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US home sales fall to lowest level since 2010 as mortgage rates soar
US home sales fall to lowest level since 2010 as mortgage rates soar
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122 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Home Sales in October Plummet to 16-Year Low
U.S. existing-home sales fell 5.5% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.75 million, the slowest pace since August 2010, as mortgage rates surged above 7%.
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US Mortgage Rates Fall for Fourth Week, Lifting Home Purchases
US mortgage rates have declined for a fourth consecutive week, reaching 7.11% and triggering a 6.2% jump in mortgage demand according to coverage from Bloomberg and Realtor.com.
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Mortgage Rate Sharply Higher After Inflation Data
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to about 7.18% from a mid-October peak near 7.4%, though some outlets report rates climbing to 7.20% or 7.21% for the week ending November 6.
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'My mortgage is going up £200 a month': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets
Current coverage tracks how rising interest rates and an ongoing war in Iran directly impact housing affordability and household budgets.
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First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash
3 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Zillow Traffic Slides as High Mortgage Rates Freeze Housing Market
Zillow stock drops 15.6% and traffic slides as high mortgage rates freeze the broader housing market.
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Mortgage rates drop for the third straight week, but homebuyers are still leaving the market
Mortgage rates decline for the third straight week across the United States, yet homebuyers continue to exit the market.
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Australia’s Housing Slump Deepens as RBA Prepares Another Rate Rise
Australia faces a deepening housing slump with home prices falling for the seventh time as the RBA prepares for another interest rate hike.
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A key hurdle for homebuyers may stick around through 2027
Rising mortgage rates are creating a persistent obstacle for US homebuyers that may endure through 2027.
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The average 30-year US mortgage rate dips to 7.24%, the lowest level in more than a month
Average US mortgage rates fall to 7.24 percent, marking the lowest level recorded in over a month.
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Why even America’s ‘haves’ are feeling the squeeze
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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More young people are buying houses by putting older co-borrowers on their mortgages
5 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Home sellers are lowering their price and helping buyers to make a deal in a stagnant market
Home sellers in the United States are implementing price cuts and mortgage buydowns to attract buyers amidst a stagnant housing market.
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Mortgage Rates Are Above 7%. Is It Better to Rent or Buy a Home Right Now?
3 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Owning a home comes with a hidden price tag, and it's getting more expensive
Rising home insurance premiums are surging past property taxes, catching United States households off guard.
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Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas
Mortgage rates hovering above 7 percent spark intense financial debate and real estate pressure across the nation.
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Home Prices Are Starting to Fall in Some Pockets of the U.S.
Home prices begin to drop in select United States markets while half of homeowners remain locked into low mortgage rates.
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Investors would be barred from buying up single-family homes under new US Treasury rule
The U.S. Treasury proposes a new rule barring large investors and big landlords from bulk-buying single-family homes.
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Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August
11 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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US housing market likely to stay bleak, Goldman Sachs warns
1 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Mortgage rates drop for the first time in 2 months, but demand still falls further
15 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Americans are struggling to buy homes amid rising costs
Pending home sales hit record and 25-year lows in September as Americans struggle to buy homes amid rising costs and mortgage rates topping 7%.
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Homebuyers get an advantage in dozens of US cities
8 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Housing is flashing warning signs just as the Fed weighs more interest rate hikes
1 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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September data shows housing market in a deep freeze
September data shows pending US home sales sinking to a 25-year low amid high mortgage rates.
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Meet the home buyers totally unfazed by 7% mortgage rates
5 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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America’s New Housing Market Is All About Luxury—and It Runs on Cash
4 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Homebuyers are canceling sales at near-record rates
2 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Home Sales Edge Up as Higher Rates Give Buyers More Bargaining Power
U.S. home sales face starkly mixed conditions as pending sales sink toward a twelve-year low while buyers find new bargaining power.
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High mortgage rates are deepening a ‘K-shaped’ housing market
5 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Stubborn Sellers Are the Last Thing Propping Up Home Prices
Stubborn sellers remain the primary force supporting home prices as mortgage rates climb and buyers vanish.
