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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (2/26/25) – Uncertainty for Renters, a Record-High Hotel Project Pipeline and Hybrid Hopes for Office Leasing
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In our latest roundup, hybrid work creates hope for the office sector, Texas lawmakers ease office-to-residential conversations, service-based tenants are expected to lease more retail space, and more!
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (2/19/25) – An Embrace of AI, A Squeeze on Construction and a Jump in Mortgage Refinance Demand
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In our latest roundup, tech giants invest in new data centers, senators introduce bill aimed at price-setting algorithms, DoD stops PLA requirements, and more!
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (2/5/25) – The Effect of Trump’s Policies on the Housing Market, Property Value Loss in the Face of Climate Change, and a Transitional Year for the Apartment Market
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In our latest roundup, Southern California wildfires impact supply chain, higher material prices threaten future project demand, commercial real estate distress strains regional banks, and more!
DOGE Takes Aim at Federal Leases Administered by the General Services Administration (GSA)
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In DOGE Puts GSA Leases in the Doghouse, colleagues Matt Carter, Michael R. Rizzo, Andrew J. Weiner, Christian A. Buerger, David L. Miller, Dinesh C. Dharmadasa and Allan C. Van Vliet explain why, even as the Trump administration may be utilizing early exit provisions in the GSA lease cancellations and terminations reported to date, prudent contractors should prepare for other potential tactics to end leases the administration deems unfavorable.
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (1/28/25) – FTC Suing Greystar, DOJ Investigating Top Residential Landlords and Trump Facing Housing Conundrum
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In our latest roundup, construction technology funding stabilizes, office vacancies hit new high, builders outline recommendations to Trump, and more!
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (12/4/24) – Highest Rate of Office Conversions, Lending Caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and Affordability Challenges for Homebuyers
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In our latest roundup, infrastructure-related ballot initiatives, U.S. Green Building Council’s success stories, support for sustainable building, and more!
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (10/23/24) – Construction Backlog Rebounds, Real Estate Sustainability Grows, and Split Incentive Gap Remains Building Decarbonizing Barrier
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In our latest roundup, construction output decreased, office utilization unchanged, September apartment starts fell 15% from a year ago as developers pulled permits, and more!
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (10/16/24) – Chevron Ruling’s Impact on Construction Industry, New Kind of Public Housing and Policy Recommendations from Sustainable Building Groups
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In our latest roundup, Hurricane Helene affects infrastructure, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills aimed at renter protections, Federal Reserve kick-off rate-easing cycle, and more!
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (10/1/24) – Hybrid Work Technologies, AI in Construction and the Market for Office Buildings
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In our latest roundup, commercial mortgage bond market in trouble, commercial real estate investments, pressure on mortgage REITs, and more!