Major Headlines in Real Estate, August 26, 2025

REAL ESTATE
1. China’s Evergrande Officially Delisted

China Evergrande Group, once the world’s most indebted property developer, has been officially delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This concludes a long-standing financial crisis, marked by suspended trading since January 2024 and failed restructuring attempts amid mounting debt. 

2. India Digitizes Land Records to Boost FDI

India’s government aims to complete nationwide digitisation of land rights records by December 2025. Experts say this will improve transparency, reduce disputes in land acquisition, and attract more foreign direct investment in both residential and commercial real estate markets. 

3. U.S. Housing Market: Prices Slide, Rates Ease

In the U.S., home prices are decelerating while mortgage rates have dipped to approximately 6.52%. The median home price in July held steady at $422,400. Analysts forecast a further price drop of up to 5%, while builders are offering incentives and buyers face less competition—signaling a cautiously optimistic scenario for prospective homeowners. 

4. Alloy Raises $535M for Affordable Passive Building

Alloy has secured $535 million in funding for the second phase of its mixed-use development in Downtown Brooklyn. This upcoming project will include the world’s tallest passive building and incorporate affordable housing units. 

5. GTIS Partners to Build Industrial Space in Georgia, U.S.

GTIS Partners, a global real estate investment firm, acquired a 24-acre industrial site in the Savannah, Georgia metropolitan area. The plan includes the construction of two Class A industrial buildings totaling 297,163 square feet. 

6. Colombia Tops Searches for Miami Real Estate

Colombians led global online searches for South Florida real estate in June 2025, according to recent data—highlighting international interest in Miami’s property market. 


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Summary Snapshot

Asia: Evergrande faces a symbolic end, while India modernizes its land system to attract global investors.

North America: The U.S. housing market shows signs of easing pressure for buyers; Alloy pushes forward on sustainable, affordable housing in Brooklyn; in Georgia, U.S., industrial development gains momentum.

Global: International investors, notably from Colombia, continue to eye Miami real estate opportunities.