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Residential construction jobs now 7.6% above pre-COVID level

Housing Wire

An estimated 140,000 renovated properties purchased at foreclosure auction or bank-owned auction were resold to owner-occupant buyers between January 2020 and December 2021. On the other hand, employment in retail trade declined, losing 61,000 jobs, however it is still 159,000 jobs above its pre-pandemic level.

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From Industrial to Retail: A Deep Dive into Evaluating Commercial Real Estate

The Robert Weiler Company

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More: Transportation links are essential for any industrial space or commercial properties for lease. Sweet Deals Sell Fast: Increasingly, would-be industrial property buyers find that municipalities are looking to incentivize certain businesses while de-incentivizing others.

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An inside look at the latest trends in housing regulation and policy, featuring the 2022 Vanguard Honoree, Armando Falcon

Housing Wire

These conditions are challenging for even the average homebuyer, let alone low-income and minority buyers. There is a growing sentiment in both the public and private sectors that more needs to be done to help consumers, particularly underserved buyers, prepare for homeownership and to close the affordability gap.

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Increase in COVID cases holding back employment numbers

Housing Wire

Private employment gains were largely driven by some of the industries hit hardest by the pandemic – with rises in transportation and warehousing (+145,000) and professional and business services (+60,000), as well as an increased demand for those in the health care sector (+104,000). below pre-pandemic February levels. census count.

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How to Conduct the Most Effective Columbus, Ohio Property Search

The Robert Weiler Company

Consider your desired demographic of customers or renters and buyers and which amenities they would desire; attractions such as restaurants, malls, community centers, family parks, beaches, etc. Tip 4: Tap into Transportation. Many buyers and renters worry about flood risk in today’s world. are a plus.

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Decoding a Commercial Appraisal: Insider Insights

AmeriMac

A commercial appraisal serves as a basis for negotiations between buyers and sellers, as it provides an objective assessment of a property’s worth. For buyers, it helps in determining a fair price to offer, while sellers can use it to showcase the value of their property.

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FHA Handbook 4000.1 Appraisal Changes

Appraisal Today

Most buyers interested in a home that has not been electrified also rely on horse and buggy as a common form of transportation. Therefore, having a stable and/or outbuilding might be more valuable than a more traditional garage to prospective buyers of properties that are not electrified. percent from 5.31