Demolition of the Perimetral Highway in Centro Continues
The removal of last section of the 5.5km Perimetral highway has again altered traffic routes in the Port Zone of...
August 26, 2014Section
Real Estate
Real Estate News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Rio Continues Progress on Deodoro Olympic Complex
Even with a late start, Rio authorities say the Deodoro Complex will meet the deadline and be ready for the...
August 19, 2014
Rio Real Estate Before, During and After the World Cup
Despite excess supply and a drop in rental prices, the real estate market continues to look firm until the 2016...
August 12, 2014
Brazil Construction Industry Recoils as Confidence Drops
Construction costs drop in July yet still remain high. Confidence in the sector drops as the construction sector hits a...
August 5, 2014
Real Estate Prices Fall in Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho
Pacified in December 2009, the Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho favela communities have seen real estate values spike and then plummet after a...
August 5, 2014
New Elevado do Joá Extension Underway in Rio
The R$458 million investment in the ocean-side Elevado do Joá highway adds to the infrastructure overhaul for the city of...
July 29, 2014
Studying Architecture in Rio de Janeiro Draws Interest
High-profile events and increasing focus on Brazil's infrastructure create the optimum moment to study architecture in Rio de Janeiro.
July 22, 2014
Real Estate Loans Up Six Percent in Brazil in May
The volume of loans for the acquisition and construction of buildings is on the rise – reaching R$9.7 billion in...
July 15, 2014
Providência Gondola Finally Opens in Rio
New Morro da Providência cable car inaugurated last week, over a year after its completion in May 2013.
July 8, 2014