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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. The provincial government has a few strategies in place to tackle escalating house prices. More help for renters is coming.

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The “Science” Behind Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

The Robert Weiler Company

The two main reasons behind obtaining a commercial real estate appraisal are buying and selling commercial property and legal governance. Most professional commercial real estate appraisers employ a mix of the following strategies: By cost : How much would it cost to build or significantly renovate the property?

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Investors’ Guide to Mixed-Use Property for Sale: Understanding the Live-Work-Play Hybrid [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

According to the National Community and Transportation Preference Survey by the National Association of REALTORS®, 53 percent of Americans prefer walkable communities. Zoning, which are the laws governing how land will be used, has created more opportunities for mixed-use properties. Convenience steps away.

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8 Sustainability Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate for Earth Day

The Robert Weiler Company

Upgrades to existing buildings brought an even bigger reduction in operating costs globally, with green renovations at 11.5% Construction of new green buildings and green renovation or retrofit projects increase the asset value of buildings by upwards of 9%. reduction in operating costs in the first year and a 16.9%

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Appraisal Quality Tip: Why words matter in real estate appraisals

Clear Capital

With the release of the Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) report, government agencies, lenders, GSEs, and appraiser regulatory bodies are providing more guidance and oversight on this topic. Objective alternative: “The property’s kitchen and bathrooms were renovated in the last year.”

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Biden Administration Looks to Cap Rent Hikes

Appraisal Buzz

It would include an exception for new construction and substantial renovation or rehabilitation. The Department of Transportation (DOT) published interim guidance to permit transit agencies to use their property to support transit-oriented development. BLM is considering an additional 562.5

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Biden’s plan to fix housing supply depends on Congress

Housing Wire

The government would not build any houses. The plan is in addition to measures the federal government announced in September 2021 that the federal government said would create 100,000 homes in three years. million homes, in five years.