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Home prices accelerating in areas without mass transit

Housing Wire

Suburbs, rural areas and small towns have been hot since the beginning of the pandemic, with Redfin searches for rural areas and small towns spiking last spring and housing markets in the suburbs heating up more than other neighborhood types throughout 2020, according to Steven Majourau, a Redfin agent in California’s Central Valley.

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Will the Infrastructure Bill Affect the Real Estate Market?

Appraisal Buzz

The housing market has experienced a turbulent few years, so what can industry experts expect in the future? As energy efficiency becomes a more visible data point, it’s likely that this will become a marketing point for eco-conscious renters and buyers. Secondary Real Estate Markets On the Rise.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Local amenities – how close is the home to hospitals, schools, shops and public transport corridors? Any existing easements or zoning issues.

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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. Ideally, you want your property to be at or very near an intermodal transit point where planes, trains, trucks, and seagoing vessels easily interchange. Are they up to code?

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When Should You Downsize Your Home?

Assurance Financial

While city living tends to be more pricey than living in the suburbs, many save on transportation, utilities and maintenance costs in smaller city quarters. Living in a city might also make travel more accessible due to access to airports and train stations. How to Downsize Your House. Timing Is Everything.