Regional resilience: Provincial markets counter-balance capital’s real estate slump
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10 February 2026 9:50
While the real estate market in Moldova’s capital is experiencing a sharp correction following a 61% drop in sales throughout 2025, regional hubs are defying the trend. Cities like Bălți and Cimișlia report rising demand and a tightening supply of both residential and commercial spaces.
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