Unpacking the Impact: Rent Control for Real Estate Investors
In early May, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) signed a bill into law that will limit annual rent increases (rent control). According to Yahoo News, the measure (HB 1217) caps rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10% (whichever is lower) and includes single-family homes. The rent for manufactured home rent is also capped at […]
Unpacking the Surge in Commercial Real Estate Delinquencies
Title: Unpacking the Surge in Commercial Real Estate Delinquencies In recent years, the commercial real estate (CRE) sector has played an integral role in economic growth, serving as a barometer for broader market conditions. However, as we navigate through 2023, a troubling trend has emerged: a notable surge in commercial real estate delinquencies. This spike […]
Unpacking Trump’s Strategy for Fannie and Freddie’s Future
Title: Unpacking Trump’s Strategy for Fannie and Freddie’s Future: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction The fate of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been a pivotal issue in U.S. housing finance policy since the 2008 financial crisis. Both government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) were placed into conservatorship under the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to prevent their collapse […]