Mortgage rates are improving faster than early 2026 forecasts, with Freddie Mac reporting rates now dipping below 6%. Combined with about $30,000 more buying power for median-income households over the past year, this shift could start bringing sidelined buyers back into the market.
Building material costs have surged 34% since 2020, adding roughly $10,900 to the price of a new home. A new Senate bill proposing tariff exemptions on construction materials aims to ease these cost pressures and support housing supply—though its path forward remains uncertain.
Tri-Pointe Homes is set to join Sumitomo Forestry’s growing U.S. portfolio in a $4.5B acquisition, reinforcing the trend of global investors targeting high-quality homebuilders. With Tri-Pointe delivering over 6,400 homes in 2024, this deal signals strategic consolidation in the U.S. market.
Capital gains tax cuts on home sales could unlock millions of homes, easing the U.S. 4M-unit supply gap and creating new opportunities for investors.
In this episode, Joey Romero sits down with Matt MacFarland and Amanda Han of Keystone CPA to explore the tax strategies real estate investors need to know. From cost segregation and bonus depreciation to real estate professional status and the short-term rental loophole, the conversation breaks down complex tax concepts into practical insights. Matt and Amanda also share how they transitioned into working with real estate investors and why staying ahead of changing tax laws is critical for both CPAs and investors.
Mortgage rates just hit a 3-year low — boosting buyer purchasing power by $34,000 and easing monthly payments nationwide. New data from Redfin suggests opportunity may be quietly building.
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