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Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee fearing mobilisation
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Home Sellers Are Starting to Blink on Prices. That’s Bad for Builders.
Home sellers are lowering prices as inventory grows, creating a challenging market for builders amidst seven percent mortgage rates.
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Average long-term US mortgage rate at highest level in nearly 3 years after 7th weekly rise in a row
Average long-term US mortgage rates reach their highest level in nearly three years following consecutive weekly increases.
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US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate hits 7.40%, likely to further erode housing demand
1 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Zillow predicts major mortgage rate, housing market change
Zillow forecasts a significant shift in the housing market as mortgage rates hold at 7.5%, potentially stalling homebuyer activity into 2027.
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US Mortgage Rates Jump to 7.49%, Highest Since 2023
US 30‑year mortgage rates surged to 7.49%, the highest level since 2023, sparking buyer caution and rate‑lock advice.
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Mortgage rates sit at nearly 3-year high, and demand continues to shrink
2 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Americans hoping for an 08-style housing crash to afford a home are out of luck
Current economic indicators and rising mortgage rates suggest that a 2008-style housing crash is unlikely to make homeownership affordable for Americans.
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The ‘Silver Tsunami’ Could Solve the Inventory Problem—and Create a Demand Problem
Aging baby boomers are poised to release millions of properties, creating complex shifts in housing inventory and demand.
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Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
Average five-year fixed mortgage rates have climbed to 6%, the highest level seen in over three years, as global bond sell-offs drive up borrowing costs.
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Homeowners Are Clinging to their Below-4% Mortgages for Dear Life as Mortgage Rates Went over 7%
6 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Mortgage rates approach 3-year high as new applications plunge
Mortgage rates hit 7.28%, a three‑year peak, while new loan applications tumble, sparking fresh affordability concerns.
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Mortgage rates just hit 7.28%. But there are ways to get a lower rate
Average U.S. mortgage rates have climbed to 7.28 percent, marking the highest level seen in nearly three years.
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Sellers Slash Prices at Historic Pace To Lure Buyers Sidelined by Mortgage Rates
Sellers cut prices rapidly to attract buyers sidelined by elevated mortgage rates, according to financial reporting.
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Australia’s Property Boom Is Unraveling. How Bad Will It Get?
Australia faces its steepest housing market downturn in decades as home prices fall for six consecutive months, raising significant recession risks.
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More homes, more price cuts
9 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Mortgage rates jump for the sixth straight week, hitting both refinance and homebuyer demand hard
Mortgage rates reach seven percent, delivering a heavy blow to home sellers and suppressing buyer demand.
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Mortgage Rates Race Past 7.5% As Borrowing Costs Surge
Mortgage rates surge past 7.5%, marking a sixth straight weekly jump and tightening borrowing costs for homebuyers and refinancers.
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New financing rules are about to make buying or selling a condo even more complicated
4 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Prediction: A Stock Market Crash Is on the Way. Investors Who Do This 1 Thing Can Still Come Out on Top, Based on 155 Years' Worth of History
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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High Gas and Rising Mortgage Rates Trouble Trump as Midterms Near
Mortgage rates climb and the lock-in effect strengthens as financial pressures mount ahead of the midterms.
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Mortgage rates just keep climbing
Mortgage rates surpass 7 percent amid surging bond yields, deepening housing gridlock across the United States.
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Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time in more than 2 years
US mortgage rates have surpassed the 7% threshold for the first time in over two years, driven by a significant rout in the bond market.
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US Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% to a More Than Two-Year High
US mortgage rates have climbed past 7 percent, reaching multi-year highs and putting intense pressure on the housing market.
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US fixed 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 7.12%, MBA says
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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House prices survived the last interest-rate rise. Will they this time?
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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US Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.97%, Highest In More Than a Year
4 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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30-year mortgage rate jumps to 7.17% — a nearly 2-year high
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.