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CITIES FACE DAUNTING OFFICE-VACANCY CHALLENGE

Will Springer Realtor

Our urban area accounts for about half of the city’s economic activity, and the Seattle Chamber noted that rising office vacancies coupled with less construction could lead to $2B in decreased revenue. Local government, developers, architects and others will need to step up and take responsibility for the sake of our city.

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SEATTLE ‘WALKING’ TOWARDS URBAN CONNECTEDNESS

Will Springer Realtor

These findings provide a strong economic base and cement walkable urban places and development as the wave of the future, as we move toward a more connected, environmentally sustainable way of life.” In addition, discussions are well underway between city leadership, neighborhood advocates and developers to consider placing a “lid” over I-5.

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South Portland—Neighborhood Analysis of Single-Family Residential Homes (July 2019)

Portland Appraisal Blog

It is connected to the east side of the city via four bridges and boasts some of the city’s modern skyscrapers—including the John Ross Tower , Portland’s largest residential structure. Data was pulled from the year 2000 to the present date. There has been relatively little new construction in the neighborhood with ~5.8%

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IN DIRE NEED OF GENERATIONAL RESPONSE TO HOUSING SHORTFALL

Will Springer Realtor

annually between 1968 and 2000 but has since dropped to an average rate of 0.7% And, Seattle’s attempt to force building developers to incorporate more affordable homes within their new residential endeavors yielded only 21 units in 2020 out of a swell of 224 construction projects. The nation has faced a shortfall of 5.5

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HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS AND FAIR HOUSING RISKS

Will Springer Realtor

We can look back to post-World War II when HOAs helped to create the initial segregation of the suburbs with planned developments – such as Levittown in New York – and gated communities. The overall total was only 19% in 2000. BENEFITS OF BUYING NEW Are you thinking of buying a home but can’t afford the high-interest payments?

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JUST IN TIME: THE 15-MINUTE COMMUNITY

Will Springer Realtor

Urban planners have a name for it: the 15-minute neighborhood and it is already in development in parts of the country, including Seattle. Where would you like to see this type of neighborhood development? were flipped in Q1, the lowest level since 2000, according to ATTOM. Send me a message. ——-.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE COST OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

Will Springer Realtor

. >> Seattle metro has benefitted from 6138 new apartment units in 2023, according to data compiled by John Burns Research and Consulting, which forecasts another 25,687 units in development. 1 with a combined 75,274 units newly completed or being developed. List: $13.9M ($2000/sq. with Dallas metro at No. This 4-bed, 4.5-bath