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U.S. Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6 Percent, First Time Since 2022
The average rate on a 30-year fixed loan fell to 5.99% this week, matching its lowest level since 2022. A year ago, borrowers faced rates closer to 6.9%, underscoring how sharply financing costs have eased in recent months.
Housing Affordability Squeeze Grips Nearly Half of Americans
Nearly half of Americans are grappling with the monthly burden of rent or mortgage payments, a stark indicator of the persistent affordability crisis plaguing the U.S. housing market, according to a fresh survey released by real-estate brokerage Redfin.
Asia-Pacific Commercial Real Estate Extends Rebound in 2026
Asia-Pacific commercial real estate is entering 2026 with renewed momentum as investors and occupiers reposition portfolios around income growth, even as the region's broader economic expansion cools.
U.S. Single-Family Rents Cool to 15-Year Lows in Late 2025
Single-family rent growth across the U.S. decelerated sharply at the end of 2025, underscoring a broad cooling in housing demand and rising tenant leverage in several Sun Belt markets.
Despite U.S. Mortgage Rates Falling to 6 Percent, Homebuyers Remain Hesitant
Pending home sales in the U.S. showed little movement in January 2026, highlighting the cautious stance of buyers despite improving affordability conditions.
