Brazil witnessed a remarkable 32.6% jump in residential property sales in 2023, driven by both high-end segments and the Minha Casa Minha Vida housing program. This uptick, detailed by the Brazilian Association of Real Estate Developers (Abrainc) and Fipe, signals a vibrant market. With expectations of falling interest rates, Abrainc forecasts further growth. The drop […]
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