US Mortgage Rate Dips to 6.18%, Market Stays Tight
US 30-year fixed mortgage rate falls slightly to 6.18%, offering limited relief. Housing market sees more listings but affordability is a key hurdle for first-time buyers. Details here.
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Home Loan Rates Fall, But Is Buying Easier?
Knight Frank's Affordability Index shows improved homebuyer conditions in major cities, driven by lower interest rates and incomes. However, the premium segment booms while affordable housing lags behind. Explore the key trends.
LIC Housing Finance slashes home loan interest rates
LIC Housing Finance reduces home loan rates, starting at 7.15% for high CIBIL scores. New rates reward creditworthy borrowers and make home financing more affordable. Details inside.
Indian Home Buyers Prioritise Lifestyle, Infrastructure: Magicbricks
A new Magicbricks report reveals Indian home buyers are making deliberate, lifestyle-aligned choices. From sunrise views to Ganga vistas, discover the key trends shaping real estate decisions across metros. Read the full analysis.
SBI Life-Backed NBFC Stock Rises in Volatile Market
Shares of SBI Life-backed PNB Housing Finance surged over 3% on December 23, 2024, defying broader market volatility. Discover the key drivers behind this resilience.
Hyderabad Real Estate: Luxury Boom Kills Affordability
Hyderabad's real estate sees 85% price surge since 2020. With Rs 100-crore land deals and 70-floor skyscrapers, the city loses its affordable tag. Experts warn of a crisis for middle-class homebuyers. Read more.
US New Apartment Permits Jump 10.9% in March
US housing starts and permits for new apartments surged in March 2024, signaling a robust construction sector. Building permits for multi-unit projects led the growth. Read the full analysis.
Gujarat Uses CSR Funds to Bridge PMAY Housing Gap
Gujarat govt directs PSUs & top firms like Reliance & Adani to use CSR funds, up to ₹1 lakh per family, to help 7,000 poor beneficiaries finish their PMAY houses. A new model for social welfare.
Air Purifiers Can't Solve India's Inclusion Crisis
Delhi's toxic air highlights a dangerous shift: treating clean air as a personal luxury, not a public right. Explore why individual fixes fail and what real solutions demand. #AirPollution #PublicHealth
Saudi Arabia Offers 84% Land Discounts for Affordable Housing
Saudi Arabia launches a landmark housing initiative, offering residential plots at up to 84% discount in Riyadh. Learn about the lottery, eligibility, and market impact.
339 LIG Flats for Sale in Telangana via Lottery
Telangana Housing Board offers 339 affordable 1BHK flats for LIG in prime locations like Gachibowli. Prices start at Rs 11.25 lakh. Apply online before lottery dates in January.
Bhopal's Rs 500 Crore Redevelopment: 8 Tall Towers Approved
Bhopal's skyline is set for a major change with approval for eight 20-storey towers at Ravishankar Market. The Rs 500 crore project, cleared by MP Housing Board, will reshape the city's center. Read more about this urban transformation.
DDA offers 25% discount to govt employees for flats
Delhi Development Authority announces a special 25% discount on flats for government employees under the Karmayogi Awas Yojana. Full details on eligibility, application process, and benefits here.
Lennar Q4 Profit Misses Estimates, Shares Drop 4%
US homebuilder Lennar's Q4 profit fell short of Wall Street forecasts as high rates hurt demand. Shares fell over 4%. The company adapts with incentives amid a 'new normal'.
Telangana to sell housing plots, regularise land holdings
Telangana govt plans to sell small housing board plots, regularise additional land, and tighten lease controls to resolve long-pending issues and protect public assets. Details inside.
YEIDA Raises Plot Size, Income Cap for Affordable Housing
YEIDA revises affordable housing scheme, increasing minimum plot size to 40sqm and income eligibility to Rs 8 lakh. Over 3,800 plots planned across Noida sectors. Read details.
Luxury Housing Demand Soars in India, Report Reveals
Luxury homes now account for over a quarter of India's real estate supply, up from 16% in four years. Demand is strongest in the Rs 2-5 crore bracket, with Mumbai leading in absolute price. Discover the key trends shaping the high-end market.
Trump Advisers Campaign to Shift Focus to High Prices
Top White House officials are urging President Trump to recalibrate his economic message to address voter anxiety over high costs, fearing political fallout. Read the inside story.
RBI rate cut impact on affordable housing: A reality check
RBI's 125 bps rate cut in 2025 lowers home loan EMIs, but high costs and weak borrower affordability keep developers away from affordable housing. Will supply respond?
Governor Kataria Inspects Major Chandigarh Development Projects
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria reviewed major housing schemes and development sites in Chandigarh, directing officials on amenities and transparent planning. Read the full report.
Mumbai Societies Build Towers Without Developers
Pearl Queen in Santacruz leads Mumbai's self-redevelopment wave. Societies become promoters, bypass builders for bigger homes & profits. Discover the success stories.
Bronx Affordable Housing Project Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Dynamic Star LLC, owner of Bronx's Fordham Landing, files Chapter 11 to halt foreclosure. $55M state funding for 900 affordable units now under review. Read the latest on this major NYC housing development.
OSHB, BDA Allot 1,600+ Plots in Bhubaneswar
Odisha's housing bodies have allotted over 1,600 plots and houses in Bhubaneswar. Details on schemes like Satyasai Enclave, Ekamra Residency, and future projects revealed in the assembly. Read more.
Bengaluru bachelors fined Rs 5000 for overnight guests
A Bengaluru housing society fined tenants Rs 5,000 after two women stayed overnight. The rule targets only bachelors, sparking a viral debate on privacy and discrimination. Read more.
ICICI Prudential MF Ups LIC Housing Finance Stake to 5.22%
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has increased its stake in LIC Housing Finance to over 5% by acquiring additional shares. Get the full details on the transaction and shareholding pattern here.
Cash Transfers vs Public Goods: Why Voters Lose
From Trump's tariff retreat to Bihar's cash promises, political focus on immediate relief starves budgets for essential public goods like clean air and safe roads. Explore the costly trade-off.
LDA Proposes 5% Extra Housing Discount for Soldiers
Lucknow Development Authority to offer an additional 5% discount on flats to armed forces personnel with gallantry awards. Proposal up for approval on Dec 5. Read more.
US Gen Z Cuts Holiday Spending Amid Affordability Pressures
New data reveals Gen Z is making sharper holiday spending cuts than older groups in the US, highlighting a severe affordability crisis. Discover how this impacts retail and the economy.
Bajaj Housing Finance hits 52-week low after major block deal
Bajaj Housing Finance shares tumbled 9% to a 52-week low after promoter Bajaj Finance sold a 2.35% stake worth Rs 1,890 crore. Explore the details and financial performance.
Bajaj Housing Finance shares fall 9% after major stake sale
Shares of Bajaj Housing Finance tumbled over 9% after a massive block deal worth ₹1,890 crore. The move follows Bajaj Finance Ltd.'s plan to sell a stake. Read for key details and market impact.
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