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Mexico City Rent Prices Skyrocket 9.6% as Affordability Issues Persist
Mexico City's average rent hit MX$21,921 in June 2026, up 9.6% YoY, deepening affordability issues amid widespread price pressures.

EU Extends Housing Crisis Committee to 2027 Amid Affordability Concerns
EU extends the Housing Crisis Committee to 2027, focusing on affordability, speculation, and public-finance solutions for sustainable housing policies.

Austin Metro Sees Positive Growth in June 2026 as Sales and Prices Increase
Austin metro sales rose 8% in June 2026; median prices up 2% to $450,000, signaling market balance.

NAR Lawsuit Settlement Finalized - Major Shift in Buyer-Agent Commission Rules
NAR lawsuit settlement shifts U.S. buyer-agent commission rules, impacting real estate market dynamics.

Prologis Launches $16.6 Billion Hostile Bid for UK REIT Segro in Major Takeover
Prologis makes a $16.6 billion bid for UK REIT Segro, reshaping the logistics real estate landscape.
GLP J-REIT Expands in Osaka with JPY 40.7 Billion Logistics Acquisition
GLP J-REIT's JPY 40.7B acquisition in Osaka underscores a major boost in logistics investments.

Swiss Home Prices Escalate: Q2 2026 Sees Flats Up 1.0%, Tourist Towns Lead
In Q2 2026, Swiss flat prices rose 1.0% with tourist towns leading in growth, reflecting sustained demand.

Greece Extends VAT and Capital Gains Tax Suspension on Property to 2027
Greece extends VAT and capital gains tax suspension on property to 2027, boosting market growth and foreign investment.

Munich Launches Agency to Transform Vacant Offices into Apartments
Munich establishes agency to convert vacant offices to homes, addressing housing shortages. New completions to drop 10% by 2026.

São Paulo Sees 40% Spike in Unsold Large Apartments, Sales Time Now 26 Months
São Paulo sees a 40% rise in unsold large apartments, with sales time extending to 26 months, signaling a shift in luxury market dynamics.

U.S. CPI Declines 0.4% in June 2026, Boosting Commercial Real Estate Prospects
U.S. CPI falls 0.4% in June 2026, boosting consumer sentiment and enhancing commercial real estate prospects.

Riyadh Residential Sales Values Surge 63% to $17.5bn in First Half of 2026
Riyadh's real estate market soared with a 63% increase in sales, reaching $17.5 billion in H1 2026, driven by strong demand and strategic growth.
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