In This Article Key Takeaways Affordably priced markets in the Midwest and South, like Springfield, Kansas City, St. Louis, Birmingham, and Memphis, are attracting significant investor activity due to their lower costs and higher potential for returns.Some cities expected to grow over the next decade include Boise, Las Vegas, Seattle, and Charlotte, driven by factors
In This Article Key Takeaways The Treasury Department’s proposed rule aims to make it harder for foreign nationals, particularly targeting China, to buy land near military bases by expanding the list of sensitive military installations, following concerns over national security.Both Democrats and Republicans support the move to restrict Chinese investments, with individual states like Florida
In This Article Key Takeaways The $418 million NAR settlement allows homebuyers to negotiate agent fees more easily, potentially reducing traditional commission rates and shifting industry practices.The DOJ is concerned about agents finding workarounds to the new regulations, which may lead to further reductions in commissions and changes in how agents are compensated, affecting their
In This Article Key Takeaways 3D printing technology is transforming homebuilding by drastically reducing costs and construction time. Robots can build a 1,300-square-foot home in about 40 hours, making housing more affordable and accessible.With the housing market short by around 7 million homes, 3D-printed homes offer a viable solution. These homes are hurricane- and earthquake-resistant,
In This Article Key Takeaways Loan modifications are skyrocketing, giving investors the ability to modify their loans and get lower interest rates, with some companies touting 2% rate offerings.Approximately $22 billion in loans were modified in the past 12 months ending May 31, with over $9 billion in loans modified in 2024 through May. The
In This Article Key Takeaways In his new proposal, Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to either cap rent increases on existing units at 5% or risk landlords losing valuable federal tax breaks.The proposal also targets housing in Nevada, looking to add 15,000 affordable housing units.It comes amid a major price-fixing case involving
In This Article Key Takeaways 500k+ multifamily units were added in the U.S. in 2023, the most in 40 years, with a similar amount slated for completion in 2024.Analysts fear that up to 20% of all loans on apartment properties could be at risk of default. High rates and oversupply have seen rental rates fall
In This Article Key Takeaways According to Assembly Bill 1418, California landlords will no longer be able to enact "crime-free" housing programs, which include refusing to rent or evict those with prior criminal convictions.California landlords will also no longer be able to charge multiple months' rent as a security deposit.New York has passed similar laws
In This Article Key Takeaways The hot markets that thrived during the pandemic are now experiencing an intense slowdown, with prices falling by 5%+ year-over-year in many.Miami leads the pack in year-over-year declines, losing 11.2% of value since last year.While prices are falling, this is a great time to find deals and capitalize. High interest
In This Article Since first being introduced in 2023, Florida’s Live Local Act—the $711 million package offering developers tax breaks and bypassing local zoning restrictions to create more affordable and workforce housing—has been a lightning rod for controversy. Local municipalities and residents argued that the increased height of buildings would ruin the character of neighborhoods
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