Pending home sales retreat after two months of gains

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Home affordability drops despite consumer purchase-power growth

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FHFA releases conforming loan limits for 2020

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Congress introduces opportunity-zone reform bills

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HUD announces rehab incentive to boost opportunity-zone investment

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Home sales are strong despite declining inventory, Re/Max reports

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Commercial real estate activity falls, but remains above average

Reading Time: 2 minutesU.S. commercial real estate investments plunged this past October by a double-digit rate, but last m… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Trends to Watch in 2020
Reading Time: 4 minutesA downturn could bring new debt opportunities in affordable housing
Build a Different Bridge

Reading Time: 4 minutesMezzanine financing can help to close a borrower’s funding gap
Loosen the Ropes

Reading Time: 5 minutesDeregulation should spur more commercial real estate lending in 2020