We all know the definition of “House.” As the American Heritage Dictionary defines it, it is a place where one lives; a residence, a house or an apartment, a household. Here is the definition of “Commercial”: “Busy or engaged in commerce or work intended for commerce.” And “Business”: “A generally …
Read More »Billings City Council approves Elks Lodge zoning to make way for apartments
BILLINGS — Billings City Council approved a rezoning of the Elks Lodge property at 394 Lewis Ave to make way for 200 possible new apartment and townhouse residences at its Monday night meeting. The eight-acre Elks Lodge property was changed from all commercial zoning to a mix of commercial and …
Read More »League City Council refuses to support Clear Lake Apartments
The League City Council‘s vote against supporting a proposed apartment project effectively killed him. At the February 24 city council, JMZ Land Co. proposed to build Clear Lake apartments south of FM 518, west of Louisiana Avenue, east of St. Christopher Avenue, and north of Berm Street. The apartments would …
Read More »2 new apartment complexes approved for Myrtle Beach; inhabitants concerned
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) — Hundreds of new apartments were approved by the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board on Thursday, prompting some residents to voice concerns. The two projects approved Thursday would bring more than 500 new apartments combined to the city. A new complex will be built on Fred …
Read More »Carson, Redondo and Torrance to launch legal fight over controversial housing bill – Daily Breeze
Senate Bill 9, the controversial housing development bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September, will face a legal challenge from Carson, Redondo Beach and Torrance, officials said. The bill, signed into law Jan. 1, allows owners of single-family homes to split their lots into duplexes, with up to two …
Read More »Developers Seek Approval for Small Cottage Development in Northwest Brainerd – Brainerd Dispatch
BRAINERD – A proposal for a supportive housing development with small cottages in Brainerd has broad support from the town’s Planning Commission as long as a few concerns are addressed. Vicky Kinney appeared before the Planning Commission on Wednesday January 19 to present her plan, which consists of three phases …
Read More »Rapid City issues nearly $ 400 million in building permits in 2021 | Local
Rapid City ended 2021 with the highest building permit valuation on record with $ 398,581,999 out of 4,166 building permits. The top five permits issued in 2021 are all valued at more than $ 10 million, according to the city. Community Development Director Vicki Fisher previously said the city broke …
Read More »Approved cabins on Walnut Ave.
After questions about the density, neighborhood impact and price of the proposed cabins, the Sonoma Valley Citizen’s Advisory Committee unanimously approved the design of five rental cabins on 0.32 acre land along off Walnut Avenue, near Maxwell Farms Regional Park. Each of the cabins will be 895 to 900 square …
Read More »Campbell ousted from San Diego City Council chairman, replaced by Elo-Rivera
San Diego City Council on Monday ousted Jen Campbell as board chair, replacing her with board member Sean Elo-Rivera. Campbell was elected to the post by her peers in 2020. Board chair votes in odd years are traditionally routine re-elections of the incumbent, but five board members – Joe LaCava, …
Read More »Renters continue to move out of Toronto for cheaper apartments in small towns
Average rental prices in Toronto have now been rising for seven straight months, starting in October – a significant trend given that they fell completely amid the COVID pandemic, shaking up markets both locally and in small businesses. cities across Ontario. And yet, while we have seen steady month-over-month price …
Read More »Since Americans returned from WWII, inflation hasn’t run through the economy like it is now
Construction of residential single-family homes by KB Home is shown under construction in the community of Valley Center, California, United States, June 3, 2021. Mike Blake | Reuters Since Americans returned from World War II, inflation has not penetrated the US economy as it is now, and it may continue …
Read More »Investors acquire record over 90,000 homes in third quarter
Eagle-eyed real estate investors betting on continued housing shortages in the United States set a third quarter record, as Redfin reports that investors accounted for a record 18.2% of US homes bought, compared to a revised rate of 16.1% in the second quarter of 2021 and 11.2% year-on-year. In total, …
Read More »Apartment complex proposed next to Lac de Crève Coeur
Most of the land is vacant and has been reserved for industrial, commercial or agricultural uses ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A massive new apartment complex with nearly 800 apartments would be built next to Creve Coeur Lake in a plan being considered by the City of Maryland Heights. Developer …
Read More »“What is the history of housing in Tillamook County? Chapter 5 – Townhouse – Tillamook County Pioneer
