Global Scans · Real Estate · Weekly Summary

• [New] Analysts forecast $16 trillion in tokenized assets by 2030, while leading firms launch products spanning treasuries, credit, and real estate. The Cryptonomist
• [New] Synopsis: Satellite cities in India are rapidly emerging as powerful economic and real estate hubs, complementing their metros by offering affordable living, strong connectivity, and abundant development potential. Trade Brains Money
• [New] Mexico real estate investment in 2025 presents unprecedented opportunities across diverse markets, from nearshoring industrial hubs to cultural tourism destinations. Oaxaca Properties
• [New] Tokenization will enable fractional ownership of high-value assets like real estate, art and commodities, allowing businesses to raise capital more efficiently and democratizing access for global investors. Forbes
• [New] Businesses will shift from static ownership models to continuous value exchange, where assets like real estate, energy or IP generate yield dynamically through smart contracts and global 24/7 markets. Forbes
• [New] The real estate sector, including homebuilders like D.R. Horton and Lennar, could experience a boost as lower mortgage rates stimulate housing demand. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] In 2025, two disruptive forces-fractional real estate trading platforms and AI-driven immersive experiences - are converging to redefine how investors access, manage, and profit from real estate assets. Ainvest
• [New] Robust rises for Australian real estate values in 2026, with home prices across the capital cities forecast to jump up to 10%. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Investing in real estate stocks in December 2025 could be a smart way to close out 2025 and start 2026 on a strong note. investing.com
• [New] The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has threatened to pull tens of millions of dollars from state affordable housing programs. Opb
• [New] As urbanization is projected to touch 40% by 2030, affordable housing will become imperative for sustainable and inclusive growth, thus advancing the goal of a developed India. ET Edge Insights
• [New] As the Government of India strives to achieve its vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the affordable housing finance segment will play a key role in driving inclusive economic growth. ET Edge Insights
• [New] With interest rates now almost in stimulative territory, housing markets are expected to continue to become more active heading into 2026. Daily Hive
• [New] If interest rates continue to ease, Canada could see a much more active housing landscape in the year ahead. Daily Hive
• [New] The jurisdictions of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board could see total annual home sales climb by 19.6% and 21.7%, respectively, year-over-year. Daily Hive
• [New] The PropTech initiative aims to increase the real estate sector's contribution to Dubai's GDP, reduce property operating costs, speed up mortgage approvals, and expand employment opportunities within the PropTech field. Economy Middle East
• [New] 52% expressed confidence that access to affordable housing would expand in 2026, and nearly two-thirds anticipated a rise in development activity. Mortgage Professional
• [New] Affordable housing professionals are bracing for a turbulent 2026, as rising construction costs and shifting policy landscapes threaten to slow development. Mortgage Professional
• [New] While inflation and supply chain disruptions challenge affordability and project viability, initiatives such as the Housing Australia Future Fund and the National Housing Accord support housing development. / Australia Yahoo Finance
• [New] Metaverse VR 2025 is the ultimate frontier in immersive technology, and the range of opportunities within it is huge, starting with digital assets and tokenized real estate up to gaming economies, VR/AR integration, and Web3 social platforms. metavaultchain
• [New] The predicted biggest gainers through 2029 by annual growth rate are wellness real estate (15.8%), traditional & complementary medicine (10.8%), mental wellness (10.1%) and thermal / mineral springs. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Realtor.com and multiple real estate databases are now listing biophilic design as one of the top five home features projected for 2026. Biophilic Flair

Last updated: 13 December 2025