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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Is Both a Threat and a Lifeline for Developers
A single provision is freezing the build-to-rent pipeline, but the rest of the landmark bill delivers some of the most pro-development federal reforms...
Wells Fargo Forecasts Modest Housing Recovery in 2026, but Affordability Remains at Historic Lows
A new Wells Fargo Economics report projects incremental gains in home sales and price appreciation, even as the national home price-to-income ratio remains...
San José’s Price-to-Income Ratio Ballooned From 2.0x to 10.3x Over 51 Years, City Document Reveals
A housing policy analysis traces the compounding divergence between home prices and household incomes back to a single federal planning document filed in...
Bay Area CRE Rising Stars: Development & Construction Rising Star
Next Generation Leaders Shape Bay Area’s Built Environment Through Innovation and Execution The Bay Area’s development and construction sector continues to evolve through...
Trump Administration Unveils Housing Market Interventions to Address Affordability Crisis
New policies target institutional investors and mortgage rates, though implementation details remain sparse The Trump administration launched two major housing policy initiatives this...
U.S. Housing Construction Starts Slide 4.2% to a 1.25MM Pace as Builders Pull Back
Elevated inventories, affordability pressures and uneven demand keep residential construction subdued After several years in which housing construction helped buffer the economy against...
Commercial Real Estate Market Gains Momentum as Property Prices Rise 4.2 percent Year Over Year
Federal Reserve rate cuts drive $1.9 billion reduction in distressed properties, transaction volumes jump 13.2 percent year-to-date The commercial real estate market is...
Multifamily and Housing Markets Faces “Moderate” 2026 After Turbulent Year, John Burns Warns
Industry veteran predicts muted growth ahead as affordability crisis deepens and fundamental market dynamics shift The U.S. housing market will limp through 2026...
Home Builder Confidence Climbs in October as Mortgage Rates Ease to 6.3%
NAHB index rises five points in October, with future sales expectations seeing the largest jump since January The residential construction industry is showing...
New Home Sales Tick Up in June, But Affordability Headwinds Persist
New home sales in the United States posted a modest uptick in June, edging 0.6 percent higher to a seasonally adjusted annual rate...
Existing Home Sales Retreat in June as Affordability Pressures Persist
The U.S. housing market continues to grapple with affordability headwinds, as existing home sales declined for a second consecutive month in June. According...
Existing Home Sales Edge Up in May as Supply Increases and Rates Ease Slightly
Existing home sales in the United States posted a modest gain in May 2025, rising 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate...
