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Mid-Year U.S. Real Estate Pulse for 2025: A Strategic Prospect for Investors in Hong Kong

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The U.S. real estate market is at a crossroads as we enter the second half of 2025: ongoing inflation, mounting building costs, a resurgence in foreign investment, and increasing geopolitical unpredictability. This unstable environment offers investors in Hong Kong both unique chances and hazards, particularly in high-potential, cheap areas like Ohio. Mortgage Rates and the Performance of Regional Markets At about 6.7% for a 30-year fixed loan, mortgage rates are still high, making them unaffordable for local purchasers. Foreign investors, many of whom pay in cash and face less competition, are being welcomed under the same conditions. Regarding cost: • Strong demand and limited availability are driving the Northeast's +7% YoY growth, which puts it at the top of the group. • South & West: Softening demand and growing inventory are early indicators of cooling in places like Texas and Florida. • Midwest (Ohio): A promising region for investors who prioritize yield. Prices stay th...
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California's Top 8 Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Real Estate

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In the international real estate market, California has been a shining light. Hollywood stars in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley's tech behemoths, and San Francisco's financial elites all view this Gold Coast as a great area to live and make investments. But rising home costs are also startling in this region of sunshine and opportunity. These are California's eight priciest neighborhoods. In addition to being associated with luxury real estate, these communities are the pinnacle of excellent location, first-rate education, extensive amenities, and high social standing. 1. Beverly Hills In June 2025, the average price of a single-family home is $5,436,963. Geographical advantage: West of Los Angeles, near West Hollywood and Century City. Resources for education: The Beverly Hills Unified School District is well rated. Five-star dining options, private clinics, and the upscale retail district Rodeo Drive are among the facilities. These well-designed amenities provide a high-qual...
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Bonnie Wu: Forecast of US real estate trends in the next five years

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  In the next five years, the U.S. real estate market will face the impact of interest rate fluctuations, supply and demand imbalances, population migration and technological changes. Although there is uncertainty, by analyzing the current economy and trends, we can predict the main development directions of US real estate from 2024-2029. Here is Bonnie Wu’s analysis of the key trends. 1. Housing supply still exceeds demand, and housing price growth slows down but remains high The U.S. housing market has been facing a supply shortage over the past few years, especially for entry-level homes. This trend is likely to continue over the next five years, mainly due to the following reasons: Construction costs are high : Prices of building materials (such as wood and steel) and labor costs are still high, and developers are more inclined to build high-end homes rather than affordable housing. Mortgage rates affect demand : Even if the Fed cuts interest rates after 2025, they will still ...
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