Global Scans · Real Estate · Weekly Summary

• [New] The National Association of Home Builders projected 4% to 5% growth in housing starts, and builders delivered. Walterboro Live
• [New] Home values are expected to continue rising into 2026, but the pace of gains is likely to slow as affordability and serviceability constraints impose a natural ceiling on housing prices. Property Update
• [New] The tokenization of real-world assets such as real estate, stocks, bonds, and commodities is predicted to exceed $50 billion in value by 2025. yellow.com
• [New] 2025 saw weaker-than-expected demand and rising inventories, but a rebound is forecast for 2026 as US housing starts and repair / remodeling (R & R) activity improve. FastMarkets
• [New] In the US, despite the struggling sector, a slow but sustained easing of monetary policy projected throughout 2026, as well as a housing shortage, may bolster building activity. Coface
• [New] A relatively weaker Canadian dollar is expected to attract more foreign capital into Canadian real estate. Connect CRE
• [New] In a major policy change, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to shift funding away from long-term shelter and add work requirements for short-term shelters. City & State New York
• [New] The reforms, known as Tranche 2, will extend AUSTRAC's regulatory reach to more than 80,000 additional businesses, including lawyers, accountants, real estate professionals, conveyancers, and trust and company service providers. / Australia Neos Kosmos
• [New] Build Canada Homes will advance the development of affordable housing, including co-operative housing, by leveraging public land, providing flexible financial incentives, attracting private capital, enabling large-scale portfolio projects and working manufacturers to deliver housing at scale. lexpert
• [New] DRA Homes has begun setting the groundwork for a public listing, joining a growing group of real estate companies preparing to tap the capital markets in 2025 and 2026. Economic Times
• Analysts forecast $16 trillion in tokenized assets by 2030, while leading firms launch products spanning treasuries, credit, and real estate. The Cryptonomist
• Synopsis: Satellite cities in India are rapidly emerging as powerful economic and real estate hubs, complementing their metros by offering affordable living, strong connectivity, and abundant development potential. Trade Brains Money
• Mexico real estate investment in 2025 presents unprecedented opportunities across diverse markets, from nearshoring industrial hubs to cultural tourism destinations. Oaxaca Properties
• Tokenization will enable fractional ownership of high-value assets like real estate, art and commodities, allowing businesses to raise capital more efficiently and democratizing access for global investors. Forbes
• Businesses will shift from static ownership models to continuous value exchange, where assets like real estate, energy or IP generate yield dynamically through smart contracts and global 24/7 markets. Forbes
• The real estate sector, including homebuilders like D.R. Horton and Lennar, could experience a boost as lower mortgage rates stimulate housing demand. The Chronicle-Journal
• In 2025, two disruptive forces-fractional real estate trading platforms and AI-driven immersive experiences - are converging to redefine how investors access, manage, and profit from real estate assets. Ainvest
• Robust rises for Australian real estate values in 2026, with home prices across the capital cities forecast to jump up to 10%. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Investing in real estate stocks in December 2025 could be a smart way to close out 2025 and start 2026 on a strong note. investing.com
• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has threatened to pull tens of millions of dollars from state affordable housing programs. Opb
• As urbanization is projected to touch 40% by 2030, affordable housing will become imperative for sustainable and inclusive growth, thus advancing the goal of a developed India. ET Edge Insights

Last updated: 20 December 2025