So when’s the housing bubble bursting?

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Nearly Half of Harris County Homeowners See Property Valuations Drop Amid Rising Interest Rates

Nearly half of Harris County homes show valuation drops, with shifts attributed to rising mortgage rates and market changes.

hoodline.com

Houston Housing Authority Reduces Voucher Payments to Reflect HUD Fair Market Rent

The Houston Housing Authority is reducing its housing voucher payments to align with HUD's fair market rent rates, aiming to extend its budget and aid more families amid concerns from landlords and recipients.

hoodline.com

 

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I'm kind of stuck in between a rock and a hard place...bought my first home about 6-7 years ago and got a crazy good rate at 2.7 percent but I really would like more space now and want to look for a new home. I'll make a killing on the sale due to home prices skyrocketing almost immediately after I bought my home, but I can't justify the sky high rates right now. I've been waiting for rates to at least hopefully drop to around 5 percent, but who knows when that will happen.

 

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Canada's 'unhinged' housing: 25 students living in basement, room for rent with bed in kitchen

As Canada's population explodes, renters especially in the GTA face the brunt of shocking living conditions.

nationalpost.com

 

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Alaska's melting glaciers that rip homes apart

Qasa Alom meets a team conducting research on Alaska's changing environment.

www.bbc.com

 

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Downtown Eastside residents march to raise awareness of housing crisis

Housing advocates say homelessness in Vancouver is expected to rise to around 4,700 people by 2030. Downtown Eastside residents marched in protest Saturday to raise awareness about the lack of affordable housing in the city.

vancouver.citynews.ca

 

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https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/las-vegas-condo-prices-surge-to-record-290000-single-family-homes-rise-by-4000/

 

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Family buy dream home - but they soon make awful discovery

Henrik and Tamsin Smith-Thaudal and their three sons moved into a three-bedroom terraced house but just two weeks later they noticed dry rot under their dining room table

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[4 Dimensional]

put in a bid and lost. I wasn’t aggressive enough. Back to the drawing board.

 

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put in a bid and lost. I wasn’t aggressive enough. Back to the drawing board.

Stay optimistic and persistent, 4D.


Did the real estate search from the fall of 2008 until spring of 2009 (nearly every weekend). Saw a shitload of places & bid on a number of 'em.


Some great, some just mediocre as far as listings.


Found a place that had been on the market for awhile and made a modest bid and slowly worked up to a number that buyer / seller were comfortable with.

 

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Global housing shortages are crushing immigration-fuelled growth - BNN Bloomberg

Across much of the developed world, one of the most dependable drivers of economic growth is faltering.

www.bnnbloomberg.ca

 

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Fix Europe’s housing crisis or risk fuelling the far-right, UN expert warns

Unaffordable rents and property prices risk becoming a key political battleground across the continent

www.theguardian.com

 

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Higher costs and cramped conditions: the impact of Europe’s housing crisis

Affording a home has become a political issue as rents and prices soar and supply plummets

www.theguardian.com

 

[DC_Dude]

put in a bid and lost. I wasn’t aggressive enough. Back to the drawing board.

Yeah bro stay focused.

 

[Kwame Coltrane]

Today i have 18 missed calls. 3 texts, and 3 voicemails about my house. This is a average day. My home isn't even for sale and hasn't been on the market since 2017 btw.

 

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Steve-O Puts L.A. Home Up for Sale As He Prepares Move to Tennessee

Steve-O is leaving Los Angeles -- no less than a week after announcing he was hightailing it out of town ... the guy's put his abode on the market, and it's actually a damn good deal.

www.tmz.com

Steve-O Ditches L.A. Life For Red State, Puts Hollywood Mansion Up For Sale

Steve-O has placed his Hollywood mansion on the market as he snubs L.A. in pursuit of better tax conditions down south.

theblast.com

 

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Real estate is the most hated asset class on Wall Street: strategist

Steer clear of urban office, says David Sekera, chief U.S. market strategist for Morningstar. Defensives are attractive such as healthcare, triple net lease, and self storage, says Sekera.

www.bnnbloomberg.ca

For the price of the most expensive house in Vancouver you could buy this 'ranchland empire'

But no, there's no waterfront views of the ocean

www.vancouverisawesome.com

Real estate board hits back at Wellness program dissidents

Toronto Regional Real Estate Board has a history of high-profile court battles with its own members over business practices and access to its systems

www.theglobeandmail.com

 

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How to push for the lowest mortgage rates in a high interest rate world

Mortgage experts say it’s important to do research and negotiate on rates as there’s more to focus on than just what looks like the cheapest upfront option

www.theglobeandmail.com

Forget rate relief: Most Canadians with mortgages are about to see their interest payments soar

Renewing borrowers face a much higher interest rate environment, even if the Bank of Canada cuts rates later this year

www.theglobeandmail.com

Downtown Toronto faces a crush of rising office vacancies that could threaten building valuations

With five million square feet of available space across 47 office towers, downtown Toronto is becoming a tenant’s paradise - and an investor’s potential nightmare

www.theglobeandmail.com

 

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'Fractional home ownership' wants to fix real estate's woes. Could it work?

High home prices, mortgage rates above 7%, and low inventory are squeezing the housing market

qz.com

 

[HeavyArmz]

put in a bid and lost. I wasn’t aggressive enough. Back to the drawing board.

Damn bro, I think you been in this thread for years trying to lock in a home. Don’t want to say some thing you’ve heard a bunch of times, so I’ll leave it at I’m rooting for you brother.

 

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When (and Why) You Need a 'Party Wall Agreement' With Your Neighbors

If you live in a condo or attached house and share a wall with one or more neighbors, you need a Party Wall Agreement. It's an excellent way to define shared responsibilities and settle other aspects of mutual property.

lifehacker.com

What to Do If Your Neighbor's Property Is Negatively Impacting Yours

If a neighbor isn’t keeping up with repairs or other necessary work on their home, it can negatively impact your home. Here’s how to handle your neighbor’s deferred maintenance.

lifehacker.com

 

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Six Cheap (Or Free) Ways to Increase Your Home's Home Value

When it comes to making your house worth more, most advice centers on expensive renovations or additions. But there are cheap and even no-cost ways to make your home more valuable.

lifehacker.com

How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed

Getting a mortgage when you're self-employed can be more challenging than for traditional W-2 employees, but it's absolutely possible with the right preparation. Lenders just need sufficient documentation to verify your income since you don't have standard pay stubs from an employer. Here are...

lifehacker.com

Why You Should (Almost) Always Renovate Your Home in Phases

Renovating or remodeling a home is usually an all-in proposition, but splitting it into several smaller projects lets you manage savings, reduce disruption, and absorb unexpected costs.

lifehacker.com

How to Oust Your Condo Board or HOA

If you find yourself in serious conflict with a condo board or HOA and get to the point where the normal channels (discussion, showing up at meetings, or even running for a position yourself) can’t solve the problem, you might contemplate a lawsuit. But suing your condo board or HOA is often not...

lifehacker.com

Housing - Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Doing Everything Better | Lifehacker

Everything you ever wanted to know about Housing - Streaming. News, stories, photos, videos and more.

lifehacker.com

 

[4 Dimensional]

Damn bro, I think you been in this thread for years trying to lock in a home. Don’t want to say some thing you’ve heard a bunch of times, so I’ll leave it at I’m rooting for you brother.

Thanks, fam. I don’t want to break my savings, but these prices and expectations are a trip.

 

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