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US new home sales hit a year-to-date high in August, while home prices fell 5.8% year-on-year, the largest drop in over a year.
New single-family home sales in the US rose 6.4% month-over-month in August, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 684,000 units, the fastest pace this year, driven by price reductions and sal
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DBS Bank (Hong Kong) states investors are pivoting to selective China bets in technology, with AI, advanced manufacturing, and innovative drugs displacing property as growth engines.
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) states investors are pivoting to selective China bets in technology, with AI, advanced manufacturing, and innovative drugs displacing property as growth engines.
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Hong Kong rises to 14th in global property market transparency rankings, still trails Singapore and Japan
Hong Kong has climbed one place to 14th in the latest Global Real Estate Transparency Index, a report released every two years by property consultancy JLL and subsidiary LaSalle Investment Management.
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South Africa seeks assistance from Gulf sovereign wealth funds to establish a new state-owned company to manage a $9.5 billion real estate portfolio.
South Africa plans to establish a new state-owned company to manage its real estate portfolio, valued at 155 billion rand (approximately $9.5 billion). Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, which hol
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China's A-share market saw its three major indices fall across the board in early trading, while Vanke A surged to its daily limit. CRO and PCB concepts bucked the trend and rose. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 0.88%, with tech stocks pulling back.
On September 23, China's A-share market saw its three major indices collectively fall in early trading, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.23%, the Shenzhen Component Index down 0.45%, and the C
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Mexico REIT Fibra Educa Eyes Up to $200 Million Debt Raise for Campus Property Acquisitions
Mexico's education-focused real estate investment trust Fibra Educa is looking to issue an additional 3 billion to 3.5 billion pesos (approximately $174 million to $200 million) in the local market by
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A Hong Kong hotel has been put up for sale by Nanyang Commercial Bank for HK$1.87 billion after being taken over, reflecting a trend of converting hotels into student dormitories.
Hotel Cozi Harbour View in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, announced an open tender last month, with a deadline of October 15. The 598-room hotel, located on the eastern Kowloon Peninsula, was taken over by Nan
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Williams-Sonoma shares have bucked the trend, surging 23% year-to-date and over 200% in three years.
Despite a sluggish U.S. housing market, home furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma's stock performance has significantly outpaced its peers. As of last Friday, the company's stock was up approximately
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Australia Home Auction Clearance Rates Fall Amid Rate Hike Fears
Australia's residential real estate market remained subdued this week, with auction clearance rates falling due to growing concerns that the central bank will increase interest rates later this month,
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CBRE survey shows nearly one-fifth of APAC companies believe AI will reduce their office space needs, while over half remain neutral.
CBRE survey shows nearly one-fifth of APAC companies believe AI will reduce their office space needs, while over half remain neutral.
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Private equity firms are reportedly considering another bid for China Evergrande's Evergrande Property Services Group.
Private equity firms that previously eyed Evergrande Property Services Group Ltd. are considering new acquisition offers for the Hong Kong-listed property management company, according to people famil
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US Housing Starts: 1.275 million, expected 1.31 million, prior 1.309 million (revised from 1.239 million), below expectations.
Housing Starts: 1.275M, expected 1.31M, prior 1.309M (revised from 1.239M), below expectations Building Permits: 1.394M, expected 1.41M, prior 1.433M, below expectations Release Time: 2026-09-17 12:30
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Morgan Stanley Says Bathla Collapse Shows Need for More Credit Disclosure
Morgan Stanley researchers have suggested greater disclosures to assess credit risk tied to property developers, following the collapse of Sydney’s Bathla Group.
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One-quarter of China-listed companies posted net losses in H1 despite 20% overall profit growth, as AI demand boosted chipmakers while real estate and carmakers slumped.
One-quarter of China-listed companies posted net losses in H1 despite 20% overall profit growth, as AI demand boosted chipmakers while real estate and carmakers slumped.
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U.S. September homebuilder confidence index fell to 32 points, a 12-month low.
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell 3 points to 32 in September, the lowest level since September 2025. Economists polled by Reuters had expected the index to drop to 34. Rising mortgage ra
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More US home builders cut prices on new homes as buyer confidence falls to one-year low amid high mortgage rates
A rising share of builders are slashing prices on newly built homes despite increasing construction costs, as buyers are deterred by high mortgage rates. According to the National Association of Home
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Analyst: A 5% yield on U.S. Treasury bonds is unlikely to cause a "meltdown" in the short term, but if sustained for 12-18 months, refinancing pressure will impact housing, commercial real estate, and highly leveraged companies.
The U.S. 10-year government bond yield has reached its highest level since 2007. Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer at Cresset Capital, noted that a 5% yield itself won't immediately cause damage, b
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Tokyo commercial land prices jump to 33-year high as remote work ebbs and office demand strengthens
Tokyo commercial land prices jump to 33-year high as remote work ebbs and office demand strengthens
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Robert Kiyosaki warns Americans that inflation, reported as CPI, is a 'nightmare robbery' covertly draining their wallets monthly
The "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author stated in a recent Instagram video that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is not neutral economic data but rather "covertly printed inflation," which policymakers measure a
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China's National Bureau of Statistics: From January to August, real estate development investment decreased by 19.9% year-on-year, and sales of new commercial housing decreased by 13%.
