USA Mortgage applications in the U.S. surged by 33.3% for the week ending January 10, 2025, according to the MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. This marked the highest increase in a month, driven by both purchase and refinance applications. Despite rising mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 7.09%, the demand for loans remains…

PREVIEW: The CHIPS Act will add over 500,000 new jobs. As a property investor, you want to own in areas where employment will be robust with high-wage renters.  The CHIPS and Science Act is a U.S. federal law enacted in August 2022 to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry, enhance technological innovation, and strengthen national security…

USA U.S. property prices rose nearly 5% year-over-year, according to Green Street. The industrial and residential sectors continue to perform well, and retail properties are also improving. Despite ongoing affordability and inventory challenges, analysts expect the market to remain strong for both domestic and international investors. Source: U.S. Property Prices Up Nearly 5% Year-Over-Year U.K. U.K.…

USA The U.S. housing market is beginning to recover as 2025 starts, with home sales seeing a slight increase after a slowdown in 2024. Lower mortgage rates have contributed to the improvement, though affordability remains a challenge, particularly in cities like Austin. Experts expect the market to stabilize gradually. Source: Frozen Housing Market Shows Signs of…

2024 RECAP 2024 has been one of the most positive years in recent memory for asset prices – nearly everything has risen with a strong economy, wage growth and the prospect of more manufacturing buoyed by the CHIPS Act.  The Fed managed to accomplish a “soft landing”, a feat rarely achieved. Inflation showed real progress,…

Singapore’s real estate market is renowned for its resilience, stability and high returns, attracting investors from around the globe. However, traditional bank financing options can often limit opportunities, particularly for foreign buyers, investors with unconventional income streams, people over a certain age and developers. This is where asset-based lending (ABL) emerges as a game-changer.  Global…