World News
U.S. Multifamily Market Begins Recovery in Q3
Based on CBRE's latest research, the U.S. multifamily market is showing signs of recovery as the vacancy rate fell in the third quarter of 2024 for the first time in more than two years and renter demand outpaced record new supply deliveries.
Commercial Investment in Japan Spikes 24 Percent Annually in Q3
According to CBRE, Japan's commercial real estate transaction volume rose by 24% year-over-year to JPY 1.207 trillion in Q3 2024, with large transactions exceeding JPY 10 billion doubling from the same period last year.
Greater Palm Beach Area Residential Sales Drop 20 Percent Annually in September
According to new data from the Miami Association of Realtors, residential sales in Palm Beach County dropped by 19.7% year-over-year, decreasing from 2,028 to 1,628 units.
Mortgage Applications in U.S. Dip in Late October
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's latest Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending October 25, 2024, U.S. mortgage applications decreased 0.1 percent from one week earlier.
Mortgage Rates Hit 7 Percent One Week Before U.S. Presidential Election
According to national property broker Redfin, a U.S. homebuyer on a $3,000 monthly budget has lost $33,250 in purchasing power over the last six weeks, with the daily average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 7% on October 28, 2024.
