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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 Maintains Policy Rate at 2.25% in Final 2025 Decision Dec 10

The Bank of Canada maintained its overnight rate at 2.25% on December 10, its final decision of 2025 and its first hold after consecutive cuts on September 17 and October 29.