Tagged: property market

March 11, 2026 @ 2:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zillow (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) indicated that the US property market showed encouraging signs of recovery in February 2026, marking a potential turning point after years of subdued activity. According to Zillow’s latest data, property values posted their first monthly increase in seven months, while… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 5:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dublin-based property developer Park Developments is set to ramp up its residential construction pipeline following a substantial increase in debt funding from AIB and Bank of Ireland. The two lenders have jointly expanded their financial support as part of a refinancing deal announced on 6… Read More

February 21, 2026 @ 4:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move intended to modernize UAE bssed property markets, Ctrl Alt and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) have unveiled Phase Two of the city’s landmark Real Estate Tokenization Project Pilot. The February 20, 2026 announcement introduces regulated secondary market trading for tokenized real estate,… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The euro area’s property investment sector, which contracted sharply after its post-pandemic peak, now shows tentative signs of stabilisation, according to a new focus piece in the European Central Bank’s Economic Bulletin. Recently authored by ECB economist Johannes Gareis, the report concludes that while investment… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 8:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zillow (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) is recognized as one of the go-to platforms for homebuyers searching for properties, yet the bulk of its revenue stems from real estate listing agents who pay for leads. Under CEO Jeremy Wacksman, the company is increasingly shifting focus toward… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 6:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As we step into 2026, the US real estate market is poised for some changes, blending cautious optimism with persistent challenges. New data reveals a dynamic environment where homeowners grapple with climate risks and rising costs, yet anticipate greater stability. Meanwhile, the way buyers and… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As we step into 2026, the US real estate market remains in flux, shaped by lingering effects of past low-interest policies and emerging economic pressures. Mortgage rates have stabilized but stay elevated compared to pandemic-era lows, while expectations for Federal Reserve actions vary widely. Meanwhile,… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2025 ended, the US real estate / property sector is showing signs of renewal, fueling hope among analysts for a stronger performance in 2026. Recent figures indicate that 30-year fixed mortgage rates fell for the third straight week, ending the year at 6.15%—the lowest… Read More

December 29, 2025 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Seasonal cooling is said to be finally seeping into the US real estate / property market after an “unseasonably” active fall, according to the latest market report from Zillow (Nasdaq: Z and ZG). Price cuts from sellers dropped back to normal levels from near-record highs;… Read More

December 25, 2025 @ 4:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As of late December 2025, average mortgage rates in the United States have dipped for the second straight week, with the 30-year fixed-rate loan falling to around 6.18%, according to Freddie Mac‘s latest survey. This modest decline offers somewhat of a slight relief for prospective… Read More

November 16, 2025 @ 6:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Younger consumers in Australia, particularly Gen Z, are now said to be leading the surge in first home buying intentions as the overall optimism grows among young consumers. As reported by Westpac, around 35% of Gen Z’s now intend  to acquire a first home in… Read More

November 11, 2025 @ 3:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) released Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026, the latest industry outlook that breaks down the transformative trends that investors, developers and city leaders should know. The report explores how the industry is adapting amid “economic change, demographic shifts… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 7:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kin, a direct-to-consumer home insurance provider, has launched financing services in the US state of Florida. This marks Kin’s entry into home financing, providing a suite of solutions including mortgage loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), as well as refinancing. Florida… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 3:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US real estate sector continues to challenge expectations, blending  overall growth with stark regional divides and various partnerships aimed at streamlining the property buying and selling process. Recent data from Zillow highlights a market valued at an unprecedented $55.1 trillion as of mid-2025, underscoring… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant step toward broadening its footprint in the real estate financing sector, CapitalRise, an online platform for prime property lending and investing, has entered the fully-commercial property space with a £4 million bridging loan. This deal, announced recently, supports the acquisition of a… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 1:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pacaso, a technology-enabled marketplace for co-owned luxury vacation homes, continues to reshape the real estate landscape with its innovative co-ownership model. Founded in 2020 by former Zillow executives Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint and solidified its position as… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The U.S. housing / real estate market is grappling with a record-breaking deficit of 4.7 million homes, according to a new Zillow analysis of Census data, exacerbating the nation’s affordability crisis. Despite a robust construction surge, the supply of new homes continues to fall short… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 1:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Five years ago, a median-income household could afford a typical U.S. home. Today, they’re more than $17,000 short, even if they have $73,000 saved for a down payment, a new Zillow (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) analysis finds. While the housing market is friendlier to buyers… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Pacaso, the tech-enabled marketplace for co-owned luxury vacation homes, is redefining second-home ownership with its innovative approach. Founded in 2020 by former Zillow executives Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff, the company has made significant strides in 2025, expanding its European presence, reserving a Nasdaq ticker… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 7:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the lead up to the Men’s State of Origin Game 2, it’s not just the Blues moving in on Queensland – New South Wales investors are already ahead on the scoreboard “when it comes to property in the Sunshine State.” New lending data from… Read More