Property Metrics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Legislative or regulatory risk refers to any change in regulations or law that can impact real estate owners or tenants. Even if changes to laws and regulations do not directly impact real estate, they may indirectly impact property investment through financing or business cash flows. Construction Risk. Location Risk.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

An Inside Look at E&O By Peter Christensen Excerpts: There is no law requiring that real estate appraisers must have professional liability insurance – or E&O insurance as it is often called – except in one state. His law practice is dedicated to valuation issues. I gave up visiting him in the winter. Nationwide, 31.8%

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 14, 2022

The GMA mandates that local policies also guide decisions on transportation, capital facilities and the natural environment. The region’s housing supply crisis is worsening, prices continue to rise disproportionately on consumer goods and services, and avenues to improve new construction are hindered by governmental and economic obstacles.

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is commonly known as the law of diminishing returns. In some neighborhoods, older homes may be highly sought after, while in others, newer constructions may be more desirable. Buyers are frequently drawn to specific neighborhoods for reasons such as safety, walkability, or access to public transportation.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2025

The sight of beautiful houses in Los Angeles transports you to an idyllic version of the city found in classic Hollywood movies. And landlords are already smelling an opportunity to raise list prices, despite laws designed to prevent that. And the wildfires ripping through Los Angeles could make its housing affordability crisis worse.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 13, 2021

And when it comes to choosing whether to purchase an existing home or opt for new construction, there's a lot more to factor in than the curb appeal or how it would look dressed up in Christmas lights. The Pros of Buying a Newly Constructed Home. The Cons of Newly Constructed Homes. Lasting construction. Let's explore.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More: Transportation links are essential for any industrial space or commercial properties for lease. new construction pipeline of nearby buildings. Lastly, perform a parking lot check and note the parking ratios of employees’ spots as well as their proximity to other forms of transportation.

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Assurance Financial

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Tiny houses on wheels (THOW) operate like a trailer and allow easy transportation and setup almost anywhere with the right access points. THOWs also come with many additional financial considerations, like parking fees, water bills, electricity costs and transportation costs. Construction Loans.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 16, 2024

It would include an exception for new construction and substantial renovation or rehabilitation. The Biden Administration believes that a combination of both anti-price gouging policies and the construction of more affordable housing can effectively balance the needs of tenants. BLM is considering an additional 562.5

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2023

Such initiatives include changing certain zoning laws, financing more affordable and energy-efficient housing units and funding research on the topic of commercial-to-residential conversions. Department of Transportation , aimed more squarely at existing zoning law. In this week’s series of initial announcements, the U.S.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

Now, home builders would need to construct as many as 1.2 This was the fastest pace for combined single-family and multi-family construction since June 2006. >> NAHB reported an estimated 15% of all new-construction home sales in the U.S. That’s 52% higher than 2018, when Freddie first began looking at housing shortages.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As with distressed homeowners, you’ll need to be adept at showing genuine empathy while wielding your expert knowledge of probate laws. Features like walkability and easy access to public transportation are considerations for many clients these days. Related article 9 savvy strategies to get more real estate referrals 11.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 11, 2022

As they loosen regulations on the addition of accessory dwelling units (aka mother-in-laws), so too are municipalities dropping requirements for off-street parking within walking distance of a transit hub. First, even though construction is starting to catch up, we have a huge 5.8 For buyers, they can only hope. BY THE NUMBERS. >>

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 29, 2022

A significant indirect influence comes with the infrastructure bill signed into law in November 2021. Construction has failed to keep up with the demand of households, especially with the increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is that a recently passed law may indirectly change the real estate market for the better.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

The pending law is on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature. Whether it was cutting red tape and construction costs or ensuring our cities allow more affordable options near transit and jobs, these bills, working together, mean more homes, at more affordable prices, in communities all across our state.”

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2022

Most zoning laws grant units up to 1000 sq. Also known as a mother-in-law or cottage, the dwellings can offer viable housing to younger buyers seeking to save for their first home or enable seniors to age within a familiar neighborhood. Looking for a sweet deal on a new-construction condo? Click here for the full monthly report.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Two recent laws in Washington reduce or eliminate the need for parking if the properties are in proximity to a transit hub. Interestingly, dozens of state Legislatures reviewed similar proposals this year to reduce parking requirements for residential projects but very few became law. San Jose, Calif., came in second. >>

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 9, 2023

Laws added to the state books this year will certainly go a long way to boost density, particularly near transit hubs, as well as the removal of obstacles toward building accessory dwelling units on nearly any single-family-zoned home. could potentially generate thousands of homes in areas already served by public transportation.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

In calling for rezoning laws to accommodate this concept, Gladney identified five keys that communities should keep in mind when designing their 15-minute neighborhood: Think in terms of mixed-use development, such as a blend of housing, commercial usage and small-scale manufacturing. Promote racial and income equity.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 19, 2024

The 3-month, 2023 session was deemed the Year of Housing, with 23 pieces of relevant legislation becoming law. This so-called transition land is unsuitable for logging or other uses that generate state revenue and will be handed to developers who agree to construct homes for households with incomes at or below 80% of the median family level.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 17, 2024

home sales slumped for the second straight year, averaging 3.96M units transacted (excluding new construction) on a 12-month basis through October, up 2.9% This should broaden the number and type of homes, particularly within walking distance of public transportation hubs. from the shallow 3.85M sold over the same period last year.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

Specifically, the plan calls for the construction and rehabilitation of over 500,000 homes in low- and middle-income areas. Biden is also calling on Congress to eliminate exclusionary zoning laws, which he says inflates housing and construction costs – an issue that has crippled homebuilders across the country for more than a year.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 21, 2025

President turned his focus toward regulatory requirements that account for 25% of the cost of constructing a new home. Curbing Construction Costs According to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors , construction input prices ticked up 0.3% Capitol, the 47 th U.S.

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