The U.S. levies stiff penalties for breaking U.S. sanctions, and “I didn’t know” isn’t a strong defense. FinCEN notes red flags Realtors should look for.
TaxWatch: Fla. is almost a victim of its own success. New renters poured into the state, notably during the pandemic, but found too few homes to accommodate them.
The White House program didn’t take direct action to slow rising rental costs, and a future national rent-control policy is unlikely given prior court decisions.
NAR responded to the White House rental program by suggesting other solutions, such as grants, and warning that policies can drive housing providers from the market.
The cost to insure commercial real estate loans has gone up. Borrowers usually “hedge” against interest rate changes, and many older agreements are expiring.
