Canadian real estate leaders must decide how to act in 2025 as further interest rate cuts loom, stricter immigration policies take effect and the federal government’s 10-year bonds are up. … READ MORE >
Real estate
Housing starts and permits remain a drag on third-quarter growth
Housing starts rose 7.0% in September due to a rebound in multifamily homes, partly offsetting the sharp drop in August. Still, new residential starts remained a drag on growth in the third quarter amid higher mortgage rates, falling 4.2% on a quarterly basis. … READ MORE >
SEC expands regulation of private fund advisers
These rules will require registered advisers to private funds to provide quarterly statements to investors, obtain annual audits for the private funds they advise, and obtain either a fairness opinion or valuation opinion in connection with any adviser-led secondary transaction. … READ MORE >
Generative AI: Disruptive or flawed innovation for real estate?
Generative AI has a wide range of applications that will revolutionize the real estate industry. While there is room for improvement and a need for oversight, we expect to see increased adoption across every sector of the industry as a key driver of digital transformation. … READ MORE >
Real estate to remain strong in face of interest rate bump
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday boosted interest rates by a quarter percentage point, leaving many landlords and real estate fund managers to wonder how the increase will affect their operations and bottom line. Fortunately, no one needs to ring the alarm. With the cost of capital remaining low, continued interest in real estate from both domestic and foreign investors, and robust demand for sectors such as housing and industrial, real estate should continue to see positive trends despite the near-term interest rate hike. … READ MORE >
The hot housing streak endures: Spring 2022 outlook
Amid the ongoing pandemic, the real estate industry has shown significant opportunity and resilience. Check out RSM’s Real estate and construction industry outlook: Spring 2022 for trend … READ MORE >
Real estate and construction industry outlook: Spring 2022
Amid the ongoing pandemic, the real estate industry has shown significant opportunity and resilience. Check out Real Estate and Construction Industry Outlook: Spring 2022 for details on the hospitality, commercial office and housing sectors. … READ MORE >
Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package and real estate
In the long term, the new infrastructure bill will drive GDP growth and job creation, with both boosting demand for real estate. Additionally, existing communities will improve and new communities will be created with the investment in roads, bridges and public transportation … READ MORE >
Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package and the construction industry
The new legislation offers construction a sustained capital infusion over the next five to seven years that will provide longer-term opportunities for growth, while helping to shore up America’s aging infrastructure. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Home affordability continues to drop
Strong homebuyer demand and limited housing supply have continued to push median sales prices for existing single-family homes higher across the United States. … READ MORE >