Appeals Court Rejects Bid By Landlords to Resume Evictions

The Hill, June 2, 2021–John KruzelA federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday denied a request by a group of landlords to resume evictions, leaving the temporary nationwide eviction …

How to Convert Shuttered Hotels and Offices Into Housing

New York Daily News, June 1, 2021–Babak GhafarzadeThe shortage of affordable housing is in contrast to a glut of vacant commercial space. Seemingly overnight last March, the city’s normally bustling …

The Market Tectonics of California Real Estate

New York Times, May 28, 2021–Debra KaminWhile reports of a mass pandemic-induced exodus from California are greatly exaggerated, there is a significant migration afoot. California’s biggest cities are shedding residents, …

The $40 Billion Housing Headache Facing New York’s Next Mayor

Bloomberg, May 27, 2021–Martin Z BraunThe city’s public housing units are plagued by mold, lead paint, vermin and heat outages. Mayoral candidates are split on what to do about it.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-27/the-40-billion-housing-headache-facing-new-york?srnd=premium

Renting Is Cheaper Than Owning In The 50 Largest US Metros

National Mortgage Professional, MAy 27, 2021–Navi PersaudWith home prices continuing to soar, LendingTree conducted a study comparing renting to owning a home in the 50 largest metros in the U.S. …

Freddie Mac Names Michael DeVito New CEO

DSNews, May 27, 2021–Eric C. PeckThe board of directors of Freddie Mac has announced that Michael J. DeVito will take over as CEO effective June 1. At that time, Interim …