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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Bipartisan Senate Housing Plan Aims to Curb Private-Equity Purchases

The Senate is set to vote on the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act to boost housing supply and affordability while restricting private-equity purchases of single-family homes. The final bill retains a 350-unit cap on investor-owned homes but removes a previously proposed seven-year sell-by provision; the House will vote later this week, and President Trump has signaled support, as lawmakers seek to move the legislation to his desk ahead of the 2026 elections.

via CNBC|

#bipartisan #housing #politics

real-estate2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Homebuilding Plunges 14.7% in Major Setback for Housing Market"

Housing starts plunged 14.7 percent in March, with multi-family construction notably weak over the past year, experiencing a 42.2 percent decline since January 2023. Single-family housing starts, on the other hand, increased by 24.2 percent during the same period. Building permits for privately-owned housing units also decreased by 4.3 percent in March, while single-family authorizations fell by 5.7 percent. Despite significant fluctuations, the data suggests a stagnant housing market, with expectations of continued weakness, particularly in the single-family sector.

via Mish Talk|

#building-permits #construction #housing-starts

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Alexandria City Council Unanimously Ends Single-Family-Only Zoning to Boost Housing Availability

Alexandria lawmakers have unanimously voted to eliminate single-family-only zoning, allowing for more diverse housing options in the city. The decision aims to address housing affordability and promote inclusivity by allowing for the construction of duplexes, townhouses, and other types of housing in areas previously restricted to single-family homes.

via DCist|

#alexandria #lawmakers #politics