The federal government remains shut down for a second week as partisan gridlock over spending and health care continues in Washington. (Punchbowl News Oct. 15, 17 | Roll Call Oct. 14) State of Play Path Forward CRE Impact RER continues to urge Congress to act responsibly to reopen the government and restore critical housing, insurance, […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
The U.S. Senate passed the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025 (S. 2651) on Oct. 9, as part of its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—marking the first bipartisan, comprehensive housing package advanced in more than a decade. (MultiFamily Dive, Oct. 15) ROAD to Housing Act What’s […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
The Real Estate Roundtable (RER) wrote to the Treasury Department this week, urging guidance to ensure the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) Act’s restored 100 percent bonus depreciation provision is successful in spurring real estate investment, job creation, and economic growth. (Letter, Oct. 17) Background Why It Matters RER Recommendations & Perspective The submission from […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expired Oct. 1 as partisan gridlock in Washington dragged into a second week, halting new policies and renewals for millions of Americans and real estate transactions in flood-prone areas. State of Play Roundtable Advocacy Housing Impact Congressional leaders have vowed to revisit flood insurance reauthorization once the government restores […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
The federal government shut down ten days ago, with no resolution in sight. (Punchbowl News, Oct. 9 | Oct. 10) State of Play CRE Impact The longer the shutdown persists, the greater the risk of delayed projects, stalled investment, and uncertainty across real estate markets that depend on reliable federal programs.| The Real Estate Roundtable
Unprecedented demand for electricity is prompting major private sector investments to shore up the grid’s security and reliability, amid the Trump Administration’s cancellation of Biden era clean energy funds.| The Real Estate Roundtable
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
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
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