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Opinion: A more balanced approach to manufactured home energy efficiency?

Housing Wire

Both the standards and the underlying methodology used to develop them are fundamentally flawed. The standards were required to take into consideration current manufactured housing construction methods and transportation requirements for homes built in a factory and transported to the site.

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Eleven Types of Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Property Metrics

In the United States, the inflation rate has been around 2% per year since the year 2000. Changes in city growth or transportation patterns or reductions in public goods and services can all negatively impact the desirability and value of a particular property. Space Market Risk. Construction Risk.

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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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San Francisco Historic Places (With Map)

Realvals

The Aquatic Park Historic District, bounded by Van Ness Avenue and Hyde and Polk Streets since January 26, 1984, exemplifies the city’s dedication to leisure, arts, and maritime history that has been pivotal to its development. San Francisco 5/10/2001 Hall of Transportation, Treasure Island SE Side of California Ave.

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Washington Legislators Drive Home More Real Estate Measures in 2024

Will Springer Realtor

One of the top bills that failed would have permitted larger residential lots to be split to as small as 2000 sq. for the development of second residences, such as cottages and other forms of affordable single-family homes. Lower parking requirements for developers of higher-density housing.

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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. Create options for multiple modes of transport – bikes, cars and transit should all be factored in. Where would you like to see this type of neighborhood development? Send me a message.

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