Show Notes - 2026-08-05
Stories Covered
Today:Mortgage rates hit 14-month high, demand falls below year-ago levels. [Market Pulse]National median price rose 1.5% to $434,900; 80% of metro areas saw gains. [Market Pulse]Builders double down on spec inventory despite margin pressure. [Market Pulse]Life science REIT shows signs of recovery after multi-quarter slump. [Commercial & Investment]Prologis acquires European rival Segro for $18.8 billion, expanding industrial footprint. [Commercial & Investment]Florida county becomes first major test case for private permitting inspections. [Commercial & Investment]JPMorgan commits $750 billion to housing through 2035, targeting 1 million affordable units. [Industry & Legal]21st Century ROAD to Housing Act ties federal CDBG grants to local housing production. [Industry & Legal]Lawmakers explain challenges in passing housing bill; forced-sale provision for build-for-rent dropped. [Industry & Legal]SEC's 2026-30 draft plan signals friendlier environment for private capital and digital assets. [Industry & Legal]