The Latin American housing market is experiencing a significant uptick, with Colombia and Mexico at the forefront of this trend. Knight Frank’s Global House Price Index reveals a 3.3% increase in housing prices across 56 countries over the past year. Colombia ranks sixth globally, boasting a 10.9% annual price growth, while Mexico follows closely in […]
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