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Russia's Housing Construction Slowdown Amidst Economic Headwinds
President Putin acknowledged that Russia's housing construction is slowing due to high interest rates on mortgages and project financing, impacting subsidized housing programs and potentially creating a housing shortage by 2027-2028.
Russia's Housing Construction Slowdown Amidst Economic Headwinds
President Putin acknowledged that Russia's housing construction is slowing due to high interest rates on mortgages and project financing, impacting subsidized housing programs and potentially creating a housing shortage by 2027-2028.
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48% Bias Score
Barclays Cuts Mortgage Rates Below 4 Percent
Barclays is cutting its mortgage rates to below 4 percent, offering two-year and five-year fixes with varying fees and deposit requirements, following Coventry Building Society's similar move and influenced by recent changes in interbank lending rates and trade policy.
Barclays Cuts Mortgage Rates Below 4 Percent
Barclays is cutting its mortgage rates to below 4 percent, offering two-year and five-year fixes with varying fees and deposit requirements, following Coventry Building Society's similar move and influenced by recent changes in interbank lending rates and trade policy.
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44% Bias Score
US Housing Market Shifts Toward Buyers Amidst Increased Inventory and Easing Mortgage Rates
The US housing market shows signs of shifting towards buyers due to a 28.5% surge in national home listings and easing mortgage rates; however, affordability concerns remain a significant barrier for many, particularly first-time homebuyers, despite price drops in many major metro areas.
US Housing Market Shifts Toward Buyers Amidst Increased Inventory and Easing Mortgage Rates
The US housing market shows signs of shifting towards buyers due to a 28.5% surge in national home listings and easing mortgage rates; however, affordability concerns remain a significant barrier for many, particularly first-time homebuyers, despite price drops in many major metro areas.
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44% Bias Score
UK House Prices Fall 0.5% in March Amid Post-Deadline Slowdown
UK house prices fell 0.5% in March due to reduced demand following a stamp duty deadline rush; annual growth remained at 2.8%, the lowest since July 2024, with regional variations showing Northern Ireland's 6.6% growth contrasting with London's 1.1% growth.
UK House Prices Fall 0.5% in March Amid Post-Deadline Slowdown
UK house prices fell 0.5% in March due to reduced demand following a stamp duty deadline rush; annual growth remained at 2.8%, the lowest since July 2024, with regional variations showing Northern Ireland's 6.6% growth contrasting with London's 1.1% growth.
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32% Bias Score
April 2025 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Steady, but Economic Uncertainty Looms
Mortgage interest rates are forecast to stay between 6.5% and 7% in April 2025, but this could change based on inflation, job reports, and Federal Reserve policy; experts advise homebuyers to act quickly if they find a suitable home.
April 2025 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Steady, but Economic Uncertainty Looms
Mortgage interest rates are forecast to stay between 6.5% and 7% in April 2025, but this could change based on inflation, job reports, and Federal Reserve policy; experts advise homebuyers to act quickly if they find a suitable home.
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28% Bias Score
FOMC Rate Cuts Expected in 2025, Impact on Mortgage Rates Uncertain
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to cut interest rates in 2025, potentially lowering mortgage rates from the current 6.7% average for a 30-year mortgage, although market expectations are already somewhat priced in. Economic factors like tariffs and immigration could also impact t...
FOMC Rate Cuts Expected in 2025, Impact on Mortgage Rates Uncertain
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to cut interest rates in 2025, potentially lowering mortgage rates from the current 6.7% average for a 30-year mortgage, although market expectations are already somewhat priced in. Economic factors like tariffs and immigration could also impact t...
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32% Bias Score
Foreign Selling of U.S. MBS Threatens Housing Market
Rising mortgage rates, driven by investors selling U.S. Treasury bonds, are fueled by concerns that China and other countries might sell their holdings of U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities in response to U.S. trade policies; this could severely impact the already-weak spring housing market.
Foreign Selling of U.S. MBS Threatens Housing Market
Rising mortgage rates, driven by investors selling U.S. Treasury bonds, are fueled by concerns that China and other countries might sell their holdings of U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities in response to U.S. trade policies; this could severely impact the already-weak spring housing market.
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52% Bias Score
Housing Market Presents Mixed Signals Amid Economic Uncertainty
Mixed signals in the housing market challenge potential homebuyers as mortgage rates hover around 6.7%, home prices remain high despite slowing growth, and inventory improves but lags pre-pandemic levels; experts offer differing opinions on whether to buy now or wait.
Housing Market Presents Mixed Signals Amid Economic Uncertainty
Mixed signals in the housing market challenge potential homebuyers as mortgage rates hover around 6.7%, home prices remain high despite slowing growth, and inventory improves but lags pre-pandemic levels; experts offer differing opinions on whether to buy now or wait.
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44% Bias Score
UK House Prices Fall 0.5% After Stamp Duty Deadline Rush
UK house prices fell 0.5% in March to £296,699, the steepest monthly decline in a year, following a January surge driven by expiring stamp duty cuts in England and Northern Ireland; despite this, economists predict continued price growth in 2025 due to constrained supply and stable demand.
UK House Prices Fall 0.5% After Stamp Duty Deadline Rush
UK house prices fell 0.5% in March to £296,699, the steepest monthly decline in a year, following a January surge driven by expiring stamp duty cuts in England and Northern Ireland; despite this, economists predict continued price growth in 2025 due to constrained supply and stable demand.
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36% Bias Score
Inflation Dip Impacts Mortgage Rates, but Uncertainty Remains
February's inflation rate fell to 2.8%, down from 3.0% the previous month, impacting mortgage rates due to the Federal Reserve's policy responses to inflation; experts predict a slight decrease in mortgage rates later in 2025 but uncertainty remains.
Inflation Dip Impacts Mortgage Rates, but Uncertainty Remains
February's inflation rate fell to 2.8%, down from 3.0% the previous month, impacting mortgage rates due to the Federal Reserve's policy responses to inflation; experts predict a slight decrease in mortgage rates later in 2025 but uncertainty remains.
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48% Bias Score
UK Homeownership: Outright Ownership Surpasses Mortgages
Government figures reveal 37% of British households owned their homes outright in 2023/2024, exceeding the 28% with mortgages, a trend attributed to previous low mortgage rates, and contributing to the housing market's resilience against recent economic instability.
UK Homeownership: Outright Ownership Surpasses Mortgages
Government figures reveal 37% of British households owned their homes outright in 2023/2024, exceeding the 28% with mortgages, a trend attributed to previous low mortgage rates, and contributing to the housing market's resilience against recent economic instability.
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44% Bias Score
Home Equity Levels Rise Modestly Despite Market Slowdown
As of March 2025, the average U.S. homeowner has $313,000 in home equity, a 6% year-over-year increase, despite recent declines, influenced by low housing inventory, high home prices, and tempered demand due to higher mortgage rates; experts predict modest future increases.
Home Equity Levels Rise Modestly Despite Market Slowdown
As of March 2025, the average U.S. homeowner has $313,000 in home equity, a 6% year-over-year increase, despite recent declines, influenced by low housing inventory, high home prices, and tempered demand due to higher mortgage rates; experts predict modest future increases.
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40% Bias Score
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