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URW issues $818M green bond to fund sustainable assets
Unibail‑Rodamco‑Westfield issued a €750 million green bond, equivalent to about $818 million, under its sustainability financing framework. The proceeds will be used to finance eligible green assets such as energy‑efficient buildings and renewable‑energy projects.
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WEBINAR: UAE Projects Market 2026
The upcoming MEED webinar on 28 April 2026 will dissect the UAE’s projects market, reviewing 2025 performance and the value of work awarded year‑to‑date in 2026. Organisers will assess how the Iran conflict is reshaping supply chains, material costs, and war‑risk premiums for construction and real estate. The session will also map the future pipeline by sector, rank the region’s leading contractors and clients, and outline short‑ and long‑term market outlooks. Hosted by veteran construction journalist Colin Foreman, the event targets investors, developers, and industry decision‑makers.
Private Rents in Great Britain Stop Rising for First Time Since 2017
Private rents in Great Britain have stalled for the first time since 2017, with the typical advertised rent outside London holding steady at £1,370 (about $1,740) per month in Q1 2026. The market shows 26% of listings cutting prices—the highest...
The 1% Rule of Real Estate Investing
The 1 % rule is a quick screening metric that requires a rental property's gross monthly rent to equal at least 1 % of its all‑in purchase price, including repair costs. Originating in an era of high mortgage rates, it helps investors...
Mortgage Applications for New Homes Surge 26% MoM, Hitting 14‑Year High
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that applications for newly built homes climbed 26% in March versus February and 11% year‑over‑year, reaching the highest index reading since the survey began in 2012. The surge reflects strong spring buying activity, higher inventory...
China March New Home Prices -3.4% Y/Y (February -3.2%)
China's March 2026 home price data showed a continued year‑on‑year decline of 3.4%, slightly deeper than February’s 3.2% drop. However, Tier‑1 cities recorded a month‑on‑month price increase, while the downward pressure in Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 markets narrowed or stabilized. A...
JLS: Mortgages Are Attractive
Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund (JLS) is a leveraged closed‑end fund that overweights RMBS and CMBS while maintaining a low‑duration profile. Recent interest‑rate volatility has depressed mortgage‑bond prices, creating a favorable risk‑reward balance for the fund. JLS trades near the...
Pure-Logic Industries Breaks Ground on 30K‑Sq‑Ft HQ, Boosting Chandler’s Industrial Real Estate
Pure-Logic Industries has broken ground on a 29,845‑square‑foot headquarters in Chandler Airpark, expanding manufacturing space for its defense, medical and aerospace customers. The project, built by Sun State Builders on 2.2 acres bought for $1.63 million, is slated for completion in...
M&A Surge Drives $28 B Wave of Commercial Real Estate Deals Amid Volatility
Investors completed $28 billion in commercial real‑estate mergers and acquisitions this quarter, a surge that underscores strong appetite for hard‑asset deals even as market conditions wobble. The activity, highlighted by CRE Daily using Bisnow data, signals confidence in core property types...
Zillow and Redfin Forecast Stable Mortgage Rates Near 6.4% as Housing Activity Gains Momentum
Zillow and Redfin released forecasts that mortgage rates will stay near 6.4% and that housing‑market activity is accelerating. Zillow reported a 32% jump in daily page views per listing and a 4.6% year‑over‑year rise in newly pending homes, while Redfin...
Kore Power Targets Little Rock Port for Battery Gigafactory, Aiming to Create Up to 1,000 Jobs
Idaho‑based Kore Power is evaluating a former warehouse site on Zeuber Road at the Port of Little Rock for a new battery gigafactory that could generate 800 to 1,000 jobs. The project hinges on securing natural‑gas‑fueled power, a requirement the...
45 Granite Bay ADU Comps Reveal Robust Market Data
Pulling comps for a property with an ADU. There are 45 data points here in Granite Bay with a listed ADU in MLS. These are sales since 2025 as well as current listings. Granted, some of these will be pool...
Demographics, Not Growth, Fuel Housing Demand; New Builds Lag
"Demographic change—not population growth—is the main driver of housing demand. And while the surge in new construction [in California] is welcome, it has not yet translated into meaningful relief for households struggling with high costs." https://t.co/SvBbqFg8yx
URW Issues €750m ($825M) Green Bond Under Sustainability Framework
URW has issued a €750m ($825M) green bond to fund eligible green assets under its sustainability framework. The bond issuance was announced on April 15, 2026.
The Housing Shortage Lie? What The Numbers Really Show
The video challenges the prevailing narrative of a nationwide housing shortage by dissecting the raw numbers. While the United States reports roughly 148 million housing units against 134 million households, the presenter argues that not all units are market‑ready—many are vacant, uninhabitable,...
East Bengaluru Unveils 12‑Acre ‘World of Gardens’ to Anchor Garden‑Led Living Trend
Trendsquares launched the 12‑acre World of Gardens community in East Bengaluru, featuring four themed garden environments. The project arrives as housing sales in India's top cities fell 14% in 2025, yet sales value rose 6% and 45% of buyers now...
IBT Group Wins $250K Federal Grant for $179M Pershing Terminal Redevelopment in Chicago
IBT Group was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Community First Developer Program to support paid internships and a senior fellow on its Pershing Terminal project. The $179 million redevelopment will turn the historic Quartermaster...
Non-Current CRE Loans Surge Across Construction, Office and Multifamily Sectors
Bank data show non-current commercial real estate loans climbing sharply in construction, office and multifamily portfolios, with regional gaps widening. The trend reflects higher rates, cost inflation and the end of pandemic rent support, warning investors and lenders of deeper...