China's National Bureau of Statistics announced on September 15 that from January to August, national real estate development investment totaled 4,797.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.9%.
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China's real estate development investment from January to August fell by 19.9% year-on-year, with new housing starts decreasing by 24.8%.
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, China's national real estate development investment from January to August 2026 was 4.7979 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.9%; of
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China's National Bureau of Statistics: In August 2026, sales prices of commercial residential buildings in 70 large and medium-sized cities decreased both month-on-month and year-on-year.
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, in August 2026, among China's 70 large and medium-sized cities, the sales price index for new commercial residential buildings showed that Bei
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Manhattan multifamily rents rose 5.6% year-over-year through June, leading major U.S. markets, while investment sales prices per unit fell 35% in H1 2026
According to a Yardi Matrix report, Manhattan's multifamily rents climbed 5.6% year-over-year through June, marking the fastest pace among major U.S. markets. Concurrently, investment sales in the fir
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Hong Kong's 'shop kings' face bankruptcies as commercial property prices fall over 40% from 2018 peak, with no clear turnaround in sight
Many Hong Kong landlords, once known as 'shop kings' for owning numerous properties, have gone bankrupt due to collapsing post-pandemic rents and tighter bank lending. Centaline Commercial reports tha
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Veteran investor Ramon Lo has purchased two street-level shops in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, for HK$32.5 million (US$4.1 million).
Veteran investor Ramon Lo has purchased two street-level shops in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, for HK$32.5 million (US$4.1 million).
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A Boston office building was sold at a foreclosure auction for one-third of its 2019 price, representing a discount of approximately $546 million.
An office building in Boston was sold at a foreclosure auction for only one-third of its 2019 purchase price, approximately $546 million less than its value at that time.
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UK Homebuilders Fall as Government's New First-Time Buyer Support Policy Disappoints by Offering Less Lending
Shares in the UK’s largest homebuilders slumped Wednesday after the government unveiled fresh details of a new policy designed to help people buy their first home, which is expected to lend far less t
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CNBC: Chinese Automakers "Eager" to Export Overseas Due to 21.7% Decline in Domestic Sales and 22.8% Shrinkage in Profits
According to CNBC, China's auto market is experiencing its slowest sales season in 26 years, with passenger vehicle retail sales down 21.7% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, and a project
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Tens of thousands of homeowners face significant increases in their adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) payments as interest rates surge from historic lows.
Tens of thousands of homeowners who opted for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) when interest rates were at historic lows are now facing a "severe shock" of significantly higher monthly payments, The W
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Igis Asset Management to acquire K-Twin Towers for 1.05 trillion Won
Seoul's prime office market is bucking the trend, with a significant volume of property transactions despite rising borrowing costs slowing investment activity. Earlier this month, Samsung SRA Asset M
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Shimao Group has sold two of its hotels in Hong Kong, the Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong
Shimao Group has sold two of its hotels in Hong Kong, the Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong, Tung Chung, for HK$2.7 billion (approximately US$344 million). The
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The consortium is also hoping to secure lower borrowing costs for the potential three-year loan
A consortium led by Hong Kong private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners is seeking to refinance a HK$14.4 billion (approximately US$1.8 billion) loan for its portfolio of shopping malls in Hong Kong. T
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Ingenia shares surged after AVID Property Group Holdings made a A$1.6 billion takeover offer, escalating the battle for ownership of Australian retirement living accommodation.
Ingenia shares surged after AVID Property Group Holdings made a A$1.6 billion takeover offer, escalating the battle for ownership of Australian retirement living accommodation.
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Israeli investment in Cyprus surged more than sixfold between 2017 and 2024, reaching €5.1 billion (approximately $5.9 billion)
Israeli investment in Cyprus surged more than sixfold between 2017 and 2024, reaching €5.1 billion (approximately $5.9 billion), while total foreign investment in Cyprus declined by a quarter during t
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Major Hong Kong property developers are shifting their investment focus in mainland China from residential projects to commercial assets
Major Hong Kong property developers are shifting their investment focus in mainland China from residential projects to commercial assets, including hotels, in response to weak residential sales and fe
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Sri Lanka's real estate market is experiencing a luxury property boom
Sri Lanka's real estate market is experiencing a luxury property boom, bringing optimism to Chinese developers. However, analysts warn that repeated disappointments in Chinese overseas property invest
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Family offices are becoming more selective about real estate investments due to rising interest rates, favoring assets with high discounts and strong pricing power.
