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Major U.S. home builders including D.R. Horton and Lennar are facing mounting claims over poor construction quality as homeowners report structural defects and substandard materials. At the same time, mortgage lenders are increasingly turning to higher-risk alternative loans to stimulate activity in the stagnant housing market, highlighting growing pressure across the U.S. real estate sector.
21/05/2026
Dubai’s real estate investment value surged nearly fivefold, from AED 148 billion in 2021 to more than AED 680 billion in 2025, according to W Capital Real Estate. The growth reflects a broader expansion in investor participation, international capital sources and property preferences, with non-residents favoring off-plan properties while residents showed a more balanced split between off-plan and ready homes.
Egypt is planning a real estate investment fund to maximize returns from New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) assets, attract domestic and foreign investment, and generate sustainable revenues to support urban development projects.
