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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

A recent survey by Villa noted that some ~60% of rental tenants said that living in an ADU has allowed them to live in a neighborhood they would not otherwise be able to afford — that’s a big deal. Draw structures for loans supporting new construction of ADUs, especially for prefab, are still “clunky.”

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Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024

Empire Appraisal Group

Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024 Design & Architecture , Design Trends By: Barbara Ballinger Source: [link] From ecosystem conservation to “new” darker neutrals in exterior paint, we look at the trends set to take hold in the industry this year. Boschetti Jr.,

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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

This bottleneck has led to significant housing shortages, and left tenants and renters facing ludicrously high housing costs. Consider, for instance, the following types of regulation, all of which increase the cost to build: Building height restrictions, designed by local property owners to lock in the status quo.

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Gross Living Area Discrepancies with Public Data May Differ and How They Occur

Boston Appraisal

Everything from the number of bedrooms to the quality of the construction. This is because construction rules frequently require at least a 7-foot ceiling height for spaces to be considered usable and livable. A small, independent living area constructed on the same property as a single-family home is referred to as an accessory unit.

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Gross Living Area Discrepancies with Public Data May Differ and How They Occur

Boston Appraisal

Everything from the number of bedrooms to the quality of the construction. This is because construction rules frequently require at least a 7-foot ceiling height for spaces to be considered usable and livable. A small, independent living area constructed on the same property as a single-family home is referred to as an accessory unit.

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Why Industrial Space for Rent Is the Hottest CRE Sector in 2021

The Robert Weiler Company

Research : Also coined in the industry as “flex,” flex space is utilized for research and development to design new products. The two scenarios surrounding build-to-suit are speculative buildings and scenarios where the tenant has already been secured. They include showrooms, laboratories, and office space. Appearance.

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The Pros and Cons of Renting Out Your Mother-in-Law Apartment

Zillow

Whether you're buying your first home, looking to build one, or trying to make use of some free space, mother-in-law apartments (also known as accessory dwelling units or secondary units) are a great investment - even if you’re not planning to have relatives move in.

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