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U.S. Housing Market Slows Amid Recession Fears

11/7/2025

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The U.S. housing market is slowing as home value growth sits near zero, raising recession concerns.
Elevated mortgage rates and stagnant prices are driving fewer transactions and longer market times.
Regions that once thrived now show flat or declining prices, underscoring affordability pressures.
Saudi Arabia's first residential MBS transaction and India's introduction of mortgage-backed Pass-Through Certificates signal a global shift toward housing-finance liquidity.

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Story summary

The U.S. housing market is slowing as home value growth sits near zero, raising recession concerns.
Elevated mortgage rates and stagnant prices are driving fewer transactions and longer market times.
Regions that once thrived now show flat or declining prices, underscoring affordability pressures.
Saudi Arabia's first residential MBS transaction and India's introduction of mortgage-backed Pass-Through Certificates signal a global shift toward housing-finance liquidity.