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U.S. Home Sales Uptick in September as Mortgage Rates Fall
Existing-home sales rose 1.5% month-over-month in September 2025, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). On a year-over-year basis, sales increased 4.1%, reflecting sustained demand across much of the country.
U.S. Data Center Boom Tests Power Grid as AI Demand Outpaces Supply
Fueled by a surge in artificial intelligence and cloud computing demand, North America's data center market continued its blistering pace of expansion in the first half of 2025 -- but growth is running headlong into the limits of available power and infrastructure, according to new data from CBRE.
U.S. Mortgage Delinquencies Uptick in June Amid Regional Pressures
Mortgage delinquencies in the U.S. edged slightly higher in June, driven by localized pressure points, though national levels remain historically low, according to new data from Cotality, a leading property information and analytics provider.
Zombie Foreclosures Edge Up Across U.S.
The number of empty U.S. homes stayed relatively flat in the third quarter of 2025, even as abandoned foreclosure properties -- so-called "zombies" -- ticked higher, underscoring resilience in housing demand despite lingering stress pockets, according to new data from ATTOM.
