World News
One Trillion Dollars of America's Commercial Property Loans Mature in 2025
The Mortgage Bankers Association's latest Commercial Delinquency Report reveals that commercial mortgage delinquencies in the U.S. increased during the fourth quarter of 2024.
U.S. Pending Home Sales Uptick in February
Pending home sales rose by 2.0% in February 2025, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Regional performance varied, with the Midwest and South posting gains, while the Northeast and West experienced month-over-month declines, the latter seeing a steeper drop.
Global Prime Residential Rent Slowdown Continued in Late 2024
According to the latest data from Knight Frank, prime rental growth across 16 key cities slowed in the final quarter of 2024, with rents rising by 2.2% over the past year -- the slowest pace in more than three years.
Ireland Home Price Inflation Hits 8 Year High in Early 2025
The latest Daft.ie House Price Report reveals that housing prices across Ireland rose by an average of 3.7% in the first quarter of 2025. The national average listed price reached €346,048, reflecting an 11.6% increase compared to the previous year and a 35% rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Existing Home Sales in America Uptick in February
In February 2025, existing-home sales saw a notable increase, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Two major U.S. regions experienced growth in both monthly and year-over-year sales, one region remained steady, and another faced a decline.
