
Wall Street Impact on Housing Market Debated
A new report reveals institutional investors buy only 1% of US homes, challenging beliefs they drive affordability issues. This comes as new bipartisan legislation aims to restrict large investor purc
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A new report reveals institutional investors buy only 1% of US homes, challenging beliefs they drive affordability issues. This comes as new bipartisan legislation aims to restrict large investor purc

Massachusetts' building trades unions are caught in a difficult position over an upcoming rent control ballot measure, torn between labor solidarity and fears of a construction shutdown.

A major real estate investor managing a $10 billion portfolio is pausing new projects in Boston, citing the city's political climate and a pending rent control vote.

NYC real estate experts warn a proposed 9.5% property tax hike could raise rents and drive residents out, creating major market instability.

New data from the Real Estate Board of New York shows city rental listings plunged by 33% year-over-year in January, sparking renewed debate over the FARE Act's impact.

Bedford is considering a new real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing, while also advancing a regional rental assistance program and other local projects.

President Trump's 2026 housing plan, featuring a corporate home buyer ban, faces skepticism from economists who doubt its impact on affordability.

President Trump's plan to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes has caused a significant drop in real estate and investment firm stocks.

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) and 18 other housing bills on his final day in office, a move celebrated by landlord groups but criticized by housing advocates

Massachusetts is buying back residential properties in coastal areas prone to repeated flooding, offering a financial exit for homeowners in high-risk zones.

The U.S. housing market is facing a perfect storm of challenges, including proposed policy overhauls, legal battles for industry giants like Zillow, and growing uninsured climate risks.

A proposed NYC law, the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, would give nonprofits the first right to buy apartment buildings, sparking a debate between housing advocates and property owners.