North American Real Estate
North America's Housing Crossroads: Rate Cuts Offer Scant Relief Amidst Lingering Affordability Crisis and Shifting Regional Fortunes
The North American real estate market finds itself at a pivotal juncture, as both the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada have initiated interest rate cuts in September 2025. While these monetary policy shifts aim to ease the financial burden on consumers and stimulate economic activity, the