Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law Blog
In our latest roundup, U.S. Chamber of Commerce creates Housing Advisory Council, a legal battle develops over new federal rules related to mortgage escrow accounts, hospitality dealmakers pursue ‘bigger, higher-conviction’ M&A, and more!
- In the wake of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has created a Housing Advisory Council with the goal of advancing market-driven policies that help increase housing supply and promote affordability. (Julie Strupp, Multifamily Dive)
- Investors in the single-family housing market are increasingly concerned about interest rates, rising insurance and home costs, and the ongoing war with Iran. (Diana Olick, CNBC)
- A legal battle is brewing over new federal rules related to accounts that hold money to pay homeowners’ property taxes and insurance payments. (Sarah Agostino, CNBC)
- On the latest round of earnings calls, several multifamily REIT leaders expressed growing confidence about their prospects in the Sun Belt, where high levels of supply have continued to moderate. (Julie Strupp, Multifamily Dive)
- Construction backlog fell sharply month over month in July to its lowest level since January. (Sebastian Obando, Construction Dive)
- In the first half of 2026, the U.S. travel, leisure and hospitality sector saw $39.6 billion in mergers and acquisition activity, a 106.8% increase in deal value year over year. (Jenna Graber, Hotel Dive)