United States: Real Estate

On July 9, the FTC announced that the Department of Justice filed a complaint and proposed stipulated order against a tenant-screening company.

Louisiana's real estate market is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure, petrochemical expansion, and major manufacturing investments. From multi-billion dollar data centers to LNG export terminals and urban redevelopment projects, the state is attracting over $100 billion in capital investment while navigating insurance reforms and evolving energy policy.

How can cities address the affordable housing crisis by redeveloping contaminated industrial sites? This episode explores the intersection of environmental remediation, policy incentives, and real estate development in New York City's Gowanus neighborhood, examining the legal and financial frameworks that make brownfield redevelopment viable for affordable housing construction.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue has initiated rulemaking to amend regulations governing sales and use tax responsibilities for materials used in construction and renovation of immovable property. The proposed amendments establish new presumptions based on invoicing practices and introduce standards for rebutting those presumptions through contractual evidence. These changes will significantly impact how contractors and customers allocate tax obligations for materials, supplies, and equipment in construc

Miami's office market presents both opportunities and risks for tenants navigating the region's rapid growth. Real Estate attorney Alexa Duarte and Savills Associate Natalie Valdez examine the forces driving office leasing activity across South Florida, from Brickell to Wynwood, and reveal the strategies tenants can use to secure favorable lease terms while avoiding costly surprises.

In the weeks since New York City's enactment of a Pied-à-Terre (PAT) tax, or surcharge, on homeowners in late May 2026, multiple additional flaws in the legislation, including those contained in the rules issued...

The New York State Legislature recently enacted the Pied‑à‑Terre Tax (PAT) Surcharge, introducing a significant, additional annual real estate tax on certain high-value New York City residential properties...

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act introduces a groundbreaking prohibition preventing large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, marking a significant shift in U.S. housing policy. With bipartisan support and automatic sunset provisions, this legislation creates new compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and enforcement mechanisms that will reshape the residential real estate investment landscape. What exceptions exist for institutional investors, and how will federal agen

Washington's HB 1491 introduces new requirements for residential development near transit stations, mandating increased density and affordability provisions while offering developers significant incentives including tax exemptions, reduced impact fees, and relaxed parking requirements. The legislation creates opportunities for higher-density projects in transit-served areas, though implementation will vary as local jurisdictions update their comprehensive plans and development regulations.