The global COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to economies, industries, and daily life across the world. Africa was no exception, facing its own unique set of trials and tribulations. One of the sectors significantly affected was the real estate market, which experienced disruptions in construction, sales, and property management. However, as the continent begins to emerge from the...
The world is currently grappling with a pressing challenge that transcends borders and affects millions of lives – the global housing crisis. As populations continue to grow, urbanize, and migrate, the demand for housing has surged, creating a complex web of interconnected issues that impact housing affordability, social equity, and economic stability. In this article, we explore the fundamental trends...
In 1994, Massachusetts voters approved Question 9, a ballot initiative that banned rent control statewide. It was a vote in favor of economic fairness and basic property rights, and it established a consensus that has stood for 25 years: Rents should be regulated by supply and demand, not by politicians. For years, heavy-handed rules governing what landlords could charge for their property had wreaked...
by Rentchamber