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America’s housing crisis has become a zero-sum game. Renters are hoping for falling prices to finally enter the market, while homeowners want values to stay high. As policymakers float headline-grabbing ideas—from 50-year mortgages to limiting Wall Street investors—experts warn these measures do little to fix the real issue: a chronic housing shortage. With affordability now requiring either sharply higher incomes, a major drop in prices, or unrealistically low mortgage rates, there is no easy or painless solution in sight.
23/01/2026
The sector posted strong growth in the first half of 2026, driven by robust investor demand, economic resilience, and business-friendly policies. With record property sales and continued foreign investment, experts expect the momentum to carry through the rest of the year.
Abu Dhabi’s construction sector is entering a new phase of growth, driven by advanced technologies, high-value projects, and stronger private sector participation, with active construction licenses surpassing 38,600.
Dubai South maintained its position as Dubai’s top-performing property market in May, recording 1,357 sales transactions worth AED1.6 billion. According to fäm Properties, residential sales in the area have surged 36.4% since late February, driven by strong demand for off-plan developments and growing investor confidence.