By the Tillamook County Housing Commission Outreach CommitteeMichele settled into one of two bright red resin Adirondack chairs on her lovely patio with fireplace outside her townhouse style condo nestled among the trees on a Manzanita gray fall afternoon . We started our conversation about townhouse living as an additional …
Read More »Hostility to the real estate private equity push is wrong
20 November 2021 “VOUTSIDE ULTURESRead one of the many placards held up by young demonstrators at a recent rally in Dublin. The cause of their anger was skyrocketing rents in the Irish capital, pushed up as the fastest growing house prices in years made renting more attractive. The feeling is …
Read More »A look at the latest residential projects in the area – WSOC TV
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Although the weather turned cooler – somewhat – in October, construction of new apartments in the Charlotte area has warmed up. In NoDa, for example, Atlanta developer Wood Partners launched its Alta Filament apartment development on North Davidson Street between East 21st and 22nd Street last …
Read More »Officials in Walton County, Fla. Review residential proposals
FREEPORT – The Walton County Technical Review Committee (TRC) sent out two proposals on Wednesday that would turn over a significant number of residential structures on small plots to their respective developers for further work. The TRC also gave the green light to a third project that would do the …
Read More »Augusta Planning Commission recommends denying the application for rezoning of the West Augusta apartment complex
AUGUSTA, Georgia (WJBF) – A motion going forward to the Augusta Commission is recommended for municipal leaders to give the Red light. “For those of us who live and call this area our home, I think we should be regarded, highly,” said Randy Sasser. A strong army of Fox Hall …
Read More »Imperial Beach strives to bypass parking crisis
Secondary Accessory Unit on 16th Street, Imperial Beach As a small, overcrowded coastal town, Imperial Beach lacks both parking and affordable housing. Some fear that new state laws that make it easier to build apartments for grannies will make the situation worse. Families are already multiplying, said the mayor of …
Read More »Volusia Business News: These beach vacations will cost more | Business
The Volusia County hospitality industry appeared to continue to thrive in August, despite the reopening of schools across the country. Bed tax collections in Volusia increased by 53.67% in August compared to August 2020 and by 56.34% compared to August 2019. It was the first time that collections exceeded 1 …
Read More »Teresa Mosqueda defends Seattle City Council position 8 against challenger Kenneth Wilson
Teresa Mosqueda says she wants to return to City Hall so she can continue working on solutions to crises like homelessness, gun violence and systemic racism. For her, this means financing more affordable and supervised housing, transferring dollars to police alternatives and allowing the construction of apartments in all neighborhoods. …
Read More »The retirement home in Pewaukee will consist of 161 single-family homes
The town of Pewaukee will soon have a new senior living community. Located on 24 acres at W239 N2492 Pewaukee Road, the project will include more than 160 single-family homes, according to a press release from The Waters Senior Living LLC. “There will be 161 single-family homes spread across a …
Read More »The historic Bishops Lane cottage will soon be moved to make way for a new home
Over the next few months, a historically designated house will be moved from Bishops Lane in La Jolla to an adjacent property to make way for a new residential development. According to the San Diego Department of Developmental Services, an application was filed Aug. 26 for a coastal development permit …
Read More »How an 11-foot-tall 3D printer helps build community
Square feet Three-dimensional printing can create almost any object. A partnership in Mexico puts this theory to the test, building a village for residents living in poverty. Pedro García Hernández, 48, is a carpenter in Tabasco state in southeastern Mexico, an area of the country surrounded by tropical forests where …
Read More »Flood insurance costs set to skyrocket for some
In 2019, FEMA said it would instead price flood insurance based on the particular risks each property faces, a change the agency called “Risk Rating 2.0.” After a delay by the Trump administration, the new system will go into effect next month for people purchasing flood insurance. For existing customers, …
Read More »What is the difference between Alexandria’s co-living policy and classic apartments? | ALX now
Apartment kitchen, via Naomi Hébert / Unsplash Alexandria is moving forward with a proposal to facilitate the construction of housing that allows multiple unrelated adults to share amenities. While this sounds a lot like ‘having roommates’ – which is okay, in case you rent an apartment in Alexandria and start …
Read More »West Milford, NJ: “A true country town” near town
Barbara and Peter Tirado spent 37 years in Queens, but when their daughter got married and moved to New Jersey, they decided to follow her across the Hudson River. “We couldn’t afford to live on the ocean, so we decided to live on a lake,” said Tirado, 65, a retired …
