EconomyChina
China's H1 GDP Grows 4.7% as Economy Shows Resilience
China's H1 2026 GDP grew 4.7% to 69.57 trillion yuan, with Q2 at 4.3%. First-tier city housing prices rose for the fourth consecutive month.
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Real EstateEconomy
Belgian Housing in Flux: Knokke Drops, National Trends Shift
Belgium's housing market sees shifts as Knokke buyers move to Nieuwpoort amid summer unrest, while national prices dip slightly with a logical explanation.
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Real EstateEconomy
Belgian Housing Prices Dip: What Homebuyers Need to Know
Belgian housing prices fell nearly 1% in Q2 2026. Experts explain the demographic shift behind the decline and what it means for buyers and sellers.
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Real EstateEconomy
Knokke Housing Drops as Unrest Pushes Buyers to Nieuwpoort
Summer unrest in Knokke is reshaping the Belgian coastal real estate market, with buyers fleeing to Nieuwpoort and driving prices up 10.2%.
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Economy
China's Manufacturing PMI Returns to Expansion in June
China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3% in June, returning to expansion territory alongside housing market stabilization and mid-year economic progress.
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EconomyReal Estate
China Housing Market Shows Recovery on Targeted Policies
China's targeted housing policies show results: second-hand listings drop 7% in six months, first-tier city prices rebound for third consecutive month.
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EconomyChina
China Extends Housing Tax Refund for Home Buyers to 2027
China extends personal income tax refund for home buyers trading up to new properties, effective through December 2027.
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EconomyReal Estate
China's Property Market Stabilizes in Major Cities
China's real estate market maintains stability as first-tier cities see price rebounds, though divergence persists between major hubs and smaller cities.
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EconomyHousing
Falling Housing Prices: Good News or Bad? Planet Money Guide
Planet Money analysis explores when declining home values signal a healthy market correction and when they point to economic collapse.
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EconomyReal Estate
China's First-Tier Housing Markets Show Stabilization Signs
China's first-tier cities report four consecutive months of housing price growth amid policy support, signaling a potential market stabilization.
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EconomyReal Estate
China's May Economy: Steady Growth, Housing Recovery Signs
China's May economy shows steady growth as high-tech manufacturing surges 15.1% and first-tier housing prices rise, signaling market stabilization.
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Real EstateEconomy
China's First-Tier Cities See Housing Market Recovery
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen show clear signs of housing market recovery as stimulus measures drive price stabilization and surging volumes.
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EconomyHousing
Homes Not Moving: Five US Cities Hit by Steep Price Cuts
Phoenix, Tampa, San Antonio, Denver, and Portland lead US markets in home price cuts as high rates and inflation cool buyer demand.
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EconomyHousing
Belgian Mortgage Rates Hit 12-Year High: Buy Now or Wait?
Fixed mortgage rates in Belgium reach 4.13%, the highest in 12 years. Expert analysis on whether to buy a home now or wait amid geopolitical turmoil.
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Real EstateEconomy
Single Gen Z Women Outpace Men in Homeownership Amid Slump
Single Gen Z women buy homes at nearly double the rate of Gen Z men, even as first-time buyers hit a record low. Experts cite education and independence.
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EconomyReal Estate
Belgian Mortgage Rates Hit 12-Year High, Adding €30K to Cost
Belgian mortgage rates hit 4.13%, a 12-year high, adding €30,000 in extra interest for homebuyers. Geopolitical tensions and ECB policy drive the surge.
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HousingEconomy
Gen Z Women Outpace Men in Homeownership, New Data Shows
Single Gen Z women are buying homes at nearly double the rate of Gen Z men, according to new NAR data, bucking broader declines in first-time homebuying.
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Economy & Finance
Belgian Mortgage Rates at 12-Year High, Costing Buyers €30K
Belgian mortgage rates hit 4.13%, a 12-year high. Homebuyers pay €30,000 more in interest on a typical loan, adding pressure to the housing market.
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