2026

Mortgage Demand Slips in August as Higher Rates Cool U.S. Home Purchases

Mortgage application activity edged lower last week as borrowing costs rose to their highest level in three weeks, adding fresh pressure to a housing market already struggling with subdued purchase demand and limited refinancing incentives. The Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted Market Composite Index, which tracks U.S. mortgage-loan application volume, fell 1.0% in the week ended August...

Ireland’s Rent Surge Eases as Rental Supply Recovers Outside Dublin

Ireland's rental market showed signs of cooling in the second quarter, with open-market rents rising at less than one-third the pace recorded in the first three months of 2026. But the slowdown masks a deeper imbalance: rental availability is improving sharply outside Dublin while the capital continues to lose listings. Market rents rose 1.4% between March and June, according to the latest Daft.ie Rental...

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