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- 1US Mortgage Rates Climb Back to 7%●Mortgage Rates Hit 7%: What’s Next for the Housing Market? | WSJ News
Mortgage rates in the United States have returned to 7%, renewing concern about the housing market's direction. The Wall Street Journal examines what the rise means for buyers, sellers and home prices. Higher borrowing costs are expected to further strain affordability, and many are debating whether rates will stay elevated or ease in the months ahead.
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Mortgage rates have climbed sharply, prompting warnings that the housing market could take a serious hit. Commentators in real estate circles say higher borrowing costs are pricing buyers out, cooling demand, and threatening sellers who must now accept lower prices. Homeowners and prospective buyers are debating whether to wait out the spike or proceed, with many bracing for a broader slowdown in home sales.
- 3Toronto and Vancouver ranked among world's weakest real estate markets▼Toronto and Vancouver were ranked among the weakest real estate markets in the world. Here’s why
Toronto and Vancouver have been ranked among the weakest-performing real estate markets globally, according to a new international ranking. Analysts point to high borrowing costs, steep home prices relative to incomes and cooling demand as key factors weighing on both cities' housing markets, in a shift from their years as some of the world's hottest property markets.
- 4California homeowner gets first negative PG&E bill with battery exports▼California homeowner on NEM 3.0 gets first negative PG&E bill, thanks to August battery exports
A California homeowner on the state's NEM 3.0 solar billing scheme has received their first negative PG&E bill, with excess electricity exported from a home battery in August more than covering their usage charges. It is being cited as an example of how battery storage can offset the steep export-rate cuts introduced under NEM 3.0, which slashed payments for rooftop solar power sent to the grid.
- 5Australia in 2066: bigger, older, wealthier, more divided▼Australia in 2066 will be bigger older and wealthier but the housing divide will deepen
Australia is projected to have a larger, older and wealthier population by 2066, but analysts warn the gap between housing haves and have-nots will widen. The forecast suggests growth and prosperity will not be evenly shared, with homeowners accumulating wealth while renters and younger buyers face a deepening divide in affordability and access.
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New reporting highlights a list of US states where home insurance is projected to become unaffordable in 2026. Rising premiums, driven by climate-related disaster risk and rebuilding costs, are making coverage harder to afford for homeowners in the affected states. The report has been picked up by multiple local news outlets, drawing attention to growing coverage gaps.
- 7New Jersey homeowner rewilds front yard with native plants▼N.J. homeowner ‘rewilded’ his front yard. Inside the controversial return to native gardens.
A New Jersey homeowner has converted his front lawn into a rewilded native garden, sparking debate in his community. The move taps into a growing national conversation about replacing traditional turf grass with native plantings that support pollinators and wildlife. Native yards can clash with local ordinances and neighborhood expectations about tidy lawns, making them a flashpoint between environmental advocates and fans of conventional landscaping.
- 8Tesla Powerwall 3 helps California homeowner beat PG&E peak rates▼California homeowner couldn't install solar, then a Powerwall 3 took on PG&E's peak rates
A California homeowner who was unable to install rooftop solar has turned to a Tesla Powerwall 3 battery instead, charging it when electricity is cheap and running the house during PG&E's expensive peak-rate hours. The story highlights how home batteries are becoming a workaround for residents blocked from solar, and a way to cut bills under the utility's time-of-use pricing.
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Hailstorms are causing billions of dollars in damage each year across the United States, and researchers warn the problem could intensify. Reporting by High Country News examines how severe hail is straining insurers, farmers and homeowners, and why warming conditions may be shaping larger, more destructive hailstones in the future.
- 10Fixed Mortgage Rates Rise Again This Week●Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Sunday, September 27, 2026: Fixed mortgage rates moved higher again compared to last week
Fixed mortgage and refinance interest rates moved higher again compared to the previous week, as reported on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The latest increase continues a recent upward trend in fixed-rate borrowing costs, a concern for prospective homebuyers weighing affordability and for homeowners considering refinancing existing loans.
- 11Homeowner Forced to Borrow Against House to Qualify for Medicaid●His Mortgage-Free House Appraised at $760,000, Just $8,000 Over Medicaid’s Line. Nursing Home Coverage Waited Until He Borrowed Against It
An elderly homeowner with a mortgage-free house appraised at $760,000 was denied Medicaid nursing home coverage because his assets sat just $8,000 above the eligibility line. Coverage only began after he borrowed against the property to reduce his countable assets. The case is drawing attention to how strict asset limits can push seniors into debt to access long-term care.
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House prices are falling sharply, but commentators point to a potential upside for buyers priced out of the market. Falling values could ease affordability pressures and help first-time buyers enter, even as existing homeowners face losses. The topic is drawing attention amid ongoing concerns about housing costs and interest rates.