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• [New] As Utah continues to experience rapid population growth and rising housing costs, housing policy will remain central to how communities across the Wasatch Region plan for the future. Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities
• [New] Plans to reshape Singapore's southern coastline into a new precinct that will offer people more housing and recreational options are progressing. ST
• [New] AI-driven growth could hollow out the tax base that funds Social Security, Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance as corporate profits expand and reliance on labour income shrinks. TechCrunch
• [New] Yokum says Canadian Imperial took aggressive action by dialing back its U.S. commercial real estate office portfolio to reduce risk, a move which resulted in only modest credit deterioration. WTOP News
• [New] While neither bill is likely to become law in its current form - there is a dispute over whether to place restrictions on investors who build so-called build to rent housing projects - some housing bill could still pass, with implications for local planners in California. CP&DR
• [New] The next 100 million real estate investors will be digital-first and will invest dispassionately beyond their hometowns into the best residential cities across India and the world. Hindustan Times
• [New] The National Housing Accord's ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes by 2029 is proving difficult to achieve. BDO Australia
• [New] The developers who will define the next decade in Canadian real estate are the ones who can work with complexity - complex sites, complex policy environments, complex financing. Big News Network.com
• [New] The volume of maturing bonds will surge in the second and fourth quarters of 2026, with a large portion tied to real estate enterprises. Vietnam Economic Times
• [New] Integrating residential and commercial uses will naturally create communities where amenities and jobs are close to housing, as was the case in many U.S. communities built before the advent of modern zoning. Smart Growth America
• [New] Discover how Canada's 2026 housing plan, including the Housing Accelerator Fund, could reshape pre-construction buying in the GTA. PreconFactory
• [New] Affordability is a key focus of Canada's 2026 housing plan, with measures that could directly impact pre-construction buyers in the GTA. PreconFactory
• [New] Transit expansions are a vital part of Canada's housing plan, creating opportunities for pre-construction buyers in the GTA. PreconFactory
• [New] A new affordable housing project in Los Angeles was recently announced that will provide veterans who have struggled with homelessness with permanent housing. Audacy
• [New] Commercial real estate experts expect the recent string of mergers, acquisitions and take-private transactions to continue in 2026. Commercial Property Executive
• [New] Housing activity is expected to remain weak in 2026, with subdued consumer confidence and slowing population growth limiting housing demand. CNW Group
• [New] While CBA and Westpac clearly have very different housing models, they agree on one key metric - no Australian capital city will see prices go backwards in 2026 and 2027, despite the prospect of higher interest rates. Freedom Property Investors
• The evolving landscape of Dubai Real Estate offers opportunities across all budget levels, from affordable housing to ultra-luxury developments. Rocky Mountain Connection - Clothing - Gear

Last updated: 18 April 2026