Global Scans · Real Estate · Weekly Summary

• [New] Real estate experts anticipate modest, sustainable growth rather than a downturn, with existing home sales projected to increase by 2-14% in 2026, depending on interest rate movements. Houzeo
• [New] A quarterly Fannie Mae/Pulsenomics survey of more than 100 housing economists projects home prices will appreciate approximately 1.7% in 2026 and 2.0% in 2027, with the overwhelming majority of panelists forecasting no national price decline. / USA Las Vegas Sun
• [New] In the third quarter of 2026, banks expect further declines in demand for housing loans, whereas demand for consumer credit is expected to remain unchanged. European Central Bank
• [New] Australia's migrant population continues growing - net overseas migration is projected to remain above 260,000 in FY2025 - 26, providing long-term structural support for housing demand. AIAIG
• [New] The population of urban dwellers in Africa is expected to more than double by 2050, with cities like Lagos, Cairo, and Nairobi facing immense pressure to provide affordable housing. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Asia is expected to have 2.5 billion urban residents by 2050, with many facing challenges related to housing affordability. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Following robust expansion in 2025, overall GDP is expected to be slightly lower in 2026, driven by a slowdown in non-hydrocarbon activity as heightened uncertainty weighed on tourism, transportation, trade, and real estate. Middle East Insurance Review
• [New] Utilities are projected to grow 13%, Industrials 10%, Communication Services 7%, Consumer Discretionary 7%, Financials 7%, Consumer Staples 5%, and Real Estate 5%. Empower
• [New] At a time when international development is strained by overlapping global threats, from climate shocks to economic instability and conflict, one challenge remains universal: the growing shortage of adequate and affordable housing. Habitat For Humanity
• [New] Moving forward, we think Canadian housing will continue its recovery in the second half of the year, supported by pent-up demand and past affordability improvements in B.C. and Ontario. Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
• [New] Bipartisan legislation intended to increase the U.S. housing supply and improve affordability is now law - but experts say homebuyers and sellers should not expect fast relief. CNBC
• [New] Housing supply could expand by 10.6 million to 14.6 million units between 2026 and 2035. Mortgage News Daily
• [New] Residential applications are projected to account for 24.7% share in 2026 owing to housing reconstruction and safer urban development needs. FactMr
• [New] The tokenized real estate could unlock 150 billion euros in illiquid assets by 2030 by enabling micro investments and automated compliance. / Sweden Market Data Forecast
• [New] Baby Boomers hold approximately 40% of U.S. residential real estate, representing $18 to $20 trillion in housing wealth, that will gradually change hands over the next 15 to 20 years. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] You can expect to spend around $2,930 per month for 1 person as of 2026, on common living costs such as housing, food, and transport. / USA WISE
• [New] Fannie Mae's July housing forecast is predicting 441,000 multifamily starts in 2026 and 415,000 starts in 2027. Yield PRO
• Harvard's report identifies climate risk as a housing-supply issue as much as an environmental one. housingwire
• Climate Hazards may destroy 167 million homes by 2040; housing alone accounts for 17-21% of global carbon emissions. PMF IAS
• India is expected to record a 6.4% CAGR between 2026 and 2036, driven by housing delivery and expanding infrastructure programs. FactMr
• The Construction category is expected to exhibit a CAGR of approximately 3.7% over the forecast period, supported by the housing development sector, which accounts for 40% of global concrete consumption. Claight Corporation (Expert Market Research)

Last updated: 01 August 2026