Category: Politics
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Mortgage Denial Hotspots: What Real Estate Pros Need to Know
For real estate professionals navigating today’s housing market, understanding buyer access to credit is just as critical as tracking inventory, pricing, and interest rates. A new report from the National Association of Realtors® reveals that where a buyer lives plays a significant role in their likelihood of securing financing—and in many parts of the country,…
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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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Ski Town Housing Crisis: A Real Estate Developer’s Perspective & Why Skiers Should Be Concerned
By Daniel Kaufman, Real Estate Developer & Investor – www.danielkaufman.info The housing crisis in ski towns is no longer just a problem for seasonal workers—it’s a looming issue that threatens the very sustainability of the ski industry itself. As real estate investors and developers, we need to recognize the deep impact of this crisis—not just…
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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 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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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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