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Trump, the USD, Stargate and The New Deal 2.0
The New Deal 2.0 Donald Trump is now the 47th U.S. president, and there is no denying a sense of optimism and hope. While no one knows exactly what will happen, given the wide range of rhetoric during the campaign, the early signs are super bullish, and I will focus on what I think will happen and how it…
How we plan to add value in 2025!
Last week, I was interviewed by Max Chernov, a well-known YouTuber in Singapore who talks about expat life in Asia. In this interview, I also talk about how home equity loans are used for liquidity around the world – worth a listen. We have decided to stop our Global Investor Weekly and focus on more value-added content regarding…
Global Property Investor – Singapore Landed Home Sales Jump 18.6% in 2024
USA Mortgage applications in the U.S. increased by 33.3% for the week ending January 10, 2025. This marked the largest rise in a month, driven by both purchase and refinance applications. Refinance applications saw a 44% increase, while purchase applications grew by 27%. Refinance applications also saw an increase in share, rising to 42.7%. Source: Mortgage…
Buy property where CHIPS Act will add 500K jobs
PREVIEW: The CHIPS Act will add over 500,000 new jobs. As a property investor, you want to own in areas where employment will be robust with high-wage renters. The CHIPS and Science Act is a U.S. federal law enacted in August 2022 to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry, enhance technological innovation, and strengthen national security…
Global Property Investor – Dubai Real Estate Transactions Hit $136 Billion in 2024
USA U.S. property prices rose nearly 5% year-over-year, according to Green Street. The industrial and residential sectors continue to perform well, and retail properties are also improving. Despite ongoing affordability and inventory challenges, analysts expect the market to remain strong for both domestic and international investors. Source: U.S. Property Prices Up Nearly 5% Year-Over-Year U.K. U.K.…
Global Property Investor – U.S. Market Sees Early Signs of a Thaw in 2025
USA The U.S. housing market is beginning to recover as 2025 starts, with home sales seeing a slight increase after a slowdown in 2024. Lower mortgage rates have contributed to the improvement, though affordability remains a challenge, particularly in cities like Austin. Experts expect the market to stabilize gradually. Source: Frozen Housing Market Shows Signs of…
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