In the first quarter of 2024, homeowners in the United States collectively held more than $32 trillion in home equity, marking an all-time high, as reported by the St. Louis Federal Reserve. This surge is primarily attributed to the rapid rise in housing prices, creating a positive aspect in an otherwise challenging housing market landscape.
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Dubai’s real estate market is currently experiencing unprecedented growth, with 2024 projected to be another record-breaking year in terms of sales and property values. According to local real estate firms, the increasing demand for property, particularly in the luxury segment, is driving up prices across the city. This surge in demand comes at a time
The disconnect between the strong performance of the economy and the negative feelings of people about their financial status has been a prevailing issue for economists. However, recent evidence suggests that the era of the “vibecession” is coming to an end. Michael Pearce, deputy chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, stated that as inflation eases
Despite the efforts to stabilize the economy, China’s property market is still facing challenges. Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters expressed concerns about the ongoing turmoil in the real estate sector. Winters highlighted the difficulties in the investing environment in China, citing low consumer confidence and international investor confidence. Winters mentioned that the core issue behind
Renowned economist Joseph Stiglitz has recommended a half-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the upcoming meeting. Stiglitz criticizes the U.S. central bank for tightening its monetary policy too aggressively and worsening the inflation problem by doing so. He believes that the Fed should have normalized interest rates instead of keeping them near
The housing market is currently experiencing a shift in dynamics, with the supply of homes for sale increasing at a rapid pace. According to a recent report from Realtor.com, active listings in August saw a 36% year-over-year increase, marking the 10th consecutive month of growth. However, despite this positive trend, inventory levels are still 26%
London landlords are facing a tough situation as they are selling their buy-to-let properties at record rates. The U.K. Labour government’s anticipated tax hikes are adding further pressure to what was once a lucrative investment sector. Data from property portal Rightmove shows that almost one-third of homes currently for sale in the capital were previously
The latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association reveals that mortgage demand is now heavily skewed towards refinancing. This shift is primarily driven by a consistent decline in interest rates over the past five weeks. Although total mortgage application volume saw a marginal increase of only 1.6% compared to the previous week, the majority of
China’s housing market has been facing ongoing challenges despite numerous government stimulus efforts. According to JPMorgan economist Haibin Zhu, the current measures put in place have not been effective in supporting the sector. Home prices are still struggling to stabilize, with projections indicating that this trend may continue until 2025 at the earliest. Recent data
REA Group, a property listings company owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, has recently expressed interest in acquiring U.K. property portal Rightmove. This potential takeover offer is seen as a strategic move to create a global digital real estate business. While discussions with Rightmove have not yet taken place, the announcement has already made an