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U.S. Commercial Mortgage Debt Approaches $5 Trillion
U.S. commercial and multifamily mortgage debt climbed to a record near $5 trillion at the end of 2025, underscoring continued lending activity even as higher borrowing costs reshape underwriting standards.
Global Buyer Demand and Seller Supply Aggregation Platforms in Development
WORLD PROPERTY MARKETS, a Miami-based proptech firm, is developing large-scale digital infrastructure to connect global buyer demand with property supply in real time.
U.S. Housing Market Stalls as Iran War Pushes Rates Up Four Straight Weeks
The long-anticipated rebound in the U.S. housing market is losing momentum, as a fresh uptick in borrowing costs and escalating geopolitical tensions inject new uncertainty into an already fragile recovery.
Los Angeles Soundstages Stay One-Third Empty as Slump Continues
Los Angeles County still boasts the world's largest concentration of soundstage space -- 8.3 million square feet of certified and uncertified stages -- but roughly a third of it sits vacant.
Dubai's Real Estate Market Tested as Iran War Shakes Global Buyer Confidence
Dubai's once red-hot real estate market is showing clear signs of weakening as the ongoing Iran war and a series of regional missile and drone strikes undermine the psychological belief that the city was immune from Middle East conflict.
