cut.
Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates Amidst Expected Bank of England Rate Reduction
Nationwide Building Society has cut its mortgage rates by up to 0.3 percentage points across various fixed and tracker mortgages, following similar cuts by Halifax, TSB, and Virgin Money, ahead of the expected Bank of England interest rate cut.
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36% Bias Score
Discrepancy between Advertised and Real Prices for New-Build Apartments in Russia
In April 2025, unsold new-build apartments in major Russian cities increased by one-third, yet prices rose slightly in most cities, revealing a gap between listed and actual transaction prices; this is a strategic tactic by developers to encourage early sales, while buyers should negotiate for disco...
Discrepancy between Advertised and Real Prices for New-Build Apartments in Russia
In April 2025, unsold new-build apartments in major Russian cities increased by one-third, yet prices rose slightly in most cities, revealing a gap between listed and actual transaction prices; this is a strategic tactic by developers to encourage early sales, while buyers should negotiate for disco...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Rent Control Drives Smaller Apartment Sales, Increasing Buyer Competition
Increased rent control in the Netherlands is causing landlords to sell smaller rental apartments in major cities, leading to more properties for sale in the €250,000-€400,000 range, a shrinking rental market, and increased competition among buyers; however, mortgage rates remain relatively low at 3....
Dutch Rent Control Drives Smaller Apartment Sales, Increasing Buyer Competition
Increased rent control in the Netherlands is causing landlords to sell smaller rental apartments in major cities, leading to more properties for sale in the €250,000-€400,000 range, a shrinking rental market, and increased competition among buyers; however, mortgage rates remain relatively low at 3....
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40% Bias Score
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
Inflation Drop to 2.4%: Impact on Mortgage Rates Uncertain
The March inflation rate fell to 2.4%, potentially signaling lower interest rates for borrowers, though the impact on mortgage rates remains uncertain due to the 10-year Treasury yield's influence.
Inflation Drop to 2.4%: Impact on Mortgage Rates Uncertain
The March inflation rate fell to 2.4%, potentially signaling lower interest rates for borrowers, though the impact on mortgage rates remains uncertain due to the 10-year Treasury yield's influence.
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44% Bias Score
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