The Trump administration announced new trade measures this week aimed at building materials. The plan imposes a 10% duty on imported softwood lumber and a 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities—set to rise to 50% in 2026. The added cost burden threatens to ripple through the housing market, raising barriers to affordability at a […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) this week issued Notice 2025-50, providing guidance on Opportunity Zone (OZ) investments in rural areas under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) Act. The notice designates 3,309 census tracts—about 38% of the OZ map—as rural, giving investors and developers clarity on how the new rules apply. (IRS, […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
The federal government shut down on Wednesday—the first lapse since 2019—with no deal in sight. Both chambers are at an impasse after dueling stopgap funding bills failed again this week. (AP News, Oct. 2) State of Play CRE Impact As the shutdown continues, mounting strain on real estate transactions, insurance coverage, and investment planning will […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) this week reintroduced the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494), bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding visa opportunities to address labor shortages in construction, hospitality, and other sectors. (Rep. Smucker Press Release) Why It Matters Roundtable View Trump “Gold Card” RER Advocacy RER will continue to advocate for common sense […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
Congress has less than a week to keep the government open as an Oct. 1 shutdown looms. (Punchbowl News, Sept. 24) State of Play Government Funding & CRE Senate Democratic Leaders say they won’t support any House-passed funding bill unless GOP leaders negotiate, while Republicans argue there’s nothing to discuss—casting next week’s vote on a […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
A new PwC analysis highlights the significance of tax accounting reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) Act, which end a long-standing burden on condominium developers—a change long advocated by The Real Estate Roundtable.| The Real Estate Roundtable
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first rate cut since December 2024. Central bank officials also projected two additional rate reductions this year, citing growing concerns about labor market softening and economic headwinds. Fed’s Decision Housing Impact Implications for CRE The Fed’s next rate decision […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
Senate Democrats on Friday blocked a House-passed stopgap spending bill that would have funded federal agencies for seven weeks, setting the stage for a potential Oct. 1 government shutdown. Government Funding & CRE RER Town Hall RER members also engaged in policy discussions on a number of policy priorities, including the implementation of the OB3 […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the bicameral Billionaires Income Tax Act this week with support from 20 Senate Democrats. The legislation mirrors the version first introduced by Sen. Wyden in 2023, and would tax the appreciation of wealthy individuals’ assets. Identical legislation was introduced in the House by Reps. Donald Beyer […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
The Coalition to Insure Against Terrorism (CIAT) submitted a letter this week to the House Financial Services Housing and Insurance Subcommittee ahead of its Sept. 17 hearing on “The Reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA).” The letter urged lawmakers to act well in advance of TRIA’s scheduled expiration on Dec. 31, […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
The Real Estate Roundtable’s Q3 2025 Sentiment Index shows increased confidence among industry executives as market conditions stabilize and sector-led growth emerges. The overall Index registered a score of 67—up 13 points from Q2—with notable increases in both the Current (63) and Future (71) indices. (Full Report)| The Real Estate Roundtable
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The Real Estate Roundtable’s Q3 2025 Sentiment Index reflects increased confidence among commercial real estate executives as market conditions stabilize and sector-led growth emerges. The Q3 Index posted an overall score of 67, a 13-point increase from the previous quarter, with notable increases in both the Current (63) and Future (71) indices.| The Real Estate Roundtable
The Senate Banking Committee this week unanimously advanced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025, a sweeping housing reform package led by Chair Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) aimed at addressing the housing crisis by expanding supply, improving affordability, and increasing oversight. It focuses on streamlining regulations, incentivizing construction, and supporting vulnerable populations like veterans and the homeless. The...| The Real Estate Roundtable
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Statement by Real Estate Roundtable (RER) President and CEO Jeffrey D. DeBoer| The Real Estate Roundtable
Bipartisan lawmakers this week discussed reforms aimed at reducing barriers to housing development and increasing supply during a congressional hearing on the nation’s housing shortage.| The Real Estate Roundtable
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) —“The Real Estate Roundtable supports the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. We urge its final passage and speedy enactment. This legislation will spur needed investment in our nation’s housing supply, strengthen urban and rural communities, and grow the broader economy to the benefit of all Americans.”| The Real Estate Roundtable
ASSOCIATION OF FOREIGN INVESTORS IN REAL ESTATE (AFIRE)| The Real Estate Roundtable
Statement by Real Estate Roundtable President and CEO Jeffrey D. DeBoer| The Real Estate Roundtable