Read More »Plano’s plan commission defers decision on historic Haggard farm project
Plano planning officials have delayed a decision to develop part of the city’s pioneer Haggard family land along the Dallas North toll freeway. Haggard Enterprises Ltd and Dallas developer Stillwater Capital want to dezone more than 142 acres on Spring Creek Parkway, just east of the toll highway, to build …
Read More »Kitsap County housing projects currently under development
Here is a list of residential housing projects Developing in Cities and Unincorporated Kitsap County: Poulsbo 720 units approved, under construction site or building construction 582 units in land use permit review Total: 1,302 new units Residential development – Building / construction in progress: 187 units Flat Crystal View – …
Read More »Upcoming regulations for street vendors, according to Mayor Gloria
SAN DIEGO – Street vendors are popping up all over San Diego, allowed to set up virtually anywhere within city limits with few regulations. One of the main places they gather to sell merchandise is along the Mission Beach boardwalk. Mission Beach City Council chairman and local business owner Matthew …
Read More »Newsom signs measures to allow more duplexes and apartments near public transportation – CBS Los Angeles
SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) – Two days after surviving the recall effort against him, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills aimed at addressing the housing shortage and affordability crisis, one of the most pressing issues in the state. “Having a significant impact on this crisis will require bold investments, strong collaboration …
Read More »Kalispell approves list of high density housing
Kalispell City Council approved two separate housing projects totaling more than 500 units, including single-family residences, townhouses and cottages, at its August 2 meeting. Located just west of the Kalispell Bypass near the Foys Lake Road interchange, the Mountain View development will be a high-density project consisting of 407 housing …
Read More »Plan for homeless village of small houses goes to Des Moines city council
A Des Moines-based nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless people survive, find housing and rebuild their lives has completed the first step in creating a transitional housing community on the south side of Monks. On July 15, the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the rezoning of the land at 1661 …
Read More »city moves towards easing restrictions on new apartments in business districts | Webster Kirkwood Times
On July 6, Webster Groves City Council reviewed code changes to allow multi-family housing in its business districts. The city defines multi-family housing as apartments, apartment hotels, storefront residences, townhouses, and condominiums. At its July 6 meeting, the council backed a plan to increase the allowable height of buildings from …
Read More »360 units Pointe Grand Apartments seek city approval for Southwest Ocala site
A developer is hoping to gain approval from Ocala City Council to move forward with a new 360-unit multi-family apartment complex in southwest Ocala. Pointe Grand Apartments will appear before Ocala City Council for its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 20 at 5 p.m. at Ocala City Hall (110 SE …
Read More »Crosslake: Resident asks city to fix short-term rental issues
“I know I can fill this room with neighbors who want to come here and talk about issues with these things,” Jeff Pfaff told the board at its regular meeting on Monday, July 12. He said there were problems every week in his neighborhood. The city does not have its …
Read More »Hotel, shops, rental chalets among the uses proposed within the framework of the Lanier Raceplex complex
The development could include a hotel, restaurants and shops, as well as 82 cottages that can be rented out during race weeks and 17 single-family homes along Benefield Road, just north of the Oval Track near Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Other uses could include an event center, 50 luxury RV …
Read More »Napili’s house under fire from the city council | News, Sports, Jobs
An aerial photo shows a Napili house under construction this year. Residents have expressed concern about the large house and its clearance process. Maui County Council’s Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee discussed the matter at its meeting on Tuesday. Photos of Maui County After residents alleged that a monster …
Read More »San Diego’s new park proposal is truly an affordable housing incentive
Eric Harris (right) plays basketball with his sons on a court near Sherman Elementary School. / Photo by Adriana Heldiz San Diego finally has a solution on the table to make the city’s saddest parks less and also to inspire developers to build affordable housing alongside public transportation. The city …
Read More »Despite opposition to rural zoning change, Qualicum Beach project passes third reading – Parksville Qualicum Beach News
