Category: Immigration
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Florida’s Housing Reset: Surfside, Special Assessments, and a Market Facing Population Loss
Ninety-eight lives lost. A housing shock unleashed. The collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, wasn’t just a tragedy—it was a pivotal moment for Florida’s housing market. In the aftermath, the state rushed to implement new structural safety mandates: more inspections, larger reserve requirements, and stricter deadlines for…
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The Heartland Is Heating Up: Migration Trends Are Driving a Housing Surge Across Middle America
For decades, the U.S. heartland was branded as “flyover country”—a quiet backdrop to the coastal power centers of New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. But that narrative is rapidly shifting. Post-pandemic migration patterns have sparked a resurgence in the heartland, triggering population growth, economic expansion, and a steep rise in home prices in key…
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Florida’s Condo Market Teeters on Collapse as Investors Flee – Is California the New Safe Haven?
The Florida real estate market, long a favorite of developers and investors, is now flashing unmistakable warning signs of a downturn. Investor demand for condominiums has cratered, with purchases plunging to their lowest level since 2012. While high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have impacted real estate markets nationwide, Florida’s condo sector is experiencing a…
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Hottest Rental Markets in Early 2025: Chicagoland’s Surge Challenges Miami’s Dominance
The rental market in early 2025 is heating up, and one of the biggest surprises is Chicagoland’s suburban boom, which is putting pressure on longtime leader Miami. While Florida’s rental demand has been cooling after years of red-hot growth, Suburban Chicago is emerging as a serious contender, ranking as the second most competitive rental market…
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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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Trump’s Immigration Policies Could Create Major Disruptions for the Next Four Years—What It Means for Real Estate & Construction
As the U.S. enters another four years under President Donald Trump’s administration, immigration policy is once again at the center of political and economic debates. For industries like real estate development and construction, which rely heavily on immigrant labor, the administration’s stance could have serious implications. From ICE crackdowns to visa policy uncertainty, the next…
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