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U.S. Housing Market Cools: Prices Rise, Ownership Drops

11/13/2025

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The U.S. housing market cooled in 2025, with 2.5% of homes sold from January through August and a median price of $407,500.
Rising prices and mortgage rates are pushing many Americans out of homeownership.
Atlanta's market sees corporate landlords owning 27% of its housing stock.
Los Angeles caps rent increases at 4% through new reforms.

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Story summary

The U.S. housing market cooled in 2025, with 2.5% of homes sold from January through August and a median price of $407,500.
Rising prices and mortgage rates are pushing many Americans out of homeownership.
Atlanta's market sees corporate landlords owning 27% of its housing stock.
Los Angeles caps rent increases at 4% through new reforms.