Expect softness in US home prices, says analyst

'Low interest rates are supporting housing affordability in a market where the cost of most materials is rising.'.....»»

Americans continue to prefer real estate to other long-term investments such as stocks and bonds......»»

Sales of new U.S. homes cooled in April from an 11-year high amid a surge in prices, adding to signs of softness in housing at the start of the quarter......»»

Escalating home prices across the Charlotte region showed no signs of slowing down in April. Homes in the local market sold last month for an average price of $292,158, which is up 8.1% annually and 4.4% from March. The median sales price in April.....»»

Cryptocurrency prices are in recovery mode Thursday, with all major coins clawing back from recent losses. However, the current state of play could be the calm before the storm, according to one crypto analyst......»»

With rising prices and limited supply, the successful buyers are those ready to make a move......»»

While investors are no doubt wringing their hands over what’s going on in the stock market this week, here’s another thing to fret over: rising mortgage rates and the impact they’ll have on home prices......»»

Prices of luxury properties in the Washington area vary significantly, depending on location......»»

Ken Wong of Eastspring Investments says rising home prices in China are "somewhat expected.".....»»

A new analysis by UBS concludes that housing prices in Australia could fall as much as 30% in a deep recession scenario. UBS analyst Jonathan Mott assembled five different scenarios to predict the direction that Australia’s housing market c.....»»

John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, points to higher mortgage rates, along with the surge in home prices over the last few years, as the culprit......»»

John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, points to higher mortgage rates, along with the surge in home prices over the last few years, as the culprit......»»

John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, points to higher mortgage rates, along with the surge in home prices over the last few years, as the culprit......»»

Rising prices, lower affordability and higher rates will shape how the 2019 housing market will turn out. Here’s what buyers and sellers can e.....»»

Rising prices, lower affordability and higher rates will shape how the 2019 housing market will turn out. Here’s what buyers and sellers can expect......»»

"Buying Beverly Hills" and The Agency patriarch says if you want to sell your home at a hot price, get it on the market this spring or summertime for an outcome "in your favor.".....»»

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Given the recent proposed settlement agreements and accompanying media hoopla, it is time for the voice of factuality to be heard.  Now we must even combat misleading presidential pronouncements, such as.....»»

A dramatic increase in home prices is one reason tax bills for local homeowners have been on the rise. But analysts say it may just be the tip of the iceberg......»»

China's home values slumped further in .....»»