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Home Prices Set to Surge 5% in the 4 Months Following the Election
The elections are behind us, and with the political uncertainty out of the way, we can now look ahead with confidence. On a national level, existing home sales dropped to a 14-year low in September, even with mortgage rates hitting a two-year low during that time, according to the National Association of Realtors®. With that…
Access Cash Quickly From Your International Home Equity!
International Home Equity “Bridging” Loans We have seen an unusually high demand for short-term bridging loans over the past 3 months as global investors look to access cash quickly by tapping into their international home equity, mainly in: – Singapore – USA – U.K. (London) – Australia *other countries on a case-by-case basis Why are our clients tapping into…
Global Property Investor – Australia’s Property Market Slows as Interest Rates and Costs Rise
USA The 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. has jumped to 7.79%, the highest it’s been since 2000. This spike is making homes less affordable for many buyers, putting pressure on the housing market. While home sales have held up so far, experts are concerned that if rates keep climbing, buyer demand could start to…
Global Property Investor – Singapore’s Luxury Real Estate Sees Surge in Private Home Sales Despite Market Challenges
USA The 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. has climbed to 6.54%, its highest since early August. While buyers face higher costs, new home sales jumped in September to their fastest pace in over a year, showing strong demand in the market despite rising rates. Source: Mortgage Rates in U.S. Rise for Fourth Week, Climbing to…
Global Property Investor – Canada’s Home Sales Rise 1.9% in September as Affordability Concerns Persist
USA The U.S. is facing a growing housing crisis, with an estimated 5.6 million vacant homes despite high demand in the housing market. Vacancy rates have surged as affordability worsens due to rising mortgage rates and limited supply. This disconnect between available homes and potential buyers continues to pressure the market, contributing to the ongoing…
Global Property Investor – Australia’s Property Market Hits $11 Trillion Despite Growth Slowdown
USA U.S. mortgage rates rose to 6.32% for a 30-year fixed loan, the biggest increase since April. Freddie Mac’s economist noted that the rise reflects economic strength, despite higher rates making affordability tougher. While some buyers may hesitate, others are advised to act now since lower rates may not return soon. Melissa Cohn suggests focusing…
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