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Amid affordability pressures, U.S. homebuilders are cutting costs by using cheaper materials and simplifying designs, reshaping the look of new homes, while NYC developers are exploiting a tax loophole by splitting projects into 99-unit buildings to avoid stricter rules, as broader data highlights ongoing pressure on consumers and rising homeownership costs.
16/04/2026
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.
