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- Foreign Investment in U.S. Homes Surges to $56 Billion, Highest Growth Since 2017Foreign buyers poured $56 billion into U.S. residential real estate over the past year, snapping a six-year streak of declining interest and signaling a resurgence in global appetite for American housing, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).Michael Gerrity
- Tariffs, Weak Canadian Dollar Cool U.S. Real Estate Demand from CanadiansSearches by Canada-based users on Redfin.com for U.S. homes dropped 26.4% year-over-year in May 2025, according to a new report from the tech-enabled brokerage.Michael Gerrity
- U.S. Remodeling Market Sentiment Slips in Q2Remodeler confidence in the U.S. dipped in the second quarter as ongoing economic uncertainty and elevated interest rates tempered market momentum, according to new data released this week by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).David Barley
- U.S. Architecture Billings Improve Slightly in MayThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek reported a modest improvement in their Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for May 2025, though the sector remains in contraction. The index rose to 47.2, up from 43.2 in April, marking a slower pace of decline. Any score below 50 signals a decrease in billings.David Barley
- Monaco F1 Grand Prix Sparks Local Property FrenzyThe world's wealthiest property hunters descended on Monaco during the recent Formula One Grand Prix weekend, sending real estate searches soaring and helping drive the city-state's housing market to new record highs.Michael Gerrity
- Canada Home Sales Climb for First Time in 6 Months as Market StabilizesCanadian home sales posted their first monthly increase since November, rising 3.6% in May from April as activity rebounded in key markets including Toronto, Calgary, and Ottawa, according to data released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).Michael Gerrity
- Tokyo Office Demand Spills into Non-Core Wards in 2025Tokyo's office market is undergoing a notable geographic shift in 2025, as rising rents and limited availability in the city's central business districts push companies to relocate to outer wards.Michael Gerrity
- Record Setting 72.2 Million Americans Traveling for July Fourth HolidayA record-breaking 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel over the extended July Fourth holiday period this year, according to new projections from AAA. The travel window, which spans from Saturday, June 28 through Sunday, July 6, marks the busiest Independence Day travel period in U.S. history.Michael Gerrity
- U.S. Real Estate Associations Applaud Senate Passage of Trump's Big Beautiful BillThe Senate's passage of the sweeping "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" drew swift praise from major American real estate and construction trade groups, who say the legislation could provide a critical boost to housing supply and affordability across the United States.Michael Gerrity
- Increasing appetite for digitally connected sheds sees WiredScore expand into industrial & logistics sector with first certifications across mainland EuropeWiredScore, the global certification for digital connectivity and smart technology in real estate, has expanded into the industrial and logistics sector across Europe, responding to a surge in occupier demand for tech-ready, future-proofed warehouse and logistics assets.Author
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Area Residential Sales Dive 18 Percent Annually in MayBroward County's residential real estate market continued to lose steam in May, with total home sales falling nearly 18% year-over-year as high mortgage rates and strict financing rules weighed on buyer demand, according to data released by the Miami Association of Realtors.WPJ Staff
- The Future of Housing in Northern California's Bay Area: Lagoon Valley's Approach to Building in Harmony with NatureQuality of life, respect for nature, and sustainable building provide impetus for the only conservation community in Northern California's Bay Area - Lagoon Valley. This is the first of its kind in Northern California.Author
- Top 10 Things to Know About the U.S. Housing Market Mid-2025The U.S. housing market is entering the second half of the year on uncertain footing, according to Cotality's latest midyear market analysis. While price growth is slowing and inventory is rising--offering a glimmer of hope to buyers--high home prices, property taxes, and borrowing costs continue to challenge affordability.Michael Gerrity
- AI Hyperscalers Drive Record Data Center Leasing in Early 2025Record-breaking demand from hyperscalers and cloud providers drove data center leasing volumes to new highs in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by the global AI boom and tightening power supply, according to CBRE's latest Global Data Center Trends report.Michael Gerrity
- Global Luxury Housing Rents Stabilize as Post-Covid Surge CoolsGlobal luxury rental markets are entering a more measured phase after a post-pandemic boom, with rental growth stabilizing across key international cities, according to property consultancy Knight Frank.Michael Gerrity