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In recent months, China’s real estate market has shown promising signs of recovery after facing significant challenges earlier this year. Back in April, the sector struggled with low transaction volumes and record-high unsold inventory, with 746 million square meters of ordinary commodity hous
Shanghai’s pre-owned home sales have surged, surpassing 1,000 units in a single day for the first time in four months. On October 15, 1,334 second-hand properties were sold, marking a significant rebound in the market. This recovery is largely attributed to the supportive real estate policies introd
Metro is moving forward with its ambitious 10,000 Home Commitment, focusing on creating affordable housing on underutilized Metro-owned land. One of the first major projects is planned near the 17th Street/Santa Monica College station, where Metro aims to develop income-restricted housing. To ensure
Kengo Kuma & Associates have introduced an architectural gem in the northeast of Paris with the Yama-Tani residential building. Unlike the towering structures surrounding it, Yama-Tani blends seamlessly with its low-rise neighborhood, offering a refreshing departure from the city’s typical
Sudbury’s downtown revitalization could soon get a boost as Panoramic Properties seeks a $1.7 million municipal grant to renovate the Scotia Tower into residential units. However, Mayor Paul Lefebvre has placed a condition on the grant: the old, long-vacant hospital building on Paris Street, a
The Vancouver condo market is being heavily influenced by investors who prefer smaller units, according to recent data from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP). This trend reflects a growing investor preference for maximizing returns through higher rent per square foot, wh
California’s Proposition 33 has sparked a fierce debate as it heads to the November 2024 ballot. This controversial measure, which could transform the state’s rental market, has supporters and opponents clashing over its potential impacts on housing affordability and the broader economy. With