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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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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

For instance, you may want to share the commercial appraisal with the seller, your lender, and perhaps your local property tax appeal board. Question 10: What do commercial appraisers look for when determining a property’s value? Keep your property up-to-date. Enhance your commercial property’s curb appeal.