St. Thomas Law Review
Executive OrderFeaturedReal Estate Law
February 20, 2026By Martha Leonard
When President Trump said he wanted to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes, it sounded, to many Americans, like a dream come true.[i] After years of watching Wall Street contribute to rising prices in the housing market, the idea that the White House can “ban” Wall Street from buying homes feels like a long-awaited […]
Copyright LawFeaturedIntellectual PropertyReal Estate Law
February 13, 2026By Frances Lissabet
Real estate law has always been about land, boundaries, and ownership. Modern real estate practice, however, increasingly turns on something less tangible—digital content. Floor plans, architectural renderings, and listing photography now drive buyer interest, shape pricing, and determine whether a property gets attention in a crowded market. Yet despite their commercial value, these materials are […]
FeaturedFederal LawReal Estate Law
February 7, 2025By Lauren Monteagudo
Zoning laws, which were originally created as a way to regulate land use and density in different areas, have developed into an overwhelming impediment for communities to be able to grow and develop.[i] Restrictive land use regulations have been linked to higher housing prices, reduced construction activity, and a decrease in the supply of available […]
FeaturedFlorida LawHousing CrisisReal Estate Law
October 1, 2024By Lauren Monteagudo
In 2023, Florida passed the Live Local Act, also referred to as SB 102. This Act was implemented as a way to “increase the availability of affordable housing opportunities for Florida’s residents, who desire to live within the communities they serve.”[i] More specifically, this Act allocates a historic amount of funding, incentives, programs, and […]
