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America’s New ‘Ghost Towns’

Appraisal Buzz

Now Joybird has redefined that term for the modern age. In their new study , “ghost towns” are modern metro areas on the edge of decline due to decreasing population and increasing home and retail vacancies. To create their list of America’s modern-day ghost towns, Joybird analyzed data from the U.S. The 10 U.S.

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The Supply Chain Reaction – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

Within the real estate and the valuation industry, commodities would be housing – the construction of, the buying and selling of, and the financing of. There are distinct supply chains involving residential and commercial construction. Builders are reporting construction delays because they can’t get the appliances.

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Can 3-D printed homes help solve the housing crisis?

Housing Wire

To Ballard, 3D printing technology is evolving to solve a crisis in modern day America and the world: The failure to meet people’s demand for housing. A former Texas A&M cross country and track athlete and Episcopalian minister, Ballard in 2011 co-founded TreeHouse , a retailer to sell environmentally friendly home construction materials.

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How AI and a changing rental market will shape property management in 2024

Housing Wire

The second is a more competitive rental market, driven by record-high construction of multifamily rental properties. These flexible services can attract and retain a modern set of residents who are used to flexible models and digital payment options on their favorite retail sites and online banking platforms.

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Which Markets Are the Nation’s Renters Targeting?

Appraisal Buzz

Minneapolis With its strong job market, walkable neighborhoods, desirable lifestyle, and a growing supply of new apartments with modern amenities, Minneapolis has been on renters’ radars throughout the first six months of the year. RentCafe found the 10 most coveted cities for renters in the first half of 2024 as follows: 1. Washington, D.C.

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners or renters. “[I When including the approximately 900,000 single family homes constructed by new homebuilders during the year, according to data from the Census and U.S.

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Why Manufactured Housing Deserves a Fresh Look

Genworth MI Blog

Truth: A manufactured home is built in a factory and constructed to comply, at a minimum, with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD Code) enacted June 15, 1976. All factory-built homes constructed after June 15, 1976 must comply with the HUD Code or local building code. can work at night).