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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

I grew up in Houston, and I’ve seen the benefits and the pitfalls of real estate development in perhaps the most lightly regulated city in the United States — a place where developers don’t fret about complex building regulations, because such regulations simply don’t exist. The results are uneven, but can be inspiring.

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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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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into their properties. Draw structures for loans supporting new construction of ADUs, especially for prefab, are still “clunky.”

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White House, HUD announce $5.5B in housing and community development grants

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the White House announced $5.5 The funding is designed to address a series of local needs including affordable housing , homelessness assistance and community development. Of the total funding, $3.3 Another $1.3

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Warehouse Space in Columbus, Ohio: 17 Actionable Steps to Find, Lease & Organize Your Next Hub

The Robert Weiler Company

Industrial real estate investors and developers can’t add new properties to the market fast enough. Almost one-third of new warehouse space for lease is snatched up before the construction project is complete. Renters are outpacing the construction of industrial units and warehouses. Don’t make a rash decision, though.

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Graystone: New Seattle Condo Threads the Past Into the Future

Will Springer Realtor

New construction succeeds when the designs marry past with future while fitting in with their surroundings. Thiry exerted a significant influence on the emergence of Northwest style as well as a modernist design. The design is thoughtful to its surroundings – just as Thiry would have wanted.

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Three Types of Commercial Real Estate Obsolescence

Property Metrics

As a result of these changes, a commercial property could be cash flow positive one day and undesirable the next due to shifts in tenant desires or some other factor. . In other words, a property could become functionally obsolete when its design, style, amenities, or technology no longer meet the needs and/or expectations of modern tenants.