Real Estate News 02/20/2026

Once reserved for the ultra-wealthy, private investments could enter everyday 401(k)s as voter support grows and major providers move ahead.

In The News:

USA Today – “Trump wants private equity in 401(k)s. Voters approve.“ (02-18-2026)

“The introduction of private investments in 401(k) plans is a much-debated initiative of the Trump Administration. But voters seem to like the idea.”

CBS News –“What qualifies as a hardship with the IRS?” (02-18-2026)

“The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collected trillions of dollars in outstanding taxes last year, but there are still millions of Americans who have not yet paid their tax debt and are now officially behind on what they owe.”

YahooFinance –“How Much Americans Rely on Social Security in Every State in 2026” (02-19-2026)

“The No. 1 state where retirees rely on Social Security isn’t California or Hawaii. New research from GOBankingRates reveals 41% of West Virginia households heavily depend on these benefits.”

CPA Practice Advisor –“Most Taxpayers Trust Tax Pros Over AI for Tax Preparation, Survey Finds“ (02-19-2026)

“A majority of Americans say they don't trust artificial intelligence to prepare their taxes—even less so now than last year, according to a new report from Invoice Home.”

Forbes –“Mamdani’s Proposed 9.5% NYC Property Tax Increase Stirs Debate“ (02-18-2026)

“Zohran Mamdani won the election to be New York City’s Mayor starting in 2026. Mamdani won, in part, due to his aspirations of making New York City more affordable through expanded offerings. ”