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Housing Market Crisis Looms: Mortgage Rates Surge, Buyers Struggle

In a startling turn of events, mortgage rates in the United States have skyrocketed back to a staggering 7%. With this significant surge, the dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly unattainable for many Americans, as the cost of purchasing a house now reaches nearly $2,700 per month. This includes mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and maintenance

Private Mortgages

Private Mortgages: What You Need to Know

Private mortgages are an increasingly popular way for homeowners to access funding for a variety of needs. Private mortgages are loans made by private individuals or organizations, rather than traditional financial institutions like banks. While private mortgages can be a useful option for those who cannot qualify for traditional financing, they come with their own

Mortgage Rates in America

Mortgage Rates in America: The Current Scenario

Mortgage rates, as of March 2023, in America have soared back above 7%, which has significant implications for prospective home buyers. At this rate, buying a median home in the US would require a down payment of $93,540 and a monthly mortgage payment of $2,514 on a $467,700 property. The current scenario of mortgage rates

Canadian Housing Market

Canadian Housing Market Trends in February 2023

The Canadian housing market has been in the news recently due to a variety of factors, including rising interest rates, the mortgage stress test, and a decline in home prices. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the latest statistics and trends from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and other

Dubai Real Estate Trends in February 2023

The Dubai real estate sector continues to surge, boosted by wealthy investors and Proptech companies creating a strong foothold in the market. In February 2023, the city recorded AED 16,639,913,116.53 worth of sales transactions for ready and off-plan residential apartments, and AED 3,741,855,828.79 for ready and off-plan villas. The average price per square meter for

U.S. Residential Construction Market, in JANUARY 2023

U.S. Residential Construction Market, despite economic uncertainties is robust. The January 2023 statistics for new residential construction in the US indicate a mixed picture. While building permits for privately-owned housing units increased slightly from December 2022, they were still 27.3% lower than the rate for January 2022. Similarly, housing starts in January 2023 were down

U.S. Rental Market Trends in February 2023

The U.S. rental market is showing signs of cooling off, with a decline in the growth rate of apartment rents and an increase in rental discounts in select metro areas. This trend could help make housing more affordable for renters and ease the rise in overall inflation. However, the rental market is not operating in

US Housing Market

US Housing Market Trends in 2023, Challenges, and Predictions

The US housing market is facing numerous challenges in 2023, including rising interest rates, economic uncertainties, and declining home prices. Despite these challenges, there are some positive indicators such as the increase in new home sales and the slowing down of rent growth in some areas. It is essential to keep in mind that the