Family offices are becoming more selective about real estate investments due to rising interest rates, favoring assets with high discounts and strong pricing power. Chief Investment Officers indicate
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Europe's largest landlord, Vonovia, faces the risk of forced acquisition of its Berlin apartments, potentially losing 8 billion euros.
Vonovia, Europe's largest landlord, could face the forced acquisition of 120,000 apartments by the Berlin government, stemming from a new proposal by the state election winner, according to the Financ
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Moody's: Chinese Investors Are Shifting Assets From Real Estate and Bank Deposits to Higher-Yielding Investments Domestically and Abroad
Moody's Ratings stated that Chinese households are shifting assets from real estate and bank deposits to higher-yielding investments, both domestically and internationally, despite increasing regulati
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Texas Developer Seeks $3.5 Billion in Debt Financing for AT&T Headquarters
Dallas-based real estate firm KDC is seeking to raise approximately $3.5 billion through credit tenant lease financing to fund the construction of AT&T Inc.'s new global headquarters in Plano, Texas.
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Blackstone lowered real estate valuations due to the impact of rising interest rates on returns, with President Jonathan Gray stating that increased market volatility hindered the quick return of cash to investors through IPOs.
Blackstone lowered real estate valuations due to the impact of rising interest rates on returns, with President Jonathan Gray stating that increased market volatility hindered the quick return of cash
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Evergrande liquidators have recovered $435.9 million in assets and plan to make their first distribution to creditors in the first half of 2027.
China Evergrande Group's liquidators released their second progress report on Thursday, disclosing that they have recovered $435.9 million through asset sales and loan collections. The liquidators sta
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U.S. pending home sales fell 7.3% month-over-month in September to a record low, while housing starts declined 5.2%.
The U.S. housing market is experiencing a high-interest rate shock, with both sales and construction activity cooling. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that pending home sale
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Shimao Group Sells Two Hong Kong Hotels for $344 Million to Repay Partial Loans
Heavily indebted mainland Chinese developer Shimao Group announced on Thursday that it has sold two of its hotels in Hong Kong—the Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Hong
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The Hong Kong government plans to tender a Sha Tin plot for student accommodation this quarter, which analysts say could attract major developers to the market.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Development, Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, announced on Thursday that two land parcels will be tendered in the October-December quarter, including a 1,100-square-meter site in Siu
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U.S. mortgage rates drop for first time in 2 months, but demand still falls
U.S. mortgage rates fell for the first time in over two months, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropping to 7.41% from 7.50% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
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Japan's ruling LDP considers curbs on speculative condo trading in Tokyo and other big cities
The party is looking at measures such as restricting the short-term resale of properties to curb soaring condominium prices, with talks starting ahead of April elections.
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What is CTCN? CONTRACOIN Project Analysis and Market Status
The ticker CTCN has two meanings, but this article focuses on the cryptocurrency CONTRACOIN. CONTRACOIN is an Ethereum-based digital token designed to simplify global real estate transactions using blockchain technology, allowing users to make international property payments with CTCN tokens. The project launched in 2019 and developed AUDC, a stablecoin pegged to the Australian dollar. However, as of October 19, 2026, the trading market for CTCN tokens has nearly dried up, with circulating supply and 24-hour trading volume showing as zero or extremely low, indicating a significant decline in its market activity.
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What is ELAND Coin? Etherland Project Analysis and Market Status
ELAND is the native utility token of the Etherland platform, launched in 2021 based on the Ethereum ERC-20 standard. Etherland aims to revolutionize the real estate industry by digitizing real estate content using blockchain and IPFS technology. ELAND tokens are primarily used to access the platform, purchase LAND ID NFTs representing real properties, create custom NFTs, and participate in AR application games. However, as of October 2026, ELAND's 24-hour trading volume is extremely low, market liquidity is facing depletion, and its market capitalization is only approximately $18,500. Investors should be wary of its high-risk status.
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IHT Coin Status Analysis: Challenges and Prospects for a Real Estate Protocol Token
IHT Real Estate Protocol (IHT) was a decentralized platform aiming to integrate the global real estate market with blockchain technology, allowing fractional investment in real estate. The project was founded in Hong Kong in 2017 and conducted an ICO in 2018. However, as of October 2026, the market activity of IHT coin is extremely low, with significant discrepancies in trading volume and market capitalization data, generally close to zero. Its price is far below its historical high, and multiple data sources indicate the project is inactive or dormant, facing severe challenges for future development.
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BRZE Coin (Breezecoin) Value Analysis and Long-Term Investment Risk Assessment
Breezecoin (BRZE) is an Ethereum-based ERC-20 token designed to integrate blockchain technology with the real estate and tourism industries, with plans to evolve into a lifestyle token. The project was created by Breeze de Mar and is intended for use in its hotel resorts and the Be-Life mobile application. However, according to the latest market data, BRZE's 24-hour trading volume shows "no data," indicating extremely low market liquidity. This article will delve into BRZE's project positioning, technical characteristics, and potential applications, with a particular focus on evaluating the significant risks it faces as a long-term investment.
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