Existing-home price growth in Global was projected at ~1% through year-end, down from ~2% earlier, signaling a cooler market and easing pricing-out fears.
Monthly mortgage payments were projected to dip ~2% yearly as values rose more slowly, offering buyers tighter budgeting room and potentially drawing sidelined demand back.
Rents were expected to edge down ~1% as new rental supply expanded, giving tenants more options and pushing landlords toward sharper pricing or lease terms.
Existing-home sales growth was revised to ~4% from ~9%, reflecting how mortgage rates above ~6% constrained purchasing power and kept overall activity modest.
For Global buyers, the setup favored preparation: monitor rate swings, assess affordability carefully, and act when financing and personal readiness align best.
