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alex summers

New data highlights the rise of solo renting in the US

The rise of solo renting in the US is reshaping the housing landscape, with baby boomers and millennials leading the charge.

Study reveals the most affordable suburbs in the US

The study, conducted by analysing data from the Zillow Home Value Index and building on previous research about the essential attributes of city-like suburbs, ranked the top 100 US suburbs by home prices.

Buenos Aires best city for hybrid working, a new study claims

While the South American city took the global top spot, Hull topped the UK’s table for hybrid working.

Miami holds on to top spot as most competitive rental market despite challenges

As the summer rental season unfolded, the Midwest rises as a contender to Miami’s dominance, reshaping the landscape of the US’s housing market.

Hong Kong and the world’s greenest airport pledge

The aviation industry and sustainability are not natural bedfellows, but Hong Kong still aims to be the world’s greenest airport.

State of the Air report lists the cleanest and most polluted US cities

The American Lung Association’s State of the Air report provides an annual assessment for cities that gather air quality data pertaining to ozone and particle pollution.

CBRE identifies 10 North American cities leading in climate change resilience

With climate risk impacting cities across the globe, a new study has examined North American cities to find those deemed most resilient.

Apartment construction in the US hits record highs

Driven by post-pandemic shifts and urban demand, apartment construction in the US has reached unprecedented levels.

Urban heat islands: New research puts London in a hot spot

Urban areas including London, New York, LA, Madrid, Mumbai and Cairo feature in a new study on urban heat islands.

Miami, LA and New York top list of US cities with most ‘house poor’ homeowners

Residents in US cities are falling into the ‘house poor’ trap as a new study reveals the metros with the most affected homeowners.