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The affordability crisis is driving unprecedented price cuts in the housing market, Realtor.com says

“Builders are clearly responding to today’s affordability pressures,” said Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale.

Fortune

Housing market in England and Wales ‘showing tentative signs of recovery’

Rics surveyors report inquiries from new buyers, agreed sales and house prices were less negative in January

The Guardian - UK

‘Early signs’ that housing market conditions may be improving seen by surveyors

A net balance of 43% of property professionals expect house prices to increase over the next year, marking the strongest reading since February 2025.

The Independent UK

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Commonwealth Bank posts record half-year cash profit as investors pile into housing market

CBA shares surge by 7% after bumper $5.45bn result while data shows owner-occupiers’ share of lending has decreased in tight property market

The Guardian - AU

4 Home Styles Real Estate Agents Say Are the Hardest to Sell

As of early 2026, the average time on the market for homes is between 60 and 78 days. Of course, there are a number of factors that come into play with this. Your location, the housing market at large, and yes… even the style of your home. Some houses might…

Clever Dude

Will the 2026 Housing Market Be Better for Buyers or Sellers? Here’s What Real Estate Agents Predict

Learn whether the 2026 housing market may favor buyers or sellers as real estate agents weigh in on home prices, mortgage rates and market trends.

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California Insurance Crisis: 13% of Home Sales Failed Due to No Coverage Available

California’s housing market has always been dramatic, but the newest twist isn’t coming from bidding wars, interest rates, or inventory shortages. It’s coming from something far more fundamental: the ability to insure a home at all.

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What Does Barbara Corcoran Predict for the Housing Market in 2026?

Mortgage rates will come down, Corcoran predicted, but the Fed will hold firm on the federal funds rate until inflation reaches its target.

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How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market

Capital gains tax is once again the subject of parliamentary debate, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers declining to rule out options for reform.

The Conversation

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for the first time

Over the past three years, property prices have risen by 5.7 per cent, Halifax said

The Independent UK

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for first time – Halifax

Property values jumped by 0.7% month-on-month typically in January, Halifax said.

Evening Standard

House price growth picked up at start of 2026 with further recovery expected

Housing market activity is likely to recover in the coming quarters, especially if an improving affordability trend is maintained

Evening Standard

UK house price data for January revealed after December’s dip

House prices increased in January after a fall in prices at the end of 2025

The Independent UK

The Housing Standoff Is Finally Breaking: 5 Reasons Buying a Home in 2026 Is Suddenly Different

For the last three years, the housing market has felt like a staring contest. Buyers were waiting for a crash that never came, and sellers...

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The Guardian - AU

Sally was priced out of Noosa’s housing market. Now a houseboat owner, she’s about to be forced off the water

The dental nurse says a new 28-day anchoring limit is designed to get rid of houseboats and clear the view for residents of multimillion-dollar mansions

Evening Standard

Mortgage approvals to home buyers drop to lowest level in year-and-a-half

Finance and property experts said they expect to see momentum rebuilding in the months ahead.

Evening Standard

Early signs of housing market recovery after sluggish 2025, says housebuilder

Surrey-based housebuilder Crest Nicholson said it had seen inquiries pick up since the end of 2025.

Kiplinger

Is the Housing Market's 'Lock-In Effect' Finally Starting to Ease?

As mortgage rates stabilize and fewer owners hold ultra-low loans, the lock-in effect may be losing its grip.

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The Independent UK

These are the best US cities for those looking to buy a home, Zillow says

Real estate marketplace company predicts a healthier housing market this year

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Lower Mortgage Rates, Higher Prices? How Trump’s Plan Affects First-Time Buyers

Trump's plan to block investors from the housing market might actually make homes more expensive to buyers, unless supply can be increased to meet high demand.

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Trump 2026: Housing Market Changes To Expect in Trump’s Second Year of His Second Term

Home prices remain high, and supply is limited. From 50-year mortgages to bond buys, here are three Trump proposals that could reshape housing in 2026.

Fortune

Trump's housing market plan contains a fatal flaw and multiple obstacles, Morgan Stanley says

"Affordability in U.S. housing is a tricky issue that lacks a silver bullet," the bank said. Trump's actions are only "modestly helpful" for affordability.

GOBankingRates

24 Housing Markets Lost Value in 2025 — 2026 Will Be Better

Austin, Texas, and Tampa, Florida, led 24 major metros with falling home prices in 2025. Zillow predicts only 12 markets will decline in 2026.

GOBankingRates

Trump Proposes Change on Who Can Buy Single-Family Homes: How Could That Affect the Housing Market?

Trump’s proposed ban on institutional homebuyers purchasing single-family homes sounds bold, but will it fix housing shortages or affordability challenges?

Evening Standard

House prices increased by 2.5% in November despite Budget concerns

The ONS said the average house price across the UK rose to £271,000 for the month, despite continued challenges in the housing market.

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