article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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

The Robert Weiler Company

Some go one step further and fulfill strenuous education and experience requirements to become designated members of the Appraisal Institute. For instance, you may want to share the commercial appraisal with the seller, your lender, and perhaps your local property tax appeal board. Keep your property up-to-date.