Congress Flips Blue! Are Real Estate Investors in Danger?
Key Takeaways Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, but the changeover does not hand either party unlimited control of federal lawmaking. The presidential veto, the Senate's 60-vote cloture rule, and the January 3, 2027 start of the 120th Congress still shape what can become law. The developments that already affect investors on the ground are laws and programs already in place: the 350-home purchase restriction that takes effect January 7, 2027, the permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation, the new Opportunity Zone designations, and the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act. The indicators worth watching through 2027 are tax bills introduced in the new Congress, Treasury and IRS guidance, HUD funding and rules, state legislation, and market data such as mortgage rates, vacancies, and operating expenses. Washington Turns Blue as Real Estate Investors Face a New Political Reality The Associated Press called the Senate for Democrats late on November 3, ...