The Andrew Tavakoli Center for Real Estate

Recent shifts in U.S. trade and tariff policy have the potential to significantly reshape the spatial distribution of economic activity across the country. While some regions may stand to gain over the long term, others could face slower growth and short-term corrections in asset values.

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused unprecedented destruction, devastating numerous communities. In this post, we have two objectives. First, we provide a preliminary assessment of the number and characteristics of structures potentially impacted by the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire, using data on fire perimeters and geolocated residential properties. Second, and more critically, we explore the challenges facing the Los Angeles housing market as it grapples with absorbing the imbalances in housing supply and demand exacerbated by this crisis.

Thinking back to introductory economics, you’ll probably remember a figure that looks something like the one below. This is a demand curve, and is meant to capture the natural tradeoff between prices and quantities observed in most markets. Consider tickets for a USC football game.

There has been increasing interest from major news outlets regarding “Wall Street” investors in single-family homes. This term is used to describe institutional investors that raise capital either from large private investors, or on the stock market with the aim of purchasing single-family homes, and managing them as rentals.

The short-term rental (STR) market has undergone remarkable transformations in recent years, fueled by technological innovations, evolving consumer preferences, and shifting regulatory landscapes.

Green explains that the government’s proposed 50-year mortgage may lower monthly payments, but the difference wouldn’t be enough to offset rising interest rates, ultimately costing families more.

Green says paying a month’s rent just to get a guarantor “seems excessive,” and calls housing affordability a federal responsibility.

In the wake of the L.A. fires, Green explains that rebuilding will requiring engaging with people to determine what they want and expect going forward.

Green says California’s insurance rules may lead homeowners in high-risk areas to self-insure.

Leonetti, adjunct professor of accounting, speaks to Financial Advisor about the financial impact of the L.A. fires on banks and the challenges surrounding jumbo loans.

Olympian and 2019 Ivy League Player of the Year Miye Oni builds on his athletic achievements with an MBA from USC Marshall.

Assistant Professor Andrii Parkhomenko’s research analyzes how rising housing prices are driving economic polarization.

New research by USC Marshall’s Diego Daruich and the University of Texas at Austin’s Eric Chyn explores what happens when small-scale housing and neighborhood programs are expanded citywide — and what it means for reducing inequality.

In the Trojan Network of veterans, Thomas Vriens MBV ’21, a director at GHP Management, found a lasting community that helped him thrive after service.

Rebecca Borough ’16 takes lessons from the MSSE program to Tiny Topanga.