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Trump's Housing Policies Shake Up Real Estate and Wall Street

Originally Published 18 hours ago — by abcnews.go.com

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President Trump proposed banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes to lower prices and improve affordability, but analysts believe the impact would be minimal due to the small market share of such investors and regional variations in ownership.

Housing Market Shows Signs of Improvement Despite Affordability Challenges

Originally Published 11 days ago — by NBC News

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The housing market shows signs of improvement with declining mortgage rates and slowing home price growth, leading to increased buyer activity and a potential better market for buyers in 2026. However, affordability remains a concern due to high borrowing costs, and economic uncertainties continue to influence buyer confidence and builder activity.

US Home Prices Show Modest Growth Amid High Mortgage Rates

Originally Published 12 days ago — by CNBC

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Home prices are stabilizing with slight declines and mortgage rates have decreased, improving affordability for buyers, but high down payment requirements remain a barrier. Increased housing supply and rising pending sales indicate a positive market trend, though the typical time to save for a down payment is still longer than pre-pandemic levels.

Real Estate Outlook 2026: Experts Predict Market Trends and Opportunities

Originally Published 17 days ago — by Yahoo Finance

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Housing prices in 2026 are expected to rise, but the growth may be modest and potentially below inflation rates, depending on regional factors and market conditions. While some experts predict a 4% increase, others forecast only around 1-2%, influenced by increased housing inventory and sustained mortgage rates, which could limit price appreciation.

US Home Sales Slightly Rise in November Amid Market Challenges

Originally Published 23 days ago — by Reuters

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U.S. existing home sales increased slightly in November amid falling mortgage rates, but limited housing inventory and economic uncertainties have restrained a stronger market recovery. The median home price rose to $409,200, and sales were modestly up, though overall demand remains subdued due to labor market concerns and stretched affordability.

US Home Sales Improve in November Amidst Ebbing Listings and Rising Prices

Originally Published 23 days ago — by CNBC

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November home sales in the US saw a slight increase of 0.5% from October but remained 1% below November 2024, with supply declining and prices reaching record highs, driven by high mortgage rates and limited inventory, while affordability concerns persist despite wage growth.

US Housing Market Set for Declines and Reset in 2026

Originally Published 1 month ago — by CBS News

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A new analysis predicts that in 2026, home prices will decline in 22 major U.S. cities, mainly in the Southeast and West, due to increased inventory and reduced demand, while prices in other cities are expected to rise slightly. Mortgage rates are also forecasted to decrease slightly, encouraging more homebuyers and leading to a more balanced housing market.

First-Time Home Buyers Age Hits 40 as Market Becomes Less Accessible

Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR

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High home prices, rising mortgage rates, and a shortage of available homes are making it difficult for first-time buyers, whose average age has reached 40, to enter the housing market, leading to a record low in home sales to first-time buyers and increased financial challenges for young adults.