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SAREC Daily Investment Briefing | March 31, 2026
*Sino-American Real Estate Chamber · For Outbound Investors*

[Macro Policy] Fed Holds Rates Steady, Only One Cut Projected for 2026
Summary: The Fed voted to keep benchmark rates unchanged, with the dot plot signaling just one cut this year amid persistent inflation driven by Middle East energy volatility. Outbound developers should build conservative exit timelines into underwriting and avoid relying on near-term rate relief to validate deal economics.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/fed-interest-rate-decision-march-2026.html

[EB-5 Visa] Reserved Categories Remain Current for Chinese Nationals; Unreserved Backlog Stagnates
Summary: The March Visa Bulletin confirms that Rural, High Unemployment Area, and Infrastructure EB-5 categories remain immediately available for Chinese applicants, enabling concurrent adjustment of status filings. The unreserved category, however, remains mired at a 2016 cutoff date. Chinese investors pursuing EB-5 must select Rural or HUA projects to avoid decade-long waits.
Source: https://www.eb5united.com/blog/2026/03/march-2026-visa-bulletin-update-eb5-reserved-categories-remain-current-despite-unreserved-backlogs-for-india-china/

[EB-5 Policy] Grandfathering Deadline is September 30 — Only Six Months Remain
Summary: Under the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, petitions received by USCIS before September 30, 2026 will be legally protected from future legislative uncertainty surrounding the Regional Center Program. General Partners and Regional Centers should treat the next six months as a critical recruitment sprint before this statutory safety net expires.
Source: https://natlawreview.com/article/eb-5-2026-september-30-grandfathering-deadline

[Market Intelligence] Los Angeles CRE in Full Reset Mode; Asset Selection Is Everything
Summary: Office vacancy in Los Angeles has climbed past 23%, multifamily rent growth has stalled, and industrial rents are retreating from peak levels despite improving absorption. Investors should concentrate on Class A office and necessity-driven retail as defensive plays, while steering clear of speculative assets that lack strong fundamental support.
Source: https://www.philippeproperties.com/blog/los-angeles-santa-monica-commercial-real-estate-market-2026

[Financing Strategy] DSCR Loans Offer a Scalable Entry Point for Chinese Outbound Buyers
Summary: Foreign investors continue to drive transaction volume across key U.S. markets, leveraging all-cash purchases and non-QM products like DSCR loans that underwrite against property cash flow rather than personal income documentation. For Chinese outbound investors, pairing a DSCR financing structure with an EB-5 investment framework can meaningfully reduce barriers to entry into U.S. real estate.
Source: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/foreign-investors-us-real-estate/

*Disclaimer: This briefing is prepared by the Sino-American Real Estate Chamber (SAREC) for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. All investments involve risk. Please consult a licensed professional before making investment decisions.*