Category: Election
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New Tariffs on Canadian Lumber Threaten Housing Market Stability—and Hit Homebuilder Stocks Hard
By Daniel Kaufman | Daniel Kaufman Real Estate In a move that caught the housing industry off guard, the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced it will more than double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber—from 14.5% to a staggering 34.45%. The news sent shockwaves through the homebuilding sector, triggering a sharp selloff in homebuilder stocks…
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Will Developing Federal Land Solve the US Housing Shortage? What Real Estate Developers & Investors Need to Know
The US housing crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing real estate developers and investors. With limited supply, high land costs, and restrictive zoning laws, many metro areas are struggling to meet housing demand. Recently, President Donald Trump proposed unlocking federal land for housing development as a way to ease the shortage. On…
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Industry Push to Preserve Property Tax Deductions
Real estate organizations are mobilizing against a proposed Congressional measure that could significantly limit property tax deductions for businesses. Industry leaders warn that such a change would have serious economic consequences, including higher costs, reduced property values, and potential instability in both the real estate market and the broader economy. What’s Happening? The Real Estate…
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Florida’s Property Tax Gamble: What It Means for Real Estate Investors and Developers
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is making waves with his bold proposal to eliminate property taxes in the state—a move that, if successful, could fundamentally reshape the real estate market. With property taxes generating more than $40 billion annually for Florida’s local governments, the question remains: Who will cover the shortfall, and what does this mean…
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Florida’s Home Insurance Crisis: What Developers and Investors Need to Know
Florida’s skyrocketing home insurance rates are drawing new scrutiny. A recent Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times investigation reveals that while insurers have blamed storm losses for rapid premium hikes, their parent companies and affiliates have been raking in billions. For real estate developers and investors, this raises critical concerns: Are rising insurance costs truly justified, or…
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Washington, DC Tops the List for Renters in 2025 – What It Means for Developers & Investors
The U.S. rental market is undergoing a transformation, and Washington, DC remains the most sought-after city for renters in 2025, according to RentCafe’s January data. With a 7% increase in favorited listings, the nation’s capital continues to attract tenants with its strong job market, top-tier healthcare, and vibrant cultural scene. For real estate developers and…
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Are Americans Stuck?
The answer is almost certainly “Yes,” though perhaps not in the way you might think. Years ago, I envisioned an initiative, aiming to address the decline in Americans relocating for new opportunities—a trend that has significant implications for our nation’s prosperity. Yoni Appelbaum, in his insightful book Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke…
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Washington, DC, Housing Market: Panic or Opportunity? A Data-Driven Look for Real Estate Professionals
Despite Social Media Panic, DC’s Housing Market Holds Steady If you’ve been keeping an eye on real estate chatter, you might have heard claims that Washington, DC’s housing market is in free fall—allegedly triggered by Elon Musk’s cost-cutting at the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These reports, however, are wildly exaggerated. For real…
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Housing Sentiment Improves, but Affordability Concerns Persist: What Developers and Investors Need to Know
Despite ongoing affordability challenges, consumer sentiment toward the housing market saw a modest uptick in January, according to Fannie Mae’s latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI). The index rose 0.3 points to 73.4, reflecting increased optimism about homebuying and home-selling conditions, as well as expectations of rising home prices over the next 12 months. However,…
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Trump Paused Tariffs, but Homebuilders Still Face Long-Term Risks
The homebuilding industry, already grappling with rising costs and labor shortages, has been keeping a close watch on President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Homebuilders rely heavily on materials imported from Canada, Mexico, and China—three countries that have been at the center of Trump’s tariff plans. Additionally, the president’s promise of mass deportations raises concerns about…
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