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U.S. Government Targets Dirty Money in Housing for the First Time
The U.S. government has begun enforcing its first nationwide anti-money laundering safeguards targeting the residential real estate market, closing a long-criticized loophole that allowed illicit funds to flow into property purchases with limited scrutiny.
Ireland's Apartment Rental Crisis Deepens in 2026
Ireland's rental market tightened dramatically in early 2026, with nationwide rents climbing 4.4% in 2025 amid record-low supply, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report from property portal Daft.ie.
Data Center Demand Shatters Multiple Records in 2025 Amid AI Boom
North America's data center market surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, driven by hyperscale cloud operators and AI workloads that pushed absorption and lease rates to historic highs, according to CBRE.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6 Percent, First Time Since 2022
The average rate on a 30-year fixed loan fell to 5.99% this week, matching its lowest level since 2022. A year ago, borrowers faced rates closer to 6.9%, underscoring how sharply financing costs have eased in recent months.
Housing Affordability Squeeze Grips Nearly Half of Americans
Nearly half of Americans are grappling with the monthly burden of rent or mortgage payments, a stark indicator of the persistent affordability crisis plaguing the U.S. housing market, according to a fresh survey released by real-estate brokerage Redfin.
