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Canada news

Apartment construction surged last year but demand still outpacing supply, says CMHC | CBC News

High demand outstrips supply in major Canadian cities despite a surge in new apartment construction.

Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary saw an increase in total housing starts, while Montreal experienced a significant decline in apartment starts. [ more ]

Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Boston food

Will Lower Broker Fees Bring Home Prices Down? No, Here's Why Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Tax credits or rebates and lower real estate commissions won't decrease Boston condo prices.

Supply shortage and high demand are driving MA housing prices up. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF real estate

New-Home Sales Jump as Buyers Snag Lower Mortgage Rates

New home sales in December increased by 8% compared to the previous month and rose 4.4% year over year.

The rise in sales was driven by lower mortgage rates and the lack of existing homes for sale. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Bitcoin's next halving' is right around the corner. Here's what you need to know

Halving of bitcoin affects production and supply, potentially impacting price and miners in the volatile cryptocurrency market. [ more ]

Independent

2 weeks ago

What is the bitcoin halving event and will it affect the price of the cryptocurrency?

Halving decreases mining rate to ensure limited supply of Bitcoin. [ more ]

Coindesk

3 weeks ago

Exploding Gold Sales at Pawnshops Offers Lesson for Bitcoin Bulls

Gold and Bitcoin share the property of not being consumed, with all mined amounts still in existence, affecting buying and selling patterns. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

3 weeks ago

What is bitcoin halving, when will it happen and why can it cause the currency's price to skyrocket?

Bitcoin's halving event reduces miner rewards, stimulating demand and price increases, supported by the scarcity model of the cryptocurrency. [ more ]

Coindesk

What's Next for Crypto?

The approval of spot bitcoin U.S. ETFs in January significantly impacted the crypto market, leading to a 60% surge in total market cap.

Large inflows into U.S. ETFs have created a supply/demand imbalance, contributing to the increase in the price of the underlying asset. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Next upcoming halving could see the price of Bitcoin increase

Bitcoin halving occurs every four years, reducing miner rewards.

Historically, Bitcoin price has increased post-halving due to decreased supply and increased demand. [ more ]

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rental-market

Entrepreneur

Business intelligence

Rent Is Dropping in 27 U.S. Cities. Here's Where to Rent Now | Entrepreneur

Rent prices for one- and two-bedroom apartments in the US remained stable in January.

Surging supply of new rental units is driving down prices and providing renters with more leverage in negotiations. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

London

Warning to renters as rent prices 'hit new record high'

Average rents outside of London hit 1,280 and agents are receiving 11 inquiries per available property.

The pace of rental growth is expected to slow down in 2024. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

London

Average monthly rents hit record high' as estate agents get 11 inquiries per home'

Average monthly rent outside London reached a record high of £1,280 in Q4 2023

The pace of rental growth is expected to slow down in 2024 [ more ]

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Fast Company

1 day ago

Data science

Unlocking big data in commercial real estate

Real estate developers need to analyze market supply and demand dynamics to avoid oversupply risks. [ more ]

Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

3 weeks ago

Boston

Million Dollar Plus Sales Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

California has the most million-dollar cities, while some areas are losing the million-dollar status due to various factors. [ more ]

Coindesk

Did Strong Bitcoin ETF Demand Kill Halving's Potential Bullish Rally?

The approval of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has already pushed Bitcoin to new highs, potentially reducing the impact of the upcoming halving on its price.

While historically halving events have led to upward pressure on Bitcoin prices, strong demand from ETFs might magnify this effect further in the current cycle. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Dodgers

What is the get-in price for Dodgers home opener? Half the team's on-sale price

The Dodgers' home opener tickets initially priced at $199 went down significantly to around $90 just before the game.

Ticket prices in the resale market are influenced by supply and demand, with the team controlling a significant portion of this market. [ more ]

WSJ