Four Major U.S. Cities Buck Trend, See Home Price Declines in 2024
In November 2024, four major U.S. cities—Austin, Tampa, San Antonio, and Fort Lauderdale—experienced home price declines ranging from -1.6% to -3.7%, contrasting with a national average increase of 5.4%, due to increased housing supply, slower migration, and high levels of unsold homes.
Four Major U.S. Cities Buck Trend, See Home Price Declines in 2024
In November 2024, four major U.S. cities—Austin, Tampa, San Antonio, and Fort Lauderdale—experienced home price declines ranging from -1.6% to -3.7%, contrasting with a national average increase of 5.4%, due to increased housing supply, slower migration, and high levels of unsold homes.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Government Weighs Intervention in Swiss Franc Loan Crisis
The Greek government is considering intervention in the issue of Swiss franc loans, impacting thousands of borrowers with €4.5 billion in debt, while facing constraints from Supreme Court rulings and concerns about financial stability.
Greek Government Weighs Intervention in Swiss Franc Loan Crisis
The Greek government is considering intervention in the issue of Swiss franc loans, impacting thousands of borrowers with €4.5 billion in debt, while facing constraints from Supreme Court rulings and concerns about financial stability.
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28% 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
Spain's Housing Crisis: High Prices, Low Supply, and the Need for Reform
Spain's housing market is experiencing a price bubble, driven by record-high rental costs and rising purchase prices, due to insufficient land and bureaucratic hurdles; solutions require increased public investment, private sector collaboration, and regulatory reforms.
Spain's Housing Crisis: High Prices, Low Supply, and the Need for Reform
Spain's housing market is experiencing a price bubble, driven by record-high rental costs and rising purchase prices, due to insufficient land and bureaucratic hurdles; solutions require increased public investment, private sector collaboration, and regulatory reforms.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Pending Home Sales Surge 2.2% in November
U.S. pending home sales rose 2.2% in November to 79.0 on the NAR's Pending Home Sales Index, exceeding expectations and marking four months of gains due to increased inventory and adjusted buyer expectations of mortgage rates despite rates being above 6% for two years.
U.S. Pending Home Sales Surge 2.2% in November
U.S. pending home sales rose 2.2% in November to 79.0 on the NAR's Pending Home Sales Index, exceeding expectations and marking four months of gains due to increased inventory and adjusted buyer expectations of mortgage rates despite rates being above 6% for two years.
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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
Aktor Raises €200 Million to Fund €2 Billion Investment Plan
Aktor Group is raising €200 million through a public share offering to fund a €2 billion investment plan, including acquisitions of real estate assets from Prodea (€180 million), renewable energy projects (1.3 GW capacity), and a 50.1% stake in ENTELECHEIA (€30 million).
Aktor Raises €200 Million to Fund €2 Billion Investment Plan
Aktor Group is raising €200 million through a public share offering to fund a €2 billion investment plan, including acquisitions of real estate assets from Prodea (€180 million), renewable energy projects (1.3 GW capacity), and a 50.1% stake in ENTELECHEIA (€30 million).
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44% Bias Score
Germany's New Property Tax: Land Value, Not Buildings, Now Determines Cost
Germany's new property tax, effective January 1st, 2024, recalculates taxes based on land value, replacing outdated data, impacting owners and renters; Baden-Württemberg uses a modified Bodenwertmodell.
Germany's New Property Tax: Land Value, Not Buildings, Now Determines Cost
Germany's new property tax, effective January 1st, 2024, recalculates taxes based on land value, replacing outdated data, impacting owners and renters; Baden-Württemberg uses a modified Bodenwertmodell.
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36% Bias Score
Wealthy Miami Realtor Brothers Accused of Serial Rape Seek Bail
Three prominent Miami real estate brothers, Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander, face federal sex trafficking charges and are seeking bail, offering substantial financial collateral and relocation proposals despite facing life sentences; their defense highlights their family's long-standing community ties...
Wealthy Miami Realtor Brothers Accused of Serial Rape Seek Bail
Three prominent Miami real estate brothers, Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander, face federal sex trafficking charges and are seeking bail, offering substantial financial collateral and relocation proposals despite facing life sentences; their defense highlights their family's long-standing community ties...
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80% 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
Soaring Spanish Housing Prices Exceed Affordability Thresholds
Spanish housing prices rose 4.4% in 2024, exceeding affordability thresholds in numerous regions due to increased demand fueled by cheaper mortgages and insufficient new construction; new homes saw a 5.5% price jump.
Soaring Spanish Housing Prices Exceed Affordability Thresholds
Spanish housing prices rose 4.4% in 2024, exceeding affordability thresholds in numerous regions due to increased demand fueled by cheaper mortgages and insufficient new construction; new homes saw a 5.5% price jump.
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28% Bias Score