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• [New] Real Estate and Property Development The property sector is expanding in Australia and around the world, creating a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial, residential and tourism sectors of the real estate and property management industries. Programs and courses
• [New] Researchers and companies in Canada are using AI to create incredible new innovations and job opportunities across all facets of the Canadian economy, from drug discovery to energy efficiency to housing innovation. Prime Minister of Canada
• [New] Economic indicators, including housing starts and expected lower interest rates, indicate a positive trend for RV shipments in the coming year. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] The moon will get its own time zone after the White House directed NASA to develop a unified lunar time standard by the end of 2026. Sky News
• [New] By 2050 the global urban population will double in size, putting ever-increasing pressure on city streets, housing markets, infrastructure, government services, and the environment. TNW | Ecosystems
• [New] The federal government is pledging billions of dollars in new money to tackle Canada's housing crisis, but much of it will be accessible only to provinces and territories that agree to certain conditions. CBC
• [New] Biden campaign officials say that as more Americans absorb the reality of the Biden-Trump rematch - and the potential for Trump to return to the White House - more contributions will be unlocked. CNN
• Chinese officials are convinced that America will restrict more Chinese imports and penalise more Chinese firms, whoever wins the White House in November. The Economist
• Trump getting into the White House in the upcoming election could see negative pressure on US clean energy companies if he shifts attention toward policy favourable to fossil fuels. The Motley Fool UK
• International organizations like the IMF have projected strong GDP growth for India in the coming years, indicating a favourable economic climate for real estate investments. Real Estate Trends | Market Size | Expert Advice and In
• Commercial real estate is likely to grow 10 times more in the next 5 years and has immense investment potential for Foreign and Domestic Investors. Lokmat Times
• The value of office commercial real estate will likely plunge 26% by the end of 2025 as many companies adjust to the work-from-home trend by shrinking work space or moving to cheaper properties. Occupier
• Looking ahead, a net balance of +36% of respondents across England and Wales now envisage house prices returning to growth at the 12-month time horizon. Letting Agent Today
• While Zoopla says house prices have slightly recovered from where they were six months ago, it expects prices to flatline into the second half of 2024 thanks to higher mortgage rates and reduced buying power. This is Money
• In 2024, the tokenization of Real-World Assets like equities, real estate, bonds, and carbon credits will continue to gain popularity and become a significant trend. Business News This Week
• The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation will invest $83.4 million to repair and maintain provincially owned housing units, including an additional $9.6 million in provincial funding to prevent and reduce vacancies and respond to the increasing demand for social housing. Government of Saskatchewan
• Economic Factors: Interest rates, government policies, and global economic trends play significant roles in shaping real estate cycles, influencing both opportunities and risks. Sitewire - Construction Lending and Draw Management Sof
• Whether considering an investment in an urban center, a rural retreat, or exploring opportunities in global markets, a nuanced understanding of geographical influences on real estate cycles is a valuable asset for any investor. Sitewire - Construction Lending and Draw Management Sof
• The Real Estate sector has experienced one disruption after another as Covid ravaged the commercial office building sector quickly followed by supply chain issues, increasing inflation and finally significantly higher borrowing costs affecting the values of property across America. Fountainhead Asset Management
• Boston Consulting Group and ADDX project that the value of tokenized illiquid assets, including real estate, fine art, and commodities, could surpass $16 trillion by 2030. KuCoin Learn
• Former U.S. president Donald Trump winning the White House in 2024 could create trade chaos for Canada in short order. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 13 April 2024