IN 2008, when most Americans were fleeing the property market, David Mann was charging towards it.

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Merica, the 3-storey semi detached residential units developed in Sungai Ara by Sunway City (Penang) Sdn Bhd, is now open for registration.

The developer is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sunway City Bhd (SunCity).

HANOI: Vietnam needs more than 2.2 trillion Vietnam dong (RM348.93 billion) in the next five years to develop housing, Vietnam News Agency cited a report recently released by Ministry of Construction.

Ministry experts came up with the figure by assigning 21.5 square metres of floor space per capita.

Some of them may seem like fresh-faced novices in the field, but their maturity belies their age. These eight enthusiastic young adults City & Country features in its final issue of the year have been picked to represent the next generation of real estate developers.

Depending on who you are talking to, the Malaysian property market will continue to head north or sail into stormy waters.

Some people like to live modestly while others, especially the rich, prefer more lavish and extravagant surroundings. Where money is no object, the ultimate dream home can be had at a price.

The economic climate in 2010 was considerably more positive than the previous year, as economies began to recover from the global financial crisis. The focus has now shifted to 2011 and what it augurs for real estate investors. A poll conducted among property consultants from around the world has revealed some promising destinations for property investments in the new year.

Malls have moved beyond being mere places to shop, and going to the mall has become a family recreational pastime. Malls have become a feast for the senses. They wow us with their unique architecture such as the Kanyon in Turkey, designed by The Jerde Partnership, which has undulating forms emulating an actual canyon, and thrill us with the astounding array of facilities they offer.

CYBERJAYA: Shaftsbury Capital Sdn Bhd has recently launched an office tower at its Shaftsbury Square mixed commercial development in Cyberjaya.

The 21-storey office tower is part of the second phase of the development which also comprises a 24-storey block of sohos and serviced apartments.

WASHINGTON: Existing-home sales in the US are back on an upward path in November, resuming a growth trend since bottoming in July, according to the US National Association of Realtors (NAR).