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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...
Portland Multifamily Market Closes 2025 With Shrinking Pipeline, Improving Vacancy, and $1.76 Billion in Transactions
HFO’s Q4 Marketwatch report finds construction starts at decade-low levels, absorption outpacing deliveries, and institutional buyers re-engaging as the metro positions for a...
Skyline Pacific Properties Buys 99-Unit Burien Apartment Complex for $18.1MM
Skyline Pacific Properties acquires Southwood Apartments at $182,800 per unit in South King County market The Seattle-area multifamily market continues to attract out-of-state...
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...
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...
34-Unit Century-Old Roy Vue in Seattle Hits Market Amid Multifamily Rebound
A historic 34-unit apartment community in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood has been listed for sale by Cushman & Wakefield, testing investor appetite as...
Energy Star’s Demise Threatens to Unravel Commercial Real Estate’s $500 Billion Sustainability Infrastructure
The Trump administration’s decision to eliminate Energy Star could trigger a crisis across commercial real estate markets, potentially invalidating billions in green financing,...
Housing Industry Navigates Uncertain Waters as Market Dynamics Shift
Spring sales slump extends into summer as builders brace for prolonged downturn The housing industry faces a challenging landscape as spring’s sales slump...
Report: Portland Multifamily Market Faces Headwinds Despite Strong Occupancy
The Portland multifamily real estate market is navigating challenging conditions, with rents declining despite occupancy rates outperforming national averages. According to the latest...
Northmarq Secures $65MM Refinance for Three Washington Apartment Communities
Northmarq has announced the successful refinancing of three apartment communities in Washington State, bolstering each property’s financial stability and enhancing opportunities for future...
