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U.S. Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Ease in Q3
Delinquency rates on commercial real estate loans fell in the third quarter of 2025, marking a modest rebound after a surge in the prior quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's latest Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Loan Performance Survey.
Rents Hit 18-Year High in Tokyo as Japan's Office Market Defies Gravity
Japan's office market tightened further in the third quarter of 2025, with vacancies falling in half of the nation's major cities and rents climbing to record levels, according to a new report by CBRE.
Greater Palm Beach Area Residential Sales Posts Strong Gains in September
According to the Miami Association of Realtors, Palm Beach County's residential real estate market experienced notable year-over-year growth in September 2025, driven by strong demand for single-family homes and condominiums.
U.S. Home Sales Uptick in September as Mortgage Rates Fall
Existing-home sales rose 1.5% month-over-month in September 2025, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). On a year-over-year basis, sales increased 4.1%, reflecting sustained demand across much of the country.
U.S. Single-Family Rent Growth Hits 15-Year Low
Single-family rent prices across the U.S. edged up just 1.4% in August 2025 compared with a year earlier, marking the slowest annual growth in more than 15 years, according to Cotality's latest Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI). This pace is less than half the 3% increase recorded in the same month a year ago.
