How Construction Innovation Is Reshaping Housing Affordability

Affordability of housing is still one of the major problems that cities and communities have to face in today's world. The increase in land prices, the lack of workers and the complications with the supply chain have made the traditional methods of construction almost unusable. However, at the same

China's property slump to persist as consumers shift to rentals: UBS Investment Bank

John Lam, Head of China & HK Property Research at UBS Investment Bank, explains why he sees a 10% decline in property prices and new home sales in China for 2026. He also explains why defaulting developers like China Vanke are having less of an impact on the sector.

Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in 2025

 Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.15%. “After starting the year close to 7%, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage moved to its lowest level in 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for potential

Wall Street sees a bright 2026 for this beat-up dividend-paying stock

This real estate investment trust offers a dividend yield of about 4.5%, and the company is using a capital recycling strategy that's getting attention.