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Real EstateSales of previously owned homes in the United States rose in September 2026, but the market remained historically slow, with higher mortgage rates continuing to limit how many buyers can afford to purchase. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported on 13 October that existing-home sales increased 1.5%.
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Real EstateContracts to buy previously owned homes in the United States plunged to a record low in September 2026, as fast-rising mortgage rates pushed buyers out of the market. The US pending home sales record low was set as the pending home sales index tumbled 7.3 percent to 66.0 — the lowest level since the series
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Real EstateDubai's property market recorded 37,429 sales transactions worth AED92.9 billion in the third quarter of 2026, with off-plan sales from developers continuing to outpace resales and the rental sector heading for an all-time annual record.
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Real EstateThe U.S. housing market has cooled sharply this fall as the 30-year mortgage rate climbed back above 7%, reaching 7.28% in the week ending October 1, 2026 — its highest level since January 2025. Existing-home sales slid to a 14-month low in August.
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Real EstateUK house prices stalled completely in September, recording zero growth on both a monthly and annual basis, according to the latest Lloyds house price index. The average home is now valued at £298,441, as rising borrowing costs and uncertainty around the upcoming Budget kept buyers on the sidel
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Real EstateDubai's real estate market has recorded AED 574.12 billion ($156.33 billion) in property transactions during the first nine months of 2026, according to Dubai Land Department figures, making it the second-highest nine-month sales figure ever recorded in the emirate after the record set in 2025, and the headline number of the Dubai property market 2026 so far.
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Real EstateUS mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in nearly three years, with Freddie Mac reporting that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 7.28% in the week ending October 1, 2026. The jump of 25 basis points from the previous week cooled buyer demand, pushed mortgage applications
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Real EstateUS home sellers’ price cuts hit a record pace in September 2026. The share of listings with a price reduction climbed to 20.8% — the highest September reading since 2018 and the highest for any month since October 2022 — as mortgage rates topping 7% keep buyers on the sidelines and homes pile up on
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Real EstateThe Prime Minister of Pakistan has paid a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of the nation on the occasion of Defence Day. This day commemorates the bravery and sacrifices of the Pakistani armed forces and civilians who defended the country against Indian forces in 1965. The PM's message was a testament to the nation's gratitude
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Real EstateThe provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has initiated a comprehensive review of the Transport Department's land in Peshawar, aiming to ensure its effective utilization. This move is part of a broader strategy to optimize the use of government-owned properties and generate revenue through their development. The review process involves assessing the current state of the
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