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United States housing market
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- 1Home price shifts across America's 50 largest metro housing markets▼Home price shifts across America’s 50 largest metro housing markets
New reporting maps how home prices have moved across the 50 largest metro areas in the United States, highlighting diverging trends between markets that continue to climb and those where values are slipping or stalling. The comparison offers a snapshot of a housing market shaped by high mortgage rates, tight inventory and uneven regional demand, with buyers and sellers watching closely for direction.
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Mortgage rates in the United States have risen above 7%, renewing pressure on homebuyers already squeezed by high prices and limited inventory. Higher borrowing costs push up monthly payments, pricing more buyers out of the market and adding to strain across the housing sector.
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Mortgage rates in the United States have climbed to around 7%, adding significantly to the cost of buying a home. Rising borrowing costs are squeezing affordability for buyers and could cool activity in the housing market, with would-be homeowners facing larger monthly payments on new loans.
- 4Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, Deepening Lock-In Effect▼As Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, the Lock-In Effect Gets Stronger
Mortgage rates in the United States have reached 7%, strengthening the so-called lock-in effect, in which homeowners with cheaper existing loans avoid selling so they do not have to refinance at higher rates. The dynamic is limiting housing supply and keeping home prices elevated, adding to affordability pressures for prospective buyers.
- 5Berkshire Hathaway Increases Stake in Homebuilder Lennar▼Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Stake in Lennar (LEN) Amid Housing Mar
Berkshire Hathaway has raised its stake in homebuilder Lennar, according to a report by GuruFocus. The move comes as the US housing market draws renewed attention, and investors are weighing whether Warren Buffett's increased position signals confidence in homebuilders despite elevated mortgage rates and uncertain housing conditions. Lennar is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States.
- 6Nearly half of US home sellers offering incentives as market cools▼From cruises to $20,000, almost half of home sellers are offering incentives to unload properties
Almost half of home sellers in the United States are now offering incentives to close deals, ranging from cash concessions of up to $20,000 to perks like free cruises. The trend points to a cooling housing market, with buyers gaining leverage as high mortgage rates and elevated prices leave many properties sitting longer. Commenters are treating the report as a sign the seller-friendly era may be ending.
- 7US Starter Home Market Down 300,000 Homes Since 2019▼The Starter Home Market Is Down 300,000 Homes From 2019
The supply of entry-level starter homes in the United States has fallen by roughly 300,000 units compared with 2019. Analysts point to rising construction costs, high mortgage rates and builders favouring larger, higher-margin properties. The shortage is making it harder for first-time buyers to enter the market, fueling debate about housing affordability.
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The American Enterprise Institute has published its September 2026 Housing Market Indicators report, a regular data release tracking trends in home prices, mortgage rates, affordability and housing supply across the United States. The monthly update is closely watched by analysts, policymakers and industry observers for what it suggests about the direction of the housing market.
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New figures map how home prices have moved across the 50 largest metro areas in the United States, showing a split market in which some cities continue to post gains while others are seeing values slip. The data is being used to track where affordability pressures are easing or worsening and what that means for buyers and sellers heading into the next housing cycle.
- 10Mortgage rates top 7% again, deepening housing slump▼The housing market is way out of whack - Mortgage rates rise again, hitting over 7% and depressing the housing market. h
Mortgage rates in the United States have climbed back above 7%, adding fresh pressure to an already struggling housing market. Commenters say the market is 'way out of whack', with high borrowing costs keeping buyers on the sidelines and worsening an ongoing housing affordability crisis.
- 11Home asking prices dip over the past year▼Home asking prices have dipped in the past year. See how they've changed over a decade.
Home asking prices in the United States have declined over the past year, according to a new analysis from Laredo Morning Times. The report also tracks how prices have shifted over the past decade, giving buyers and sellers a longer view of the housing market beyond the recent cooling. The dip adds to ongoing debate about whether the housing market is finally softening after years of steep increases.
- 12Meta Data Center Workers Turn to Workforce Housing●Photos: Workforce Housing Attracting Meta's Data Center Workers
Meta's data center construction projects are drawing large numbers of workers to communities near its facilities, straining local housing supply. New reporting features photos of workforce housing developments built or expanded to accommodate the influx of construction and operations staff, highlighting how big tech infrastructure investment is reshaping small-town housing markets across the United States.
- 13Black & Veatch completes Mitsui's first U.S. utility-scale solar project in Texas▼Black & Veatch completes Mitsui’s first U.S. utility-scale solar project in Texas
Engineering firm Black & Veatch has completed Mitsui's first utility-scale solar project in the United States, located in Texas. The announcement was carried widely across U.S. news outlets. It marks Japanese trading house Mitsui's entry into American utility-scale solar generation, underscoring growing foreign investment in Texas's rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.
- 14U.S. New-Home Sales Rise in August but Affordability Weighs▼U.S. New-Home Sales Uptick in August, Affordability Remains a Drag
Sales of newly built homes in the United States increased in August, according to a report from World Property Journal. Despite the monthly uptick, high prices and borrowing costs continue to limit how many Americans can afford to buy, keeping overall housing activity subdued. The figures point to a market recovering only modestly while affordability remains the key obstacle for buyers.
- 15Huawei Mate 90 launches with in-house chips, no Western release●Huawei Mate 90: big cameras, home-brew chips, and no plans for the West
Huawei has unveiled the Mate 90 smartphone, featuring large camera systems and chips developed in-house rather than sourced from Western suppliers. The company has no plans to launch the device in Western markets, keeping availability focused on China and select regions. The phone highlights Huawei's continued push toward self-reliance in semiconductors despite ongoing export restrictions from the United States.