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As the U.S. real estate sector experiences a surge in development projects and housing demand, firms are increasingly outsourcing payroll services to manage expanding workforces and navigate complex regulatory landscapes. This strategic shift aims to enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce administrative burdens. Commercial property groups and residential developers are expanding their teams to...

California developers are celebrating a significant legislative shift following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of two bills that substantially weaken the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This move is aimed at accelerating housing development in urban areas to address the state’s severe housing shortage, estimated at 3.5 million homes. The newly enacted laws, Assembly Bill 130...

As the summer of 2025 unfolds, the U.S. rental market is experiencing unprecedented pressures, with national rent prices reaching record levels. This surge is driven by a combination of persistent inflation, limited housing supply, and shifting demographic trends. According to Zumper’s May 2025 National Rent Report, the median rent for one-bedroom apartments rose to $1,520,...

The Asian Real Estate Summit (ARES) 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand, is serving as a strategic forum for over 1,000 real estate professionals and more than 30 top developers, including major players from the Philippines. Spearheaded by Cebu-based Filipino Homes, the summit underscores the crucial role of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in shaping a more sustainable...

The Asian Real Estate Summit (ARES) 2025 commenced on July 1 in Bangkok, Thailand, drawing over 1,000 real estate professionals and more than 30 top developers from the Philippines. Organized by Cebu-based Filipino Homes, the two-day event aims to foster global partnerships and explore sustainable and affordable housing solutions to meet the rising demand in...

Chicago-based RSK Real Estate Partners has announced plans to develop a 156-unit build-to-rent (BTR) duplex community in Katy, Texas, marking a significant addition to the region’s growing rental housing market. The project, situated on a 9.37-acre site near the Market at Katy Park, will feature 103 three-bedroom and 53 two-bedroom duplexes, each averaging 1,600 square...

In a strategic move to reinforce its asset-light business model, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on June 30, 2025, the sale of Playa Hotels & Resorts’ real estate assets to Tortuga Resorts for $2 billion. The transaction encompasses 15 all-inclusive resort properties located across Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Despite the sale, Hyatt will continue...

Kolkata’s commercial real estate sector experienced a significant upswing in the second quarter of 2025, with office space absorption doubling to 600,000 square feet from 300,000 square feet in the previous quarter. This marks a 40% year-on-year increase, signaling robust growth in the city’s office market. Commercial Real Estate Sees Robust Growth The surge in...

The Twin Cities housing market exhibited modest yet steady growth in June 2025, characterized by a slight increase in pending sales and a notable rise in available inventory. According to Edina Realty, pending sales in the region edged up by 0.5%, while the median sales price climbed 2.6% year-over-year to $395,000. These trends suggest a...

The U.S. housing market is expected to experience modest growth in 2025, according to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Yun projects a 3% increase in the national median home price and anticipates a rebound in home sales during the latter half of the year, following a period of subdued...