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Why home buyers should watch the global bond market collapse

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Why home buyers should watch the global bond market collapse

As US homebuyers scrutinize and debate the rise in mortgage rates Federal Reserve In the next step, an even bigger story has unfolded on global stock exchanges, one that has a direct impact on Americans’ wallets. Last month, global bond markets found themselves in the grip of a historic sell-off triggered by a tangle of … Read more

3 Ways Home Buyers Can Beat 7% Mortgage Rates and Save Thousands

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3 Ways Home Buyers Can Beat 7% Mortgage Rates and Save Thousands

As mortgage rates cross the 7 percent threshold for the first time since January 2025, buyers are feeling increasing pressure on affordability, but there are concrete steps they can take to stay in control of the actual interest rate they secure — and potentially save tens of thousands of dollars. Accordingly Realtor.com® Economists say headline … Read more

Sellers are slashing prices at a historic pace to attract buyers sidelined by mortgage interest rates

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Sellers are slashing prices at a historic pace to attract buyers sidelined by mortgage interest rates

Rising mortgage rates caused the housing market to cool in September, forcing sellers to cut prices to historic levels in an attempt to revive declining demand. Nationally, the share of listings with price reductions reached 20.8%, up 0.9 percentage points from a year ago and exceeding 2025 levels for the first time in 2026, according … Read more

Negative equity fears for SA first home buyers in the deposit system

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Negative equity fears for SA first home buyers in the deposit system

Almost 60 per cent of all properties in South Australia eligible to buy under the Australian Government’s 5 per cent deposit scheme have seen their value fall in the past ten months, prompting experts to warn those who bought under the scheme that they may have to pay off a mortgage that is now worth … Read more

The Senate bill would give first-time home buyers up to $50,000

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The Senate bill would give first-time home buyers up to ,000

A new bill from the Senator. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) aims to make home ownership a reality for more Americans by allowing them to receive up to $50,000 from the federal government for their first home purchase. The Home Ownership Promise Actco-sponsored by Sen. Ron Wydena fellow Oregon Democrat, would allow Americans to open Homeownership Promise … Read more