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As the inventory for existing homes dwindles and demand for rental homes grows, investors are working with builders on the construction of new rental homes in markets across the country. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, this new surge in activity is the result of a pandemic-induced desire for more spacious homes in the suburbs combined with Americans who can’t afford to buy those homes. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending January 9th, 2021... inventory hits a new low, where home prices are rising fast, signs of an urban exodus reversal, a stimulus check glitch, and reports on unemployment and construction spending. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

California and New York have long been two of the nation’s top states for business, but due to a changing business climate, many companies are migrating to more business-friendly and less expensive areas. Savvy real estate investors are flocking to these locations to get ahead of the wave. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

A new president, plus a shift of power in the Senate has some Americans popping the cork in celebration, and others trembling in fear of the coming changes. Today we'll take a look at some of those changes, and how today's new leadership may affect real estate investors. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

2020 was an extremely difficult year for many people and many businesses, but not for U.S. housing. While the coronavirus swept across the nation without mercy, infecting millions and blowing holes in the economy, the housing market actually got stronger. Let’s take a look at where we began the year and where we are now. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

Oregon landlords are taking the state to court over an eviction moratorium that now runs through June of next year. Lawmakers also approved a compensation fund for landlords, but landlords say it will provide nowhere near enough money for landlords who are owed months of back rent. www.NewsForInvestors.com Links:   1 - https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/housing-assistance/Pages/landlord-compensation-fund.aspx   2 - https://rentalhousingjournal.com/oregon-passes-150-million-landlord-compensation-fund/   3 - https://katu.com/news/following-the-money/about-13-of-oregonians-unable-to-pay-rent-in-july-lawmakers-look-for-more-federal-aid   4 - https://katu.com/news/local/landlords-file-lawsuit-over-oregons-eviction-moratorium

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending December 26th, 2020, mortgage rates hit another all-time low, new stimulus help for renters and landlords, best grocery store for home values, and reports on the GDP, the job market, consumer spending, and new and existing home sales. www.NewsForInvestors.com Links:   1 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/historic-increase-in-u-s-gdp-in-third-quarter-revised-to-33-4-annualized-rate-11608644494?mod=economy-politics   2 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-fall-to-3-week-low-of-803-000-before-christmas-but-they-still-high-11608731267?mod=economic-report   3 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-spending-drops-0-4-in-november-11608731509?mod=economic-report   4 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-confidence-tumbles-in-december-to-lowest-level-since-lockdown-11608650517?mod=economic-report   5 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-consumer-sentiment-deteriorates-in-late-december-11608736845?mod=economy-politics   6 - https://www.ma

The Holidays are celebrated in many ways. But one theme that seems to cross over all belief systems is that this time of year is a time of giving, giving to those you love and also giving to those less fortunate than you. While this altruistic behavior stems from religion, it's also an important ingredient for success.   www.NewsForInvestors.com   Links:   1 - https://www.realwealthnetwork.com/real-wealth-foundation/   2 - https://www.operationsmile.org/   3 - https://mentorsinternational.org/   4 - https://www.yocinc.org/   5 - https://www.habitat.org/   6 - www.ProfitPurposeConsulting.com

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending December 19th, 2020... single-family rent growth picks up, remote work migration could surge, a creative new venue for indoor restaurant dining, and reports on the job market, residential construction, and another new low for mortgage rates. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

Tis the season for a more than a normal amount of Christmas decorating. With pandemic stay-at-home orders and curfews, demand is skyrocketing for Christmas trees, holiday lights and other decorations. It’s a way to shake off the pandemic gloom, and bring an otherwise difficult year to a close with a few festive memories. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

