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December 2025.

2 reports from December 2025 — each one still carrying its full detail and original sources.

United States US New Home Sales Rise 5.9% in November — Builders Offer Rate Buydowns Dec 20

New home sales jumped 5.9% in November as builders continued offering mortgage rate buydowns and other incentives. The median new home price fell to $402,600.

Canada Bank of Canada Delivers Fifth Rate Cut — Overnight Rate Now 2.50% Dec 11

The Bank of Canada cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% in its final decision of 2025, bringing cumulative cuts to 200 basis points since June 2024.