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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

When the dream of homeownership fell apart, she had to rethink: - I considered throwing in the towel

Kristine Glenna Kragset faced challenges while renovating a 1900 Swiss house in Brevik, prompting her to reconsider her approach to homeownership.

Mar 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Homeownership: More Than a Dream, a Challenge of Financial Culture

Many young people in Ecuador believe that homeownership is unattainable due to a lack of financial education rather than just property prices or income levels.

Mar 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rental with an option to purchase: what are the underwater stones of such transactions?

Many residents of Latvia dream of owning their own homes, but for various reasons, including insufficient funds for a down payment, they struggle to secure standard mortgage loans. A rental model that allows tenants not only to pay rent but also to eventually become homeowners is gaining attention, necessitating a precise legal approach, as discussed by experts in the field.

Mar 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Extrajudicial: Protection of the primary residence through the liquidation of other assets

A significant change in the extrajudicial mechanism allowing for the protection of primary residences was announced by Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis.

Mar 18 • 17:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Man finds hidden note in house and spends 5 years trying to work out meaning

A man has spent five years trying to decipher a mysterious riddle found hidden in a duct in his rental home.

Mar 18 • 06:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I never thought we'd get a mortgage after £15k debt - then we got good news'

Louise, despite her past debt of £15,000 and bad credit history, has successfully obtained a mortgage and moved into her first home, inspiring others in similar situations.

Mar 17 • 09:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Couple who lived in the wrong house for 6 months always dreamed of having their own property: "It was a dream we built together"

A couple in Brazil mistakenly moved into the wrong house for six months before realizing their error, sharing their journey of working towards their dream of homeownership.

Mar 16 • 13:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Foreigners are snapping up US homes and stealing the American dream out from under families

President Trump is advocating for a ban on foreign homebuyers who he claims are making housing less accessible for American families.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Realtors in Berlin: 'We are the city of thwarted homeowners'

A Berlin realtor discusses the challenges facing potential homebuyers due to global instability and strict banking regulations that threaten the dream of home ownership.

Mar 15 • 13:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

At 19, they bought their first house. They succeeded with a surprising way of saving

A young couple from the UK bought their first home at just 19 years old through disciplined saving and financial planning.

Mar 13 • 04:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ideas: The Left Shouldn’t Demonize Homeowners

The article discusses the tension within the left regarding the perception of homeowners, contrasting the views of tenant advocates with a more radical perspective that sees homeownership as inherently exploitative.

Mar 12 • 10:25 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Labor must stop juicing house prices and make buying a home the Australian dream – not negatively gearing one

The article argues that Australian housing policies are inflating house prices and making homeownership unaffordable, urging the government to reconsider its approach.

Mar 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage Credits: These Are the Banks That Are Lowering Their Interest Rates

In Argentina, many banks are lowering interest rates on mortgage loans, but fluctuations in market conditions significantly impact accessibility for potential homeowners.

Mar 11 • 08:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

When having a house depends on your parents

In 2025, Spain experienced a record high of over 225,000 parental donations to help children purchase homes, indicating a stark dependency on family wealth for housing access.

Mar 11 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Buy a house first... then do anything else, how do you get trapped in renting?

The article discusses the debate on whether to secure a home or to wait, emphasizing the financial implications of renting versus buying a house in India.

Mar 11 • 02:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Eleven Rock Fragments: Homeowner Allowed to Keep Meteorites After Impact

A homeowner in Koblenz is permitted to keep fragments of a meteorite that struck the roof of their house, with a total of eleven pieces discovered on the property.

Mar 10 • 17:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Real expenses: how much it costs to maintain a two-room property in CABA in March 2026

The article discusses the monthly costs associated with owning a two-room property in Buenos Aires, detailing expenses such as fees, taxes, and insurance.

Mar 6 • 19:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage Loans: How Much One Needs to Earn to Buy an Apartment in March 2026

The required income to qualify for mortgage loans in Argentina varies by bank and loan duration, with increasing challenges due to rising interest rates.

Mar 6 • 00:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Päivi bought her dream home in a sought-after area – when she stepped into the new building, the shock was immense: "The kitchen is downright deadly"

A couple experienced significant disappointment after purchasing a new home, discovering numerous defects that led to a large financial burden.

Mar 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gen Z homeless - 1 in 3 say they'll win lottery before ever owning home

A recent study reveals that nearly a third of Gen Z believes they are more likely to win the lottery than own a home, highlighting the difficulties they face in achieving homeownership amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Mar 5 • 10:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When 'Timing' Becomes Policy [Hankyoreh Prism]

President Lee Jae-myung's recent decision to sell his apartment is seen as an extension of his previous stance on addressing the issue of multiple homeownership, raising hopes for broader changes in South Korea's real estate policy.

Mar 3 • 20:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Jekaterina Rojaka. The Housing Affordability Crisis: Does Lithuania Need Municipal Housing?

The article discusses the housing affordability crisis in Lithuania and whether municipal housing is needed as a solution.

Mar 3 • 09:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SHOCKING ⟩ Real estate prices have increased by over 200 percent in 15 years

A Eurostat survey reveals significant disparities in housing ownership across EU countries, highlighting the growth of home prices in Estonia over the past 15 years.

Mar 3 • 05:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

American Dream: The mortgage rate data that eases buyers in the U.S. in March 2026

The average mortgage rate in the U.S. has dropped below 6% for the first time since September 2022, signaling a potential increase in homebuyers.

Mar 1 • 23:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The greater the assets accumulated by the parental generation, the more inequality deepens among the offspring generation at the time of marriage

A study reveals that greater wealth accumulated by parents leads to increased asset inequality among their children, particularly noticeable in youth households post-marriage.

