Real Estate News 01/27/2026

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

U.S. News – “Would You Buy a Backyard Cottage? Berkeley Legalizes Sales of ADUs“ (01-22-2026)

“Berkeley’s City Council has approved a proposal allowing property owners to sell accessory dwelling units, like backyard cottages and basement apartments, as condos”

CalMatters – “Los Angeles might tweak its ‘mansion tax.’ Here’s why that matters for the rest of California” (01-25-2026)

“The ballot measure do-over is intended to restart apartment development across Los Angeles and ward off a statewide anti-tax crusade.”

CNBC – “New AI tool from Fundrise brings high-level CRE analysis to the public” (01-21-2026)

“Fundrise is launching RealAI, a new artificial intelligence platform that changes how single- and multifamily real estate professionals and individual investors find and use data.”

CBS News – “Will mortgage rates fall after this week’s Fed meeting?“ (01-26-2026)

“The first Federal Reserve meeting of 2026 is scheduled to take place this week, and talk over the future of interest rate cuts is expected to tick up again. ”

FOX Business – “The most buyer-friendly housing markets in the US“ (01-27-2026)

“Indianapolis tops list of 50 metros analyzed as housing market projected to settle into healthier state”