
Category: Regulation

Scott Selig’s Retirement and Its Impact on Real Estate Regulation
Scott Selig, a seasoned leader in the real estate sector, will retire in August 2025 after almost 25 years of service at Duke University. His tenure has been marked by transformative contributions to Duke and Durham’s real estate landscape, particularly with projects like the Durham Innovation District and American Tobacco Campus. These initiatives have helped…

Exploring the Latin American Real Estate Market and Its Regulation
The Latin American real estate market has become increasingly dynamic, influenced by factors like urbanization, economic growth, and shifting housing preferences. Cities like Mexico City, São Paulo, and Bogotá are seeing significant demand for residential and commercial real estate due to the growing population and expanding economy. As the real estate market grows, there are…

Lenders Finding New Opportunities in the Real Estate Market Amidst Regulation Changes
The real estate market in 2025 has been anything but predictable. While there have been challenges for lenders and homebuyers alike, these obstacles have also opened up new opportunities for those in the lending industry. Inventory shortages, coupled with high mortgage rates, have created a market that is difficult for many first-time homebuyers to navigate….

Current Real Estate Market Trends and the Need for Regulation
The real estate market has experienced significant shifts in recent years, with many factors contributing to its evolution. Housing prices have continued to rise, influenced by supply and demand imbalances, changing interest rates, and shifts in consumer preferences. In many regions, there has been a significant increase in demand for suburban properties as individuals and…

Regulation and the Debate on India’s Real Estate Market Impacted by IT Salaries
A Reddit post that recently gained attention has triggered a wide-ranging debate about the Indian real estate market’s sustainability, with particular emphasis on the role of rising salaries in the IT sector. The Redditor called India’s real estate market a “wealth transfer machine,” accusing it of being inflated by the earnings of IT professionals and…

Regulation and Interest Rate Cuts Fuel Property Price Growth
Recent changes in interest rates have sparked significant shifts in property prices, with many regions experiencing an uptick in growth as a result of the interest rate cuts. These regulatory adjustments are having a direct impact on both the real estate market and overall economic conditions. As interest rates are lowered, borrowing costs decrease, making…

Dubai Court Orders Real Estate Firm and Broker to Return Dhs3.2 Million Highlighting Importance of Regulation
Dubai’s legal system recently made headlines after a court ruled that a real estate firm and broker must return Dhs3.2 million to an investor in a significant case involving real estate transactions. This ruling underscores the importance of regulations in ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in the real estate market. In this case, the investor…

Florida Housing Market Hits New Record with 172,000 Homes Listed for Sale Amid Changing Regulations
The Florida housing market has recently experienced an unprecedented surge, with 172,000 homes listed for sale, marking a new high not seen in over a decade. This substantial increase in inventory comes at a time when home sales have been facing pressure due to rising interest rates, inflation, and changes in local and state regulations….

Regulation and Market Trends Point to a Positive Outlook for Autumn Real Estate
John McGrath, a prominent figure in the Australian real estate market, has expressed optimism for the upcoming autumn season, with promising signs for both buyers and sellers. According to McGrath, market dynamics are showing positive trends, indicating growth in property values and a favorable environment for property transactions. While the market continues to recover from…

Understanding the Regulation of Commercial Real Estate in Changing Markets
Commercial real estate has long been a pillar of investment for many markets worldwide, yet it is now undergoing a quiet transformation driven by shifting dynamics and evolving regulations. For years, the real estate sector in countries like Pakistan has been dominated by speculative investments rather than long-term, sustainable growth. A regulatory gap in the…