Housing Market
Luanda Projected to Surpass Lagos With 20.3 Million Residents by 2050
Luanda is expected to overtake Lagos as Sub-Saharan Africa's most populous city by 2050, according to World Bank Group projections. The Angolan capital could gain about 8.9 million residents, while Lagos is forecast to add 3.4 million, bringing its pop...
Colliers Forecasts Green Buildings Will Capture Over 80% of Leasing in India's Top Office Markets
Companies are expected to lease 60-65 million square feet in certified sustainable buildings across India's seven largest office markets in 2026, according to Colliers India. That would represent 80-85% of all office leasing, compared with 76% in 2025...
Vietnamese lawmaker calls for broader measures of 2027 development goals
Vietnam should track how effectively industrial land is used, whether completed housing reaches residents and how much clean energy comes online alongside its 2027 growth target, National Assembly Deputy Lê Nữ Thùy Dương said during the legislature's O...
Washington regulators investigate anti-Measure 1 text campaign in Tacoma
A text campaign that presented itself as housing research for Tacoma is under state investigation over allegations that it failed to identify its sponsor. The Rental Housing Association of Washington PAC sent 61,905 messages opposing the city's tenant-...
Salman Khan Promotes Planned Luxury Residential Towers in Mohali
A proposed luxury housing development in Mohali, Punjab, is being promoted with Salman Khan's name through a collaboration involving GB Realty and watch and jewelry brand Jacob & Co. Reports describe six planned towers and an estimated investment of ab...
Cincinnati Public Schools Officials Warn of Steep Cuts if November Tax Levy Fails
District leaders outlined potential budget reductions of up to $25 million annually at a town hall meeting, cautioning that the state could take over if financial problems worsen without voter approval of Issue 4....
Mortgage rates surpass 7% as North Dakota offers relief programs for homebuyers
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 7.03% this week, the first time above 7% in 20 months. North Dakota housing officials highlight state programs offering rates in the low 6% range and down payment assistance for first-time buyers....
Montana Residents Reveal Top 25 Uses for $25,000 Cash Prize in Fall Giveaway
When asked how they would spend a $25,000 windfall, Montanans overwhelmingly prioritized paying off debt, fixing up homes, and helping family members, reflecting broader financial pressures facing American households....
Housing Management Crisis: 81% Maladministration Rate Exposes Systemic Failures in Damp and Mould Cases
After 35 years of warnings, Building Forensics launches a new housing management system as evidence reveals an 81% maladministration rate in damp and mould cases, with up to 160,000 social homes affected across England....