While other markets continue to struggle, all sectors of the Brazilian real estate market are booming. The real estate market remains at the forefront of Brazil’s growth. The country’s enormous housing deficiency, rapidly growing middle class, increased availability of credit, significant infrastructure investment and improved investment grade rating have created an ideal environment for real estate investment and development.The institutional investment allowance increase from 8% to 18% for real estate assets and 40-year interest rate lows are promising examples of Brazil’s real estate investment expansion. Brazil hosting the 2014 World Cup & 2016 Olympics are additional sources for real estate investment and development. Government initiatives including Minha Casa Minha Vida also continue to spur real growth.Real Estate Investment World Brasil returns for a 3rd year as the forum for Brazil’s most respected developers, fund managers, institutional investors and service providers to gather and discuss opportunities in the Brazilian real estate market.