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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

Striking a proper balance starts with recognizing that even the best regulations carry a price tag — and that the bill ultimately gets paid not by developers, but by local residents. Philadelphia recently offered developers a 10-year tax abatement for new construction. The cost of regulation.

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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

This professional-grade dictation service could save you tons of time on typing reports and taking notes in the field. Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period.

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Appraiser Has Very Big Problems With Borrower

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, and types of bias, Scams on black homes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Twitter: [link] itter.com/apprai saltoday posted by noon Friday – all recent newsletters 2. Glass-Walled, Midcentury Manse in Houston $3.1M

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Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why

Appraisal Today

To read more, Click Here My comments: Although the web page title includes “for new appraisers,” this post has ideas for all appraisers. To read more, Click Here To see the listing with 40 photos Click Here = Can a New Construction Sale be Used as a Comp for an Older Home? Thanks to Tom for writing this blog post.

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8 Different Types Of Home Loans

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If your dream home exceeds this price tag, nonconforming or “jumbo” loans offer the key, albeit with their own unique guidelines (which we’ll cover below). Construction loans provide financing for homes under construction, typically lasting a year or the expected duration of the project.

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How to Finance a New Construction

Assurance Financial

Buying new construction is slightly different from buying an existing home in another way. The rules for loans and financing for new home construction aren’t exactly the same as they are for buying homes that already stand. FAQs About Home Construction Loans. Curious about the process of getting a construction loan?

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100+ YEARS IN, ZONING LAWS INCH TOWARD HOUSING EQUITY

Will Springer Realtor

Suburban residents can be almost assured of the peaceful enjoyment of their home without worrying about a neighbor constructing a rollercoaster or baseball stadium next door. Zoning helps cities and towns allocate space for essential services like schools, parks and hospitals. The laws also play a role in community planning.

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