World News
Japan Retail Rents Hit Record Highs as Fashion Demand Surges
Japan's prime retail districts posted record rents in the first quarter as fashion brands and luxury retailers competed aggressively for scarce storefront space, underscoring the resilience of the country's high-street shopping market despite global economic uncertainty.
European Commercial Property Recovery Builds on Income Gains in 2026
European commercial real estate continued its gradual recovery into early 2026, logging a seventh straight quarter of value gains as stronger rental income offset the drag from higher yields and persistent investor caution, according to data released by Altus Group.
U.S. Residential Property Sales Remain Flat in April
U.S. existing-home sales edged higher in April 2026, signaling a modest stabilization in the housing market as easing affordability pressures and slightly lower borrowing costs offset still-tight supply conditions, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
Japan's 9 Million Abandoned Homes Are Turning into an Economic Crisis
Across Japan's shrinking rural towns and aging suburban districts, abandoned homes are quietly reshaping the country's property market, forcing policymakers, banks, developers, and local governments to confront the unintended consequences of demographic decline.
Commercial Property Lending Rebounds 52 Percent in U.S.
Commercial and multifamily mortgage lending surged in early 2026, with originations rising sharply from a year earlier as banks stepped back into the market to refinance maturing debt, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