A public hearing on a zoning change application to allow six rural cottages for rent at 545 Nenzel Rd. Received mostly negative reviews from residents of Qualicum Beach who were given an opportunity to voice their opinions. Some residents claimed during the hearing, held via Zoom on June 16, that …
Read More »Top Tips For Millennial Home Buyers, According To Realtors
I spent weeks chatting with realtors across the country about the chaotic market. They shared their top tips on what to know up front and how to win a bidding war. I found four things to remember, one of which is that buying too quickly can lead to regrets. See …
Read More »Next Step: Consider Schools in Development Planning
What’s Next with Nicole is a bi-weekly opinion column. The opinions expressed are those of the author alone. This Sunday is the last day to give your opinion on “Planning the Lee Highway“, a multi-year planning process for the corridor which has now produced specific proposals for levels of development, …
Read More »Charleston Wants to Pay Homeowners to Help Create Affordable Homes on Their Properties | New
Charleston officials are trying to convince homeowners they should add small, affordable apartments to their properties, and the city is ready to offer financing to several residents to help them build this home. The city’s Department of Housing and Community Development plans to provide up to $ 200,000 in grants …
Read More »What is happening here? Heritage house on the former farm of Caledon Est to be transformed into a pumping station
Have you noticed that the old house from the old McLeod Farm in Caledon East has been moved to the Airport Road property? The house is currently listed as an undesignated property on the Town of Caledon Heritage Register. But, with the land being approved for a new subdivision by …
Read More »The town planning commissioners denounce the unequal treatment of tenants
A rezoning case at Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting sparked a conversation between commissioners about the disparate treatment between tenants and single-family homeowners in the rezoning process. A 330 unit multi-family project with 33 low income units is planned for a long, narrow 4 acre lot at 7113 Burnet Road which …
Read More »New York’s most expensive homes sold in May
The limestone tower at 220 Central Park South, New York’s most expensive residential building and arguably the most profitable in the world, has had its first resale. A three bedroom area encompassing half of the 55th floor closed at the full asking price of $ 33 million, which is 23% …
Read More »Calabria: we need a new set of amendments to the PSPA
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria said the controversial changes made to Fannie Mae and Freddie MacThe end-January preferred stock purchase agreements should be just the start. “I said in January, when the FESP was signed, there must be another round of amendments. January is really a bridge,” he …
Read More »Foreign cash buyer now considering mortgage, says UK finance guru
Islay Robinson, co-founder and CEO of London-based Enness Global Mortgages, is not one to shy away from tough situations. In fact, that’s exactly what he and his firm specialize in: solving complex, high-value mortgage scenarios. “We help high net worth and prominent individuals secure mortgage financing against international real estate …
Read More »Zombie seizures increase 21% nationwide in Q2 2021
IRVINE, Calif., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ATTOM Data Solutions, custodian of the nation’s leading real estate database, today released its second quarter 2021 report on vacant properties and zombie foreclosures showing that 1.4 million (1,409,457 ) residential properties in United States are vacant this quarter, representing 1.4% of all …
Read More »Condos make a comeback as buyers show renewed interest in city life
BOSTON – The pandemic has turned the real estate market upside down. Suddenly the suburbs were hot and interest in city life died down. But now, condos are making a comeback. According to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors, the number of condos sold in April increased 60.3% year over …
Read More »Former Charleston football stadium to accommodate a mix of uses with 320 apartments | Immovable
A site on Daniel Island that once hosted professional football matches and music and food festivals will soon become a place to live, shop and eat. Atlanta based Owner properties plans to transform the 36-acre property surrounding the former MUSC health stage in a 320-unit apartment community, approximately four dozen …
Read More »Increase Olympia’s residential building capacity under HB 1923
May 20, 2021 through Joyce phillips Category: All images on this blog have been provided courtesy of the City of Olympia. Recognizing that housing affordability was becoming a crisis in Washington state, lawmakers passed E2SHB 1923 in 2019 and SHB 2343 in 2020, which encouraged cities to take specific steps …
Read More »Linden Row historic outlier begins new chapter as apartments
This mid-19th century townhouse at 114 E. Franklin St. in the Linden Row block has been converted into 11 studio and one-bedroom apartments. (Photos of Jonathan Spiers) After years in