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Politics & Policy

A New Law Affects Real Estate Investors: How to Comply and Avoid Liability

In this article This article is presented by Corporate Direct. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. A new law has already taken effect, yet nobody is talking about it. And if you own real estate through an LLC or another entity, it already... Read More

Fannie Mae Rolls Out 5% Down Payment Program for Multifamily Properties—Here’s What You Need to Know

In this article Fannie Mae has lowered its down payment requirement for owner-occupied multifamily property loans, effective Nov. 18.  The move has been hailed as a breakthrough for real estate investors—and prospective homeowners—as it makes it significantly easier to buy an investment property with... Read More

Biden Administration Plans to Repurpose Commercial Properties Into Residential Units to Improve Affordability—Will It Work?

In this article Last month, the Biden-Harris administration announced a series of actions designed to facilitate the conversion of vacant office properties for residential use. In Q2 of this year, the nationwide office vacancy rate hit 18.2%, a 30-year high, according to CBRE.  Meanwhile, the... Read More

NAR Trial Awards $1.8 Billion (or More) to Plaintiffs—What Could It Mean to the Real Estate Industry?

In this article A federal jury has decided that several brokerage firms colluded with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to enforce inflated commission rates. According to the plaintiffs, the conspiracy was evident through a written rule that requires sellers’ agents to offer... Read More