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Biden's new mortgage plan raises concerns about housing prices
Some have questioned whether a new federal rule could increase risk of default, and thus bring down property values. Here's what industry experts say.
Housing market in "tug of war" as prices continue to drop across U.S.
On the one side of the housing market are buyers who would like cheaper homes. On the other side, sellers are in no rush to move.
House prices are falling fastest in this area
Home prices have dropped in lots of states where they had become the most unaffordable in the past year.
House prices will rise fastest in these 6 cities
The areas that remained the most affordable during the boom in the housing market will see lower home-price declines in 2023, according to an investment bank.
House prices will fall fastest in these seven cities
The Pacific Coast and Southwest regions will see the deepest home-price declines in the U.S. in 2023, according to the investment bank Goldman Sachs.
Debate as niece buys aunt's cheap 5-bed home knowing sister "needs" it more
"You would be very wrong to do anything but encourage your aunt to put it on the open market and sell it for what it's worth," one user said.
House prices rise in these U.S. metro areas
The national median single-family home price jumped up 8.6 percent from one year ago, to reach an average of $398,500.
Housing prices decline for second month in a row across U.S.
House prices in the U.S. fell slightly from July to August, after year-on-year figures showed a significant rise across the board.
What rising mortgage rates mean for Americans buying property abroad
More and more Americans are looking to foreign lands due to rising mortgage rates, with London and Tel Aviv topping the list for expats.
Sell your home or rent it out? The best advice in current housing market
There are pros and cons to renting your property, from a passive income that boost your finances, to additional costs if you become a landlord.
"We're selling our four-bedroom house in a $3 lottery"
Declan Garrett tells Newsweek about selling tickets to win his four-bedroom family home.
Man's response to 'boomer logic' over why he can't afford a house applauded
A study this year found that the majority of people believe young people can't afford to buy a home because they spend too much on coffee, Netflix and travel.
Housing Prices Plunge Furthest in These 10 Metro Areas Across U.S.
In July, 20 U.S. metropolitan areas had reported a dip in home prices, but this figure more than doubled to 45 in August.
Mortgage Rates Hit 20-Year High as Fears Grow for Housing Market
Mortgage interest rates have exceeded 7 percent, reaching highs last seen over 20 years ago and sparking new fears about mortgage affordability in the U.S.
How To Renovate Your Rental Home Without Losing Your Deposit
Do you live in a rental that doesn't feel like home? Newsweek have spoken to experts on how you can renovate without losing your deposit.
House Prices Are Falling in These Five Overvalued Cities
In some of the most overvalued cities in the country, home prices have already peaked and have now started to drop.
Bank of America Mortgage Program—First-Time Buyers Eligible in These Cities
The scheme will target Black/African American and Hispanic-Latino neighborhoods.
New Real Estate Sales Data Adds to Housing Market Woes
New homes sales fell for the sixth time this year. "The worst is yet to come" for homebuilders and the real estate market, an economist told Newsweek.
Internet Backs Teen Asking Stepdad to Pay Rent: 'It's Your House Not His'
The 17-year-old Redditor said he gave his mom and stepdad a "heads up" that they would soon need to start financially contributing.
Five Cities Where Home Prices Will Jump Highest in 2023: Analysis
Experts think the housing market is due for a home price correction in the next two years.
House Prices Are Most Overvalued in These 11 States—Fitch Report
Idaho and Washington remain among the most overvalued states, according to the credit rating agency.
Seller Backed for Banning Dad of Her Daughter's Classmate From Buying House
"Are you really saying you would refuse to sell to him if his offer was otherwise acceptable?" one user asked.
The 10 States Where the Housing Market Is Harder for Women
Women in Rhode Island have to wait nearly six years longer than their male peers to save for a down payment.
Will Recession Spark a Housing Market Crash?
The housing market is showing signs of a slowdown after booming during the pandemic.
House Prices Are Falling in These 10 U.S. Cities as Market Shifts
Reno, Nevada, and Austin, Texas, lead a list of cities that have seen the price of houses listed for sale with a major realtor website fall the most.
'Look Who's Come Crawling Back': Millennials React to News of Avocado Glut
Australia's surplus of avocados was greeted with sardonic wit by the generation told their consumption was the reason they couldn't afford a house.
Housing Market Decline Begins as Consumer Confidence Crashes
New single-family home sales have dropped to their lowest level since April 2020.
Couple Turns Old Bus Into Eco Home to Escape 'Extortionate' Monthly Rent
The couple intend to build a two-bedroom home with environment-conscious features.
Housing Market Warning as Prices Suddenly Fall in One U.S. City
One analysis shows that the median property price in one city dipped by $10,000 last month.
Housing Market Crash Could See Values of Homes Plummet in These 11 States
According to Moody's Analytics, homes are now even more overvalued than they were during the 2000s housing market bubble.