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Jun 24, 2024Jun 24, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

“Housing Cartel” Investigated by the DOJ Puts Landlords on Alert

RealPage has been accused of price fixing in Atlanta, bringing the DOJ into housing affairs.

Jun 24, 2024Jun 27, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Is California’s ADU Law the Beginning of a New Era in Housing?

San Jose is the first city to embrace AB 1033 as ADUs become a potential solution to affordability.

Jun 21, 2024Jun 22, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

New York City’s Real Estate Brokerages Could Be Destroyed By a New Law

NYC has a bill on the table that could reshape its real estate industry forever.

Jun 17, 2024Jun 24, 2024 Andreas Mueller

Opinion: The Government Has Taken a Permanent Intellectual Vacation—This New Plan is Evident of That

A new federal policy may just drive housing prices and inflation even higher.

Jun 03, 2024Jun 03, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

How Much Should a State’s Landlord-Tenant Laws Affect Your Real Estate Investing Strategy?

If you are a new investor with limited capital, having the misfortune of renting to a bad tenant in a tenant-friendly state can cripple you financially and put you off…

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 Moriah Costa

How Much Could a New Real Estate Tax Hurt Investors In Massachusetts—And Will It Even Work?

Massachusetts is the latest state considering a transfer tax in a bid to increase funding for affordable housing, but the controversial fee doesn’t bode well for the Bay State’s already pricey real estate sector.…

May 17, 2024Jun 02, 2024 Jeff Vasishta

A New South Carolina Law Would Severely Crack Down on Wholesaling

The bill could be a precursor of what's to come across the country.

May 08, 2024May 08, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Trump May Consider Shaking Up the Federal Reserve If Elected—Here’s What That Could Look Like

A group of former officials and other allies of Former President Donald Trump has drafted a document outlining suggested policy changes that would impact the authority and independence of the Federal Reserve. While…

May 01, 2024May 27, 2024 Kurt Carlton

Solving the Housing Crisis: What Lawmakers Must Do to Support Investors and Boost Housing Supply

There’s a critical lack of affordable housing. This housing shortage began following the 2008 financial crisis and worsened during the pandemic, and now, not enough homes have been built to meet current…

Apr 29, 2024Jun 11, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

U.S. Immigration Crisis: What It Really Means for Housing Markets and Investors

A record 300,000 migrants entered the U.S. through the southern border in December. Rather than trying to sneak past border agents, many surrendered to apply for asylum. Overwhelmed immigration courts take years to…

Apr 24, 2024Jun 03, 2024 G. Brian Davis

Warning: These States and Cities Are Becoming Uninvestable Due to Politics

Taxes and regulations impact your bottom line as an investor—and not always in direct or obvious ways. Unfortunately, as soon as you start talking about either one, the average person closes their…

Apr 22, 2024Jun 03, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

A Wave of Zoning Law Changes Could Have Huge Impacts for Investors and Housing—Here’s What You Need to Know

The U.S. is facing a housing deficit of about 3.2 million units, and the situation is especially dire in urban areas like New York. It’s one of the reasons prospective homebuyers are finding…

Apr 19, 2024Apr 19, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Is New York’s Eviction Bill a Compromise? Or Just More Pain for Landlords and a Blueprint for Other States to Follow?

New York State legislative leaders have agreed on a preliminary housing deal aimed at tackling affordability and supply problems, which are especially severe in New York City. The legislation, which was intended to balance the interests of tenants…