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politics8 days ago•314 min saved

House moves ahead on sweeping housing bill, softening investor ban

The House approved a bipartisan housing affordability package (an amended ROAD to Housing Act) aimed at expanding supply through streamlined environmental reviews, local planning grants, and easier access to manufactured housing, while adopting a softer restriction on institutional investors than the Senate by not requiring sell-offs of build-to-rent/renovate-to-rent properties and instead creating a tenant hotline; the bills must be reconciled with the Senate version and sent to the president, potentially making it one of the broadest federal housing efforts in decades.

via CNN|

#build-to-rent #congress #housing

politics8 days ago•2 min saved

House advances bipartisan bill capping mega-investor purchases

The House passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill 396-13 that would curb major investors owning 350+ single-family homes from acquiring more properties while permitting them to build additional housing; the White House supports changes intended to balance restrictions with build-to-rent provisions, but Senate approval remains uncertain amid concerns over forced sales and potential effects on homeownership.

via CNBC|

#bipartisan #build-to-rent #housing-affordability

politics24 days ago•6 min saved

Trump privately balks at key provision in Senate housing bill

President Trump is privately voicing objections to a Senate-approved housing bill, focusing on a build-to-rent provision that would require large institutional investors to sell certain single-family homes after seven years. He paused before publicly weighing in, and his private concerns could complicate House-Senate negotiations on the landmark measure, despite the White House previously backing the package.

via Politico|

#build-to-rent #housing #politics

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Phoenix Build-to-Rent Financing Freezes as Housing Bill Stalls Capital

Capital has dried up for Phoenix-area build-to-rent projects as a federal housing bill works through Congress, threatening layoffs and delaying both completed and under-construction developments with uncertainty over whether projects will be grandfathered under the ROAD to Housing Act.

via ABC15 Arizona|

#build-to-rent #business #financing

politics2 months ago•11 min saved

House GOP signals changes needed before passing Senate housing bill

The House Freedom Caucus chair warned that the Senate’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cannot pass the House without changes, signaling possible conference talks or amendments. Key points of contention include a temporary ban on a Federal Reserve–backed digital currency and opposition to a provision regulating build-to-rent and large institutional buyers of single-family homes. The Senate plans a final vote soon, while Republicans push for fixes, and the White House has urged support for a compromised version.

via Politico|

#build-to-rent #congress #federal-reserve

politics2 months ago•19 min saved

Senate advances bipartisan housing deal, eyes final passage as CBDC debate unfolds

The Senate cleared another hurdle for a bipartisan housing package, advancing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by 89-9-1 and signaling final passage as early as Thursday. The measure blends House and Senate housing priorities with a White House-backed push to ban large institutional buyers of single-family homes, while a CBDC ban sweetener tests House support; housing-industry groups are seeking changes to build-to-rent sell requirements and to negotiate in conference to reconcile differences.

via Politico|

#build-to-rent #cbdc #housing

real-estate2 months ago•4 min saved

Big Institutional Buyers Pivot from Buying to Building in U.S. Single-Family Rentals

New data show large investors are net sellers of for-sale homes across major markets as they pivot from buying to renting via build-for-rent. FirstKey Homes is discounting heavily and selling more listings, Invitation Homes has shifted toward newly built stock, and investor activity has cooled since 2022, even as Congress weighs restrictions on large buyers of single-family rentals. The shift underscores a broader move away from resale into long-term rental strategies in a volatile market.

via CNBC|

#build-to-rent #housing-market #institutional-investors

business4 months ago•4 min saved

US investment ban could push private equity toward Britain’s housing boom

Trump’s move to curb US institutional purchases of single-family homes could redirect capital into the UK’s new-build housing market, potentially boosting build-to-rent activity while drawing tenant groups’ scrutiny over rents. Analysts say a US ban might advantage UK investments, but the UK market already features institutional players, including Blackstone-backed ventures; policymakers and tenant groups are pushing for public housing and rent controls to counter affordability concerns.

via The Guardian|

#blackstone #build-to-rent #business

real-estate1 year ago•1 min saved

Wall Street Capitalizes on Rental Boom as Homeownership Declines

Institutional investors and private equity firms are increasingly investing in the build-to-rent market, where developers create neighborhoods of single-family homes for leasing rather than selling. This trend is driven by millennials, who are often priced out of buying homes in desirable areas and are opting to rent upscale homes instead. From 2021 to 2023, build-to-rent housing starts have doubled, reflecting a shift in housing preferences as renting becomes a more affordable long-term option for many.

via Greater Baton Rouge Business Report|

#build-to-rent #housing-market #millennials

real-estate2 years ago•6 min saved

"Build-to-Rent Communities Surge Nationwide Amid High Home Prices and Interest Rates"

Build-to-rent communities are growing as more Americans find homeownership unaffordable, with 97,000 such homes completed in 2023, a 45% increase from the previous year. These communities, which make up 7.9% of single-family housing starts, offer upgraded amenities and serve as a stopgap for those unable to buy homes. While some view this trend as a solution to the housing shortage, others worry it replaces entry-level homes with rentals. High interest rates may slow new build-to-rent projects in the coming years.

via USA TODAY|

#affordable-housing #build-to-rent #homeownership

real-estate2 years ago•7 min saved

Institutional Buyers: Temporary Sideline Stint in Housing Market

Institutional buyers in the housing market have temporarily paused their purchasing activity due to spiked interest rates and a lack of homes for sale. However, signs of another surge are emerging, with companies like MetLife Single Family Rental Fund and J.P. Morgan Asset Management securing significant capital for investment. The differences between the single-family rental space and the build-to-rent space include cheaper debt and the ability to create supply in the latter. Opportunities in the next five years include investing through local operators and the growth of the home equity investment space. Institutional buyers are often criticized for driving up home prices, but they fill a need by providing well-maintained rental homes and make up only a small portion of the rental housing stock. The housing finance system is broken, and private investors are crucial for providing housing in the country.

via Yahoo Finance|

#build-to-rent #housing-market #institutional-buyers