There’s a home equity bonanza going on right now. Over the last year, the value of mortgaged homes has gone up $1 trillion. CoreLogic research shows the year-to-year increase is 11% from the third quarter of 2019 to the third quarter of 2020. That’s great news for borrowers, especially those at risk of foreclosure because of the pandemic. www.NewsForInvestors.com Links:   1 - https://www.corelogic.com/insights-download/homeowner-equity-report.aspx   2 - https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/10/housing-is-doing-something-it-hasnt-done-since-the-bubble-achuthan.html   3 - https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/11/household-net-worth-hits-new-record-of-123point5-trillion-amid-stock-market-surge.html

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending December 12th, tenants who owe back rent, CEO 2021 forecast, tiny home popularity, NAR’S new non-profit, and reports on unemployment, inflation, consumer sentiment, and mortgage rates. www.NewsForInvestors.com Reference Links:   1 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-surge-to-3-month-high-coronavirus-trigging-more-layoffs-11607607903?mod=economic-report   2 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-job-openings-rose-in-october-but-layoffs-rose-even-faster-as-coronvirus-started-to-surge-11607526990?mod=u.s.-economic-calendar   3 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-prices-climb-in-november-cpi-shows-but-inflation-still-low-11607612244?mod=economic-report   4 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-sentiment-jumps-in-december-on-democratic-euphoria-after-biden-win-11607700242   5 - http://www.freddiemac.com/pmms/   6 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/12/07/unemployed-debt-rent-utilities/   7 - https://magazine.realtor/daily

Airbnb made big headlines as it re-launched its plan for an IPO. The home-sharing company started trading on December 10th as ABNB on the NASDAQ. But that’s only half the story for Airbnb. It also announced Airbnb.org to help relief workers and medical staff find shelter during a crisis, like the pandemic... www.NewsForInvestors.com   Links:   1 - https://news.airbnb.com/airbnborg/   2 - https://www.airbnb.org/   3 - https://www.reuters.com/article/global-aid-airbnb/update-1-airbnb-nonprofit-to-focus-on-finding-housing-for-disaster-pandemic-workers-idUSL8N2IO55G   4 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/12/10/airbnb-stock-market-debut/

If you are interested in Opportunity Zones, you should expect some changes to the program under the new Biden Administration. The program is getting bi-partisan support, but Joe Biden and his team feel it’s not doing enough to help distressed neighborhoods. The Biden website talks about reforming Opportunity Zones, to make sure they provide benefits to the local community and not just the investors getting the tax breaks. www.NewsForInvestors.com Links:   1 - https://www.nreionline.com/investment/cre-pros-laud-biden-s-proposed-changes-opportunity-zone-program   2 - https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/The-Impact-of-Opportunity-Zones-An-Initial-Assessment.pdf   3 - https://joebiden.com/racial-economic-equity/  

In this week’s Real Estate News Brief, the FHFA extends the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures, and reports on unemployment, pending home sales, construction spending, mortgage rates, homeownership affordability for renters, Airbnb IPO plans, and the surging demand for build-to-rent homes. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

Co-living appears to be doing quite well, despite the pandemic. A new report from Cushman & Wakefield shows a rent collection dip toward the beginning of the pandemic, and a rebound from there. Even though we’re still dealing with the pandemic, co-living companies are moving forward with plans for major expansions across the U.S. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

California voters approved a real estate measure that will help older homeowners, but it could have a big downside for their children. Proposition 19 allows seniors, the disabled, and disaster victims to take their low property tax base with them to a new home. But it also reduces that protection for their heirs. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

In this episode, reports on the GDP, unemployment, consumer spending, home sales, home prices, and consumer confidence. Also - mortgage rates, conforming loan limits, mortgage activity, the importance of friendly neighbors, and real estate gratefulness. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a change to flood insurance rules that could bring costs down. The proposal would allow borrowers with government-backed loans to buy flood insurance from private companies instead of the National Flood Insurance Program. www.NewsForInvestors.com  

As the coronavirus pandemic gets worse, some states are beginning to implement new restrictions and lockdowns on non-essential services. That’s reigniting a battle on whether real estate should be considered “essential.” Here are a few talking points in defense of the industry. www.NewsForInvestors.com