The One Thing Holding Back Heat Pumps
So the demand is there, as is growing support from the federal and state governments. What’s lagging is the workforce—at least temporarily. And the US is nowhere near alone: Wherever …
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Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bed apartment in 10 Asian cities
Here’s the median price to rent a 1-bedroom across 10 cities in Asia. Fraser Hall | The Image Bank | Getty Images Renting a place is a big financial decision, …
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
The estimated number of vacant homes in Japan stood at 9 million as of Oct. 1 last year, hitting a record high, an internal affairs ministry survey showed Tuesday. The …
Melbourne property prices fall slightly while national price growth persists for fifteenth month in a row
Melbourne is the only Australian city where property prices have fallen over the past month, new figures show. Australia clocked its fifteenth month in a row of house price growth, …
Fremont apartments are bought in real estate deal topping $30 million
FREMONT — A Fremont apartment complex has been bought for more than $30 million in a deal that shows investors still seek to own multifamily housing in the Bay Area …
Australian mortgage holders warned not to count on rate relief
Australian mortgage holders should not be banking on interest rate relief following surprisingly strong quarterly inflation data. The March quarter consumer price index revealed lingering price pressures, especially for services …
How mortgage rates have influenced the spring housing market
Vitapix | E+ | Getty Images Rates will keep ‘buyers and seller on their toes’ “The biggest thing when we’re looking at mortgage rates right now is volatility,” said Nicole …
Biden Rule Will Save Americans $2 Billion
The Biden administration has finalized a major rule change that raises the bar for real estate developers who want newly built homes to qualify for U.S. government-backed loans, laying the …
Mixed-use downtown San Jose housing tower may sprout on retail site
SAN JOSE — A highrise being eyed in downtown San Jose could sprout on part of a retail center site and add several hundred residences to the urban core of …
Anglicare Australia’s rental affordability report shows low-income earners hit by soaring rents: ‘Worst it has ever been’
The Australian dream of owning your own home is being “crushed” by rising rents and over-inflated house prices, a new report finds. After reviewing more than 45,000 rental listings, Anglicare …