Business/Real Estate
Homebuyers Can Now Use Bitcoin and Other Cryptos for Down Paymentsš„61
3/26/2026ā¢Business > Real Estate
- ā¢Marks first large-scale integration of digital assets into conventional mortgage finance.
- ā¢Home buyers can convert crypto to cash or pledge it as collateral with approved custodians.
- ā¢Lenders partner with regulated exchanges to meet compliance and valuation standards.
- ā¢Bitcoinās price volatility remains a key concern for both borrowers and institutions.
China Home Prices Extend Record Slump as Investment and Sales Slide Sharplyš„63
3/17/2026ā¢Business > Real Estate
- ā¢This marks the steepest annual decline in eight months.
- ā¢Prices have dropped in 44 of the last 47 months, the longest streak on record.
- ā¢Declines were recorded in new and resale markets across all city tiers.
- ā¢Tier-one cities like Beijing and Shanghai also saw weaker resale prices.
Home Relistings Hit Fresh High as Delistings Rebound, Boostting Spring US Housing Supplyš„65
3/16/2026ā¢Business > Real Estate
- ā¢This is the highest January total since tracking began in 2016.
- ā¢Relistings have increased for five consecutive years.
- ā¢Since 2022, relistings are up by 27,692 units, a 167% jump.
- ā¢Relistings now represent 3.6% of all active listings, a record high.
Rent Declines Slow Home Costs, But Affordability Still Far From Pre-Pandemic Levels as Leasing Slows and Spring Demand Growsš„64
3/16/2026ā¢Business > Real Estate
- ā¢This marks the largest annual drop since the 2020 pandemic.
- ā¢Rents are now at their second-lowest level since February 2022.
- ā¢National median rent has fallen 5.9% (\$85) since the August 2022 peak.
- ā¢Despite declines, rents remain 18% higher than at the start of 2021.
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA Relocates Headquarters from Southern California to Georgiaš„81
3/10/2026ā¢Business > Real Estate
- ā¢The move begins later this year, ending more than 40 years in Southern California.
- ā¢Georgia was chosen for its logistics network and lower business costs.
- ā¢Proximity to major ports and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport played a key role.
- ā¢The relocation aligns with Yamahaās strategy to strengthen U.S. distribution and customer support.
Chinaās Property Crisis Sparks Nationwide Reckoning Over Growth Modelš„57
2/26/2026ā¢Business > Real Estate
- ā¢Developers face massive debts and widespread project delays.
- ā¢Homebuyer confidence has plunged, triggering mortgage boycotts in some regions.
- ā¢The collapse followed government limits on corporate borrowing.
- ā¢Real estate once accounted for a major share of national GDP.
Target Pays $110 Million to Exit Downtown Minneapolis Office Lease, Paving Way for Tower Saleš„73
2/26/2026ā¢Business > Real Estate
- ā¢The lease covered nearly one million square feet of office space.
- ā¢The agreement ended a lease that was set to run through 2031.
- ā¢Target vacated the building in 2021 and never returned.
- ā¢The 51-story tower is now cleared to be placed on the market for sale.
U.S. Home Building Permits Drop to Lowest Level Since 2019 as Housing Slowdown Deepensš„66
2/22/2026ā¢Business > Real Estate
- ā¢This marked a 3.6% drop from 1.48 million in 2024.
- ā¢The total was the lowest annual level since 2019.
- ā¢Housing permits have declined steadily since a 2021 peak of 1.7 million.
- ā¢Rising borrowing costs and tight credit have pressured homebuilders.
US Pending Home Sales Hit Record Low as Mortgage Rates, Affordability Freeze U.S. Housing Marketš„66
2/21/2026ā¢Business > Real Estate
- ā¢Follows a revised 7.4% drop in December, marking two straight monthly declines.
- ā¢The index is now 43.3% below its October 2021 peak.
- ā¢Housing market activity remains subdued, signaling weak buyer demand.
- ā¢The South, the largest regional market, saw sales drop 4.5% to a one-year low.
All-Cash Home Purchases Drop to Five-Year December Low at 29%š„65
2/18/2026ā¢Business > Real Estate
- ā¢Down from 30.3% a year earlier, marking the lowest December level since 2020.
- ā¢Data based on county deed records across 38 major U.S. metro areas.
- ā¢Cash share peaked near 35% in late 2023 amid high mortgage rates.
- ā¢Decline reflects reduced investor activity and easing borrowing costs.