For over a year, Brazil has seen its property prices climb despite the stable mortgage rates and a record launch of new housing units. The surge reflects a growing demand and a limited supply in the premium locales of major cities, pushing up prices notably in São Paulo and Santa Catarina’s coastal areas. The FipeZap […]
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