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Ireland's Apartment Rental Crisis Deepens in 2026

Ireland's rental market tightened dramatically in early 2026, with nationwide rents climbing 4.4% in 2025 amid record-low supply, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report from property portal Daft.ie.

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.

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.

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