Government & Policy

A persistent issue in real estate development rarely receives direct attention: many cities lack clear knowledge of their infrastructure capacity, making it difficult or impossible for devel...

Building code compliance is creating sharply different investment outcomes for coastal properties, even when those homes sit just feet apart. Edward Freeman Jr., Managing Partner at The Free...

Connecticut’s unique municipal governance system is discouraging outside real estate investment by creating unfamiliar and complex barriers for developers, according to a leading executive...

Standard underwriting models often miss a critical vulnerability in small-scale multifamily development: regulatory requirements imposed late in the project cycle can inflict far more damage...

While much of Florida’s traditional real estate market has slowed in 2024, short-term rental (STR) investment along the Gulf Coast remains robust. Rich Clover, a realtor with Savvy STR Age...

ACME Real Estate’s Courtney Poulos breaks down why recent policy changes haven’t delivered meaningful impact and what actually needs to change The real estate industry is going t...

Teddy Abdelmalek on the fundamentals that actually drive occupancy and NOI The student housing industry loves chasing the next big thing. New technology platforms, elaborate amenity packages...

Real estate development in the United States is shaped not by federal policy but by thousands of local decisions across the country. Daniel Heller, CEO and co-founder of ReZone (recently acq...

Miami-Dade County’s transparency database lets buyers research building finances before making offers, in contrast to Florida law, which requires buyers to sign a contract before acces...

Condo associations across Florida are raising insurance deductibles above 5 percent to cut premiums. However, the strategy can disqualify buildings from conventional financing and shrink the...

New York State’s scaffold law imposes a strict liability standard for gravity-related worker injuries, making property owners responsible regardless of fault. For small-scale multifamily d...

Outdated lending rules are sidelining Miami condo buyers, as federal standards treat building improvements as “deferred maintenance,” forcing many to put down 25% even in buildin...

Connecticut’s Greater Hartford metro area has become one of the nation’s most active housing markets, creating both opportunities and challenges for local leaders. As demand for housing ...

South Florida’s approach to mixed-use development is changing rapidly, shaped by new consumer expectations, economic pressures, and lessons from international markets. Developers in the re...

Recent changes in Manhattan’s political and tax environment are fueling a visible exodus of wealthy individuals from New York City, with many relocating to northern New Jersey and other lo...