HousingWire Daily James Kleimann on the Florida condo market and the need for a housing czar
Jul 26, 2024
James Kleimann, Managing Editor, shares insights on the Florida condo market's pressing challenges post-Surfside collapse. He discusses the financial burdens from new safety regulations and how rising insurance costs are impacting buyers. Kleimann also highlights the dilemma of increased unit availability against market hesitance. He emphasizes the need for a housing czar to address the staggering housing shortage and critiques governmental inefficiencies in housing policy. The conversation is a deep dive into the current real estate landscape and potential solutions.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Condo Market Challenges in South Florida
04:11 • 6min
Fannie and Freddie's Role and Impact on Condo Financing
10:22 • 3min
Deferred Maintenance and Climate Risks in Housing
13:15 • 10min
The Impact of Rent Control and Financing Solutions for Housing Development
23:30 • 3min
The Case for a Housing Czar
26:40 • 4min