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DataDigest: New data shows how brokerages, agents, landlords & homebuilders were reshaped by the pandemic

Housing Wire

The increase in the number of firms in 2021, 6.16%, has only been topped twice since the statistics were first recorded in 1978 – 6.33% in 2004 and 12.06% in 1984. This is likely because rates of nonpayment from both commercial and residential tenants skyrocketed during the pandemic. Employment for this group has been on a tear.

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser! Appraisal Business Tips Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! To read more, click here My comments: It has been a while since appraisers made negative concession adjustments.

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Is Rent Control Making a Comeback in Boston?

Boston Appraisal

Despite being voted out by a statewide ballot initiative in 2004, rent control was a popular measure in the places where it was enforced: Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline. Additionally, tenants would hold on to their units to keep the favorable rates, further reducing the number of apartments available to newcomers.

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Is Rent Control Making a Comeback in Boston?

Boston Appraisal

Despite being voted out by a statewide ballot initiative in 2004, rent control was a popular measure in the places where it was enforced: Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline. Additionally, tenants would hold on to their units to keep the favorable rates, further reducing the number of apartments available to newcomers.