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What Impact Will the Infrastructure Bill Have on the Housing Crisis?

Appraisal Buzz

A significant indirect influence comes with the infrastructure bill signed into law in November 2021. Construction has failed to keep up with the demand of households, especially with the increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is that a recently passed law may indirectly change the real estate market for the better.

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My Top 8 Search Criteria For Finding The Best Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

This is commonly known as the law of diminishing returns. Older homes may have unique features or craftsmanship that adds to their value, while newer homes might have modern conveniences and energy-efficient technologies. When all else is equal with a property, those that are larger will sell for more.

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[National Safety Month] How To Prioritize 'Lone Worker' Safety

GoForrmz

On construction or excavation sites with heavy machinery that can obstruct hearing or visuals, you may have more lone workers than you originally thought. For transportation teams, every time an employee is out of cell phone or radio range, they too qualify as a lone worker. . “ ” — EHSToday, citing a TrackPlus survey.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

An Inside Look at E&O By Peter Christensen Excerpts: There is no law requiring that real estate appraisers must have professional liability insurance – or E&O insurance as it is often called – except in one state. His law practice is dedicated to valuation issues. I gave up visiting him in the winter. Nationwide, 31.8%

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

They have also been spending oodles of money to shape their residences to meet new living needs – modern and spacious, when possible – as households live in their homes for longer. The pending law is on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature. Owners are investing about $475B ( yes, billion! And, opening this year, Graystone.

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Why Buy Commercial Real Estate? Deep Dive Into 6 Sought-After Property Types!

The Robert Weiler Company

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More: Transportation links are essential for any industrial space or commercial properties for lease. Not only that, but you want those transit links to be modern, well funded, and in high use. new construction pipeline of nearby buildings. Some items to consider: the vacancy rates.

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PARKING AND THE IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Will Springer Realtor

As they loosen regulations on the addition of accessory dwelling units (aka mother-in-laws), so too are municipalities dropping requirements for off-street parking within walking distance of a transit hub. First, even though construction is starting to catch up, we have a huge 5.8 For buyers, they can only hope. BY THE NUMBERS. >>