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Foreign buyers eye Japan’s ’empty houses’ with millions available for cheap — but experts warn of risks
There are 9 million “akiyas” — empty houses — across Japan, according to official government data as of 2023. You2u…
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Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election
A “For Sale” sign in front of a home in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Elijah Nouvelage…
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Pending home sales took an unexpected leap higher last month, but rates have climbed back up
Signed contracts to buy existing homes in September jumped a surprising 7.4% compared with August, according to the National Association…
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China’s property market is expected to stabilize in 2025 — but stay subdued for years
Residential buildings under construction at China Vanke Co.’s Isle Maison development in Hefei, China, on Nov. 27, 2023. Bloomberg |…
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September home sales drop to lowest level since 2010
Sales of previously owned homes fell 1% in September compared with August, to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 3.84…
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Mortgage demand drops to its lowest level since July, as interest rates return to summer highs
A completed planned development is seen in Ashburn, Virginia, on Aug. 14, 2024. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images…
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‘On vacation every single day’: I left the U.S. to live in Vietnam and only need to work 15 hours a week
Kavi Vu, 33, moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in August 2023. Courtesy of Kavi Vu. When Kavi Vu…
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China’s housing ministry to hold briefing on efforts to bolster the property market
A pedestrian crosses a road in front of residential buildings in Beijing, China. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images…
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Weekly mortgage demand tanks 17%, after interest rates hit the highest level since August
A sign is posted in front of a home for sale on August 07, 2024 in San Rafael, California. Justin…
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Hong Kong leader announces measures to address housing crisis in annual policy address
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivers his annual policy address at the Legislative Council on October 16, 2024…
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