What the Twin Cities Reveal About Rent Control and Commercial Real Estate Valuation Risk

Walter Duke + PartnersMultifamily, Valuation Risk

Twin Cities rent control commercial real estate valuation risk table comparing St. Paul and Minneapolis

Rent control and commercial real estate valuation risk are often debated in abstract terms. Far less common is a real-world comparison that allows practitioners to observe how different housing policies influence capital behavior, income certainty, and long-term asset value under otherwise similar conditions. The neighboring cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis provide such a comparison. Why the Twin Cities Function … Read More

How Trump’s Policy Reforms Could Reshape Affordable Housing

Walter Duke + PartnersAffordable Housing, Live Local, Trump

Florida Live Local

The affordable housing crisis remains one of America’s most pressing economic challenges. Rising home prices, limited supply, and regulatory hurdles have long hindered efforts to provide affordable housing at scale. As the Trump administration returns to power, proposed or enacted policy reforms could significantly alter the landscape for developers, investors, and policymakers. Will these changes boost supply and ease affordability, … Read More