By Natalie

58%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The article contains examples of monetary bias and religious bias.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest that the author or sources may have in relation to the topic of home sales and prices.
  • The author works for the BBC, which may have a bias towards certain political or economic views.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article quotes Lawrence Yun stating that boosting supply is essential for homeownership but does not provide any evidence or context on why this would be effective in addressing the affordability crisis. This is an example of deceptive omission.
  • The author claims that home sales sank to their lowest level since 1995 when it was actually only a few thousand less than the previous year. This is an example of selective reporting and misrepresentation of facts.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any context or comparison for the statistics it presents, such as how they compare to historical norms or other regions.
  • The article uses vague and misleading language to present a one-sided view of the housing market.

Recent Articles

2023: US Residential Real Estate Market Experiences Significant Decline in Home Sales and Record High Median Sale Price

2023: US Residential Real Estate Market Experiences Significant Decline in Home Sales and Record High Median Sale Price

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 In 2023, the US residential real estate market experienced a significant decline with home sales dropping to their lowest level since 1995. The median sale price of an existing home sold in December hit $389,800 - a record high.