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Japan's 9 Million Abandoned Homes Are Turning into an Economic Crisis
Across Japan's shrinking rural towns and aging suburban districts, abandoned homes are quietly reshaping the country's property market, forcing policymakers, banks, developers, and local governments to confront the unintended consequences of demographic decline.
Commercial Property Lending Rebounds 52 Percent in U.S.
Commercial and multifamily mortgage lending surged in early 2026, with originations rising sharply from a year earlier as banks stepped back into the market to refinance maturing debt, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Las Vegas Housing Market Cools Further in April
Home prices and sales in the Las Vegas area declined in April 2026, from a year earlier, the latest sign that one of the nation's hottest housing markets in recent years is continuing to normalize as inventory builds and affordability pressures linger.
U.S. New Home Sales Uptick in March
U.S. new home sales rose in March 2026, supported by limited supply in the resale market and a modest easing in mortgage rates, offering a tentative sign of stabilization in housing demand even as affordability pressures persist.
U.S. Housing Market Shows Continued Strain in April: Top 10 Takeaways
The U.S. housing market is entering the second quarter with mounting signs of fatigue, as affordability pressures intensify and sellers begin to lose leverage.
