Monthly Archives December 2020

Housing Policy in a Biden Administration? Depends on Senate

By Graham Wood NAR: The president-elect’s proposals go further than current ones, notably over the racial wealth gap and a first-time buyer tax credit. But if he works with a divided Senate, it will force some compromises, making it hard to predict what will happen over the next four years. WASHINGTON – While President-elect Joe Biden likely will make housing policy a higher priority than the Trump administration has, the effectiveness of Biden’s agenda hinges on which party controls the U.S. Senate, Jim Parrott, a housing adviser to former President Barack Obama, said Thursday during the National Association of Realtors®’
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Profitable Real Estate Investments During the Pandemic? Where?

By Justin Becker Lucrative real estate investments change with the times. Rentals, flipping, certain types of commercial properties, REITs and REIGs may be the way to go now. NEW YORK – The real estate industry has seen its ups and downs during the pandemic. However, with historically low interest rates and the demand for more square footage when it comes to residential homes, an increase in online ordering, and a decrease in needed office space, finding the right real estate investments during this time has become a little tricky. Nonetheless, there are still ways to invest in real estate in
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