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Florida theme parks creating more housing for employees

Housing Wire

For Universal Studios employees, the owners of the park are seeking to construct a 1,000-unit mixed-use development slated to open in 2026 that would promise a short commute to the Universal Orlando Resort, which is also aiming to open a full-scale third theme park called “Epic Universe” next year.

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The Fed pauses its rate hikes for now, will it last?

Housing Wire

Raising interest rates is designed to tackle those still-high prices outside of the volatile food and energy sectors. next year and to reach 2% in 2026, he added. The FOMC also said it would continue to reduce its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities. Inflation picked up to 3.7%

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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

Appraisal Today

“There are a lot of shingle-style homes here that are iconic, but this one’s distinctive design stands out and is completely different.” Designed for the outdoor enthusiast, the 5,200-square-foot property has five bedrooms and direct access to hiking and mountain biking trails. He has been around for a long time.

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2024 Updated UAD and URAR – What does It Mean for You?

Appraisal Today

The overall timeline has not changed; however, we wanted to provide the industry with more milestone details to help in development, testing and training to prepare for the new UAD and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). To see the timeline (from 2018 to 2026) PDF, Click Here Too large to include in this newsletter.

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Housing Options North of Seattle Near New Light Rail

Will Springer Realtor

While perfection may remain elusive, it’s heartening to see our region boldly move forward with its designs on a network of light rail routes that are slowly connecting north, south, east and west. Here is a look at the new stations north of Seattle and for-sale options: NORTHEAST 130 TH STREET (target open 2026). MOUNTLAKE TERRACE.

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IS THE REAL ESTATE WINDOW CLOSING SHUT?

Will Springer Realtor

As part of the project, developers are sketching out plans for a pair of office towers at least 41 stories tall on a 4.6-acre Estimated opening is 2026. The mansion, built in 1904 of old growth timber from the Brace company mill, is more commonly known as the Brace/Moriarty house and is a designated City of Seattle landmark.

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FINDING THE KEY TO UNLOCK ‘STUCK’ HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE

Will Springer Realtor

Well, I am only a single real estate professional with one opinion but, for me, the solution includes enacting a blend of corporate and federal dollars toward incentivizing the development of affordable for-purchase housing that targets under-served communities whose residents would otherwise find homeownership difficult to achieve.

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