Los Angeles
California could require union labor on all affordable housing projects
The state legislature is considering measures that would require developers hire union labor on affordable housing projects. Not surprisingly,...
Politics
News Analysis
Real estate looks like a winner in mayor’s race
The mayor’s race is still undecided, but real estate is on the verge of victory. Notwithstanding left-wing candidate Maya...
Rezonings will require racial equity report next year
Starting next year, some rezoning applications will need to include a “racial equity report.” The City Council passed a...
Mayoral hopefuls waver on Local Law 97
During the final mayoral debate on Wednesday, candidates were asked if they support requiring owners to retrofit their properties to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. The answer, unanimously, was no. “Can we finance...
Gary Barnett throws $50K behind PAC supporting Kathryn Garcia
Gary Barnett is hedging his bets in the New York City mayoral race. In addition to dropping $250,000 on...
National Issue
The grand reopening: As restrictions lift, CRE markets race toward recovery
It wasn’t the pan-roasted halibut that drew a small crowd to Blu Mar on a recent Thursday afternoon. One...
National
EB-5 program set to expire at the end of June
A U.S. visa program that gave green cards to investors and was popular among real estate developers, is set...
Landlords ask Cuomo to ditch eviction ban after ending Covid restrictions
New York is going back to normal. Landlords feel left behind. Tuesday marked a major milestone for the state...
Business alliance urges de Blasio not to blow $22B federal aid windfall
An extraordinary amount of federal aid will flow into New York City over the next few years, and Mayor...
City Council to require racial equity reports for rezonings
The City Council is set to pass a bill forcing developers to include a “racial equity report” with certain...