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States are making ADUs easier to build. Now it’s up to municipalities to follow suit.

Housing Wire

While state-level ADU policies take aim at local rules that hamper ADU development, there’s still work to be done. Colorado’s HB24-1152 and Arizona’s SB 1415 followed the main tenets of what’s become a standard approach to stoking ADU development. SB 1211 makes it easier to build ADUs on multifamily properties.

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Investors turn their eyes to affordable housing opportunities

Housing Wire

We’re seeing statistics from our developers across the country that their portfolios are holding up well,” he said. For instance, it’s possible that housing tax credits and other supports for affordable housing could be sacrificed or functionally negated by property tax increases.

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Deciding on Your Starter Home: 5 Key Factors to Consider

Eppraisal

Consider proximity to work, schools, amenities, and public transportation. Researching the neighborhood's development plans and trends can offer insights into its future prospects. Researching the neighborhood's development plans and trends can offer insights into its future prospects.

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

D Fritz Appraisals

Home prices, rental rates, and property taxes continue to rise, and with those skyrocketing costs comes housing insecurity. Programs such as BC Builds have partnered with local governments, First Nations, and non-profit organizations to develop housing for middle-income households.

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

The New York state political zeitgeist was recently and suddenly tilted against luxury development in New York City. If this latest turn of events plays out as written, we'll be able to look back at this era as a milestone where the supertanker began to turn in the wrong direction for the new development multi-family industry.

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4 Effective Steps to Find Commercial Rental Properties for Sale

The Robert Weiler Company

Once you focus on these criteria, you will have a better understanding of where you want to begin your commercial property search. Property taxes in the area. Transportation and access. Opportunities for future development and zoning ordinances. Quality of the neighborhood. Quality of the schools. Demographics.

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The Appraiser’s Guide to Evaluating Home Value Before You Buy

Birmingham Appraisal

Consider the proximity to essential amenities like schools, parks, shopping centers, and public transportation. I have found that the school system is the biggest driver of property values in the Birmingham, Alabama market. These features can significantly enhance the desirability and therefore the value of a property.