Local investors outpace builders in delivering starter homes
A New Western report says independent investors delivered 120,193 homes in the starter segment during 2025.
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Realtor.com data challenges effectiveness of Senate ban on big home investors
Realtor.com finds institutional investors were 1% of purchases in 2015 to 2025, suggesting limited affordability impact.
New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief
If adopted, the proposal would lower the income cap for property tax relief eligibility to $250,000, down from the current $500,000 limit.
ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, housing supply
Consumer advocates say new rules for investors are necessary to prevent entire neighborhoods from being dominated by rental homes.
Engel & Volkers: Next generation of luxury homebuyers ready to make their mark
The report found that 77% of participants save at least $1,500 per month, indicating a focus on long-term financial planning.
Portland tests PadSplit model to ease inventory, affordability crunch
The pilot aims to unlock spare bedrooms across the city to ease affordability pressures and expand housing inventory.
Capital One joins BPC housing affordability council
Council members share insights and contribute to policy discussions related to housing supply, affordability and access.
Housing leaders say Trump’s plan must go deeper than lower mortgage rates
Industry leaders said Trump’s address left housing affordability largely unaddressed, with more focus on tariffs and investor restrictions.
Older women worry about retirement security, making them prime reverse mortgage candidates
Women who are 50 and older are feeling the pinch of rising costs and economic uncertainty, even as they enjoy time with their family and hobbies, according to a new AARP survey.
Kentucky bill would freeze property taxes for senior homeowners
Senate Bill 51 would lock in the assessed value of a senior’s primary residence, preventing higher property tax bills.