Real Estate News 02/11/2026

Los Angeles has rolled out a sweeping adaptive reuse ordinance, clearing the way for empty offices, shops and even parking garages to be fast-tracked into housing as the city looks to ease its deepening housing shortage.

In The News:

Yahoo Finance – “Thousands of apartments set to take over empty office buildings with new L.A. ordinance“ (02-11-2026)

“Los Angeles officials just made it easier to convert empty commercial buildings to housing, opening the door to the creation of thousands of apartments across a city clamoring for housing.”

Investopedia –“How Gen Z's 401(k) Balance Measures Against Other Generations Today” (02-09-2026)

“Gen Z workers have an average 401(k) balance of $13,500, with a 7.2% employee contribution rate that climbs to 10.9% when employer matches are included.”

CNBC –“Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ may spur significant changes to higher education in 2026 and the rise of ‘un-college,’ experts say” (02-08-2026)

“More students are seeking a two-year degree or shorter-term credential over a four-year college, recent studies show. ”

MSN.com –“Trump doesn’t want America to be ‘a nation of renters,’ but experts say at least one of his proposals may put homeownership more out of reach“ (02-03-2026)

“President Donald Trump said he is reestablishing the American Dream of homeownership, but one of his most recent housing policy proposals may put the dream even more out of reach, experts say.”

The Globe and Mail –“A decade-by-decade look at why and when housing became unaffordable“ (02-11-2026)

“The housing affordability story in the biggest Canadian and American cities is driven primarily by zoning restrictions, land-use rules, monetary policy and population growth. ”