Category: Politics
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Can a New Owner Save TikTok from Its US Ban?
As of January 20, 2025, TikTok’s status in the United States remains in flux. The popular video-sharing app, with over 170 million American users, faced a nationwide ban after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law mandating its parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025. Failure to do so resulted…
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The Devastating Impact of Los Angeles Wildfires: What Developers and Investors Need to Know
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left an indelible mark, with damages projected to shatter records. A new CoreLogic analysis estimates insured losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires could reach an unprecedented $45 billion, dwarfing the $11.5 billion insured losses from Northern California’s 2018 Camp Fire. For real estate developers and investors, these…
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Vail Resorts Goes Viral: How a Strike Shut Down Slopes and Sparked a National Debate
Ski season is supposed to be about carving fresh powder and après-ski toasts—not viral strikes and social media firestorms. But that’s exactly what happened at Park City Mountain, one of Utah’s premier resorts, after more than 200 ski patrollers walked off the job. The result? Holiday chaos, long lift lines, and a bigger conversation about…
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What Are the Odds of an Interest Rate Hike in 2025?
As we enter 2025, interest rate speculation is on everyone’s mind—especially for those of us in real estate development and investment. While current forecasts lean toward stability or minor cuts, it’s crucial to recognize that circumstances could change, and the Federal Reserve may be forced to raise rates again, even if it seems unlikely today.…
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The 10 Hottest Housing Markets for 2025: What’s Driving the Boom and Where to Watch
As we all know, the pandemic reshaped life as we knew it—where we work, how we connect, and even where we call home. It also turned some unlikely cities into housing market hotspots. Fast forward to 2025, and while some of those boomtowns have cooled, others are just heating up. This latest insight from the…
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What the Latest Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Real Estate—and Why It Matters to You
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates again, bringing the benchmark rate to its lowest point in two years (4.25%–4.5%). But here’s the catch: they’re signaling fewer rate cuts in 2025. For those of us in real estate—whether you’re a developer, investor, or closely tied to the industry—this shift carries major implications. Rates have dropped…
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Why the Housing Boom Won’t Materialize Anytime Soon: A Reality Check for Real Estate Professionals
In the lead-up to recent elections, we heard bold promises and urgent calls for building millions of new homes to address the nation’s housing crisis. Yet, the latest data on housing starts and building permits tells a much different story — one of stagnation, recession-level activity, and unmet expectations. For real estate professionals, investors, and…
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Trump Tariffs Could Disrupt Construction: What Builders, Developers, and Investors Need to Know
As the real estate and construction industries gear up for 2025, a potential policy shift could send ripples through the market: President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. These sweeping measures, aimed at goods from countries like China, could drive up costs for key construction materials, disrupt project timelines, and strain budgets. For commercial builders, developers, and…
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Can San Francisco’s Office Market Rebound in 2025?
San Francisco’s once-thriving office market is still grappling with the aftershocks of the pandemic, showing a stubbornly high vacancy rate of 36.9% as of Q3 2024. But there are glimmers of hope on the horizon, driven by a surge in leasing activity from AI startups and tech firms. Could these signs of life point to…
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Weekly Housing Market Update: A Balanced Market Awaits in 2025
The U.S. housing market is on the brink of a transformation. According to Realtor.com’s 2025 Housing Forecast, the upcoming year is expected to mark the first full year of a balanced housing market since 2016. For nearly a decade, the market has leaned heavily toward sellers, but 2025 promises gains in both home prices and…
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