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

The Robert Weiler Company

Properties may include apartment buildings and condominiums, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial sites, and land for sale. If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. Keep your property up-to-date.

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4 Effective Steps to Find Commercial Rental Properties for Sale

The Robert Weiler Company

Property taxes in the area. Local amenities. Opportunities for future development and zoning ordinances. Average prices of comparable commercial rental properties available in the area. Now that you have (hopefully) found a few ideal commercial rental properties for sale, it’s time to crunch the numbers.