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theglobeandmail.com • Finance • Canada
A Toronto couple's decision to rent rather than buy a home highlights the financial considerations and trade-offs between homeownership and renting, prompting an examination of alternative housing solutions.
chiemgau24.de • Economics • Germany
Rising construction interest rates in Germany are causing alarm in the regional construction industry, threatening the affordability of real estate and impacting businesses.
nzherald.co.nz • RealEstate • NewZealand
Kāinga Ora, New Zealand's public housing agency, plans to sell approximately 900 state homes, generating an estimated $400 million to $500 million to reinvest in more affordable housing areas and reduce debt.
latercera.com • Business • Chile
Socovesa, Chile's largest real estate group, reported a challenging 2024, falling short of commercial goals but achieving financial targets through debt reduction and operational efficiency.
cnn.com • RealEstate • World
A Michigan homeowner successfully sold her house without a real estate agent, highlighting the challenges and rewards of the for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) approach.
bostonglobe.com • RealEstate • Massachusetts
Massachusetts home prices, particularly in coastal areas, have experienced significant increases over the past five years, driven by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, low mortgage rates, and limited housing supply.
inews.co.uk • RealEstate • UK
Three homeowners detail the significant challenges they face selling their flats due to escalating service charges, cladding issues, and legal disputes.
dailymail.co.uk • RealEstate • UK
A new trend in the UK housing market shows downsizers are favoring bustling towns with good transport links over traditional rural areas.
theage.com.au • RealEstate • Australia
Apartment prices in Sydney and Melbourne have not increased as much as house prices over the past decade due to factors like increased supply and challenges in the construction sector.
latercera.com • RealEstate • Chile
A report from TOCTOC reveals a decrease in real estate purchase cancellations in Chile, suggesting a more positive outlook for the market in 2025.
theglobeandmail.com • RealEstate • Ontario
Ontario's cottage market experienced a delayed spring selling season due to various factors, including a severe ice storm and economic uncertainty, but the Victoria Day long weekend brought a market reset with new listings and increased buyer activity.
telegraph.co.uk • RealEstate • England
A London homeowner, struggling to sell her flat despite slashing the asking price by £150,000, highlights the challenges of the current housing market and the complexities of Help to Buy schemes.
thenewsherald.com • RealEstate • Michigan
Home values in Metro Detroit suburbs and the city of Detroit have seen significant increases from 2024 to 2025, driven by factors such as increased demand for affordable housing and new construction projects.
elpais.com • RealEstate • Spain
A Spanish real estate market analysis suggests a price moderation or even decline is likely despite housing shortages, indicating a bubble driven by inflated expectations rather than excessive credit.
sfstandard.com • RealEstate • San Francisco
Rising HOA fees and a struggling condo market are making it increasingly difficult for San Franciscans to consider condos as ideal starter homes.
nytimes.com • RealEstate • United States
A new report reveals a widening gap in housing affordability, particularly for middle-income households in the United States, despite an increase in housing supply.
elpais.com • RealEstate • Spain
In Spain, rental properties in city outskirts yield higher returns than those in central areas due to differences in acquisition costs and rental prices.
dailymail.co.uk • RealEstate • US
US home sales have plummeted to a 16-year low, raising concerns about a potential housing market crash similar to 2009, driven by economic uncertainty and increased mortgage rates.