Mar 1 • 06:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial Services Commission to Regulate Loans for Speculative Homeowners and Commercial Rental Operators

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to extend loan regulations to include speculative one-homeowners and commercial rental operators, amid efforts to curb real estate speculation.

Mar 1 • 02:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NYC landlords fire back at ‘racist’ Mamdani aide's claim that ties homeownership to 'White supremacy'

New York City landlords are criticizing comments from a top housing official connecting homeownership to white supremacy, labeling them as 'racist' and neglectful of immigrant property owners.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ananya's cousin has a luxurious home, the view is no less than a palace, Video

Alana Pandey, cousin of actress Ananya Pandey, shares the joyful news of her new home in Los Angeles on social media, showcasing her happiness with her family.

Feb 28 • 06:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Self-employed? How to prove income to buy a three-room apartment

The article discusses how self-employed individuals in Argentina need to demonstrate their income effectively to purchase a property.

Feb 27 • 19:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Heating Law: Germany, Underground

The article discusses the significance of basements in Germany alongside the implications of a new heating law.

Feb 27 • 15:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: If Your House 'Sticks Out to Bureaucrats,' It Can Be Expensive

The article discusses the costly legal battles homeowners may face when municipal authorities disapprove of their house's color, regardless of how understated it is.

Feb 27 • 05:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Couple buy house at 19 after ditching takeaways and nights out

A young couple achieves homeownership at the age of 19 by significantly reducing their spending on takeaways and nightlife.

Feb 26 • 07:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I had horrible realization minutes after moving into my first home'

A woman faced a shocking surprise shortly after moving into her first home, revealing the challenges of home ownership.

Feb 25 • 13:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The 13 Financial Rules: Matilda, who bought her dream home, teaches: what matters is not how much you earn

Matilda Grace shares her journey of saving money and achieving her dream of homeownership, emphasizing financial discipline over income.

Feb 23 • 16:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial Services Commission reviews LTV 0% for mortgage renewals for multiple homeowners

The Financial Services Commission in South Korea is considering applying a zero loan-to-value ratio to mortgage extensions for multiple homeowners, amid ongoing concerns expressed by President Lee Jae-myung about the lending practices.

Feb 22 • 06:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Houses built from 2010 to 2022 may soon face problems – Especially two solutions predispose homes to moisture damage

A report reveals that many houses constructed between 2010 and 2022 in Finland may be at risk of moisture damage due to certain building practices.

Feb 21 • 11:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Homeownership rate in Greece over 60% – One in three has difficulty meeting the cost

In Greece, the homeownership rate exceeds 60%, but one in three residents faces challenges in affording their housing costs, highlighting the financial strain on many households.

Feb 20 • 07:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Over 60% homeownership rate in Greece - One in three struggles to meet housing costs

Over 60% of Greeks own their homes, yet one in three struggles to afford their housing costs, according to a new European housing report.

Feb 19 • 11:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gateway Mortgage Bank secures N2.2bn federal fund to boost homeownership

Gateway Mortgage Bank Limited has acquired N2.2 billion from the Nigerian federal government's Real Estate Investment Fund to enhance affordable housing initiatives.

Feb 18 • 12:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Florida city where it is cheaper to rent than to buy a house in 2026

A recent analysis indicates that renting a home is more cost-effective than purchasing one in a specific Florida city, highlighting significant rental price advantages.

Feb 14 • 15:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Common mistakes that lead banks to reject your mortgage credit

The article highlights common mistakes that can lead to the rejection of mortgage applications in Argentina.

Feb 13 • 21:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Expert shares the ‘biggest’ money mistake young people are making today

A financial expert warns that young adults are making a significant mistake by purchasing homes too early, which may hinder their long-term financial goals.

Feb 13 • 05:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Alpha Bank: Why Greece, with high rates of investment in real estate and homeownership, is facing a housing crisis

A new study by Alpha Bank reveals the paradox of Greece's housing crisis despite its high investment in real estate and homeownership rates.

Feb 11 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

So many Estonians prefer to buy a home alone

Estonians are increasingly opting to take out home loans independently, reflecting a shift in financial independence and market trends.

Feb 10 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The best fixed, mixed, and variable mortgages of February 2026

A guide to the best fixed, mixed, and variable mortgages available in February 2026, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right mortgage type for homebuyers.

Feb 9 • 16:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Milja-Emilia bought a house at 21 – the dream turned into a debt hell, and now she wants to warn others

Milja-Emilia Kuitunen shares her story of how her dream home led her into financial ruin, highlighting the importance of financial awareness and caution.

Feb 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The first home for living, the second home for pension... this idea is a super hit!

The article discusses a financial strategy for retirement planning involving the purchase of two homes as a means of securing financial stability and addressing inflationary concerns.

Feb 9 • 07:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Mortgage rates are falling - so is there hope for first-time buyers in 2026?'

Mortgage rates in the UK are decreasing, raising questions about the feasibility of homeownership for first-time buyers by 2026.

Feb 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Apê Real helps families leave rental housing and achieve home ownership

Apê Real is an initiative aimed at assisting Brazilian families in achieving their dream of home ownership and leaving behind rental housing through accessible and straightforward options.

Feb 3 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

I Live in a History Book: Understand What It's Like to Live in a Listed House and What the Owner's Duties Are

The article explores the life of Paulo Pacetta, a resident of a historical property in Amparo, SP, highlighting the responsibilities and restrictions faced by owners of listed heritage buildings.

Feb 3 • 14:39 UTC

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