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Boston suburb works to comply with new state multifamily construction law

Housing Wire

The town of Newton, Massachusetts is working to comply with a new state law that requires the construction of new multifamily housing units in areas served by public transit, according to reporting from the Boston Globe. Some apartments have been constructed in recent years, but the construction level has been low.

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Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

Housing Wire

As localities across the country wrestle with housing shortages, one Massachusetts town will make its case to a panel of judges next week to argue against a plan that requires the construction of more multifamily units, according to reporting by USA Today and state records reviewed by HousingWire. According to 2020 data from the U.S.

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HUD details funding, policy support for green homes and climate resilience

Housing Wire

HUD also published guides designed to assist with mobility improvements and decarbonization of existing transportation systems. The department said it aims to alert communities about important elements of post-disaster resilience that research has shown are often overlooked or less understood in the immediate wake of a disaster.

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AI's Impact on Home Construction

Eppraisal

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in various industries, and the home construction business is no exception. As technology continues to advance, construction companies are embracing AI-powered tools and solutions to revolutionize the way they plan, design, and construct homes.

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Snapshot: Q1 Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies

Appraisal Buzz

The rise in delinquency rates for commercial mortgages at banks was driven by banks designating non-multifamily loans–in particular, office–as ‘nonaccrual,’ meaning the loan may still be current on payments, but the lender does not expect to be paid in full. million square feet of office was under-construction as of April, representing 1.2%

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3 Ways to Use GoFormz to Cut Costs

GoForrmz

This innovative form builder allows organizations to seamlessly transition their existing forms into the digital realm or construct entirely new ones from scratch, all through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface – empowering users to craft tailored digital forms effortlessly.

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The BC Housing Crisis: What’s Being Done To Help?

D Fritz Appraisals

While the BC housing crisis is hurting British Columbians, the provincial government is attempting to facilitate faster home construction and increase the number of rental properties through several initiatives. New rules and standardized designs are helping home builders speed up the construction of small-scale multi-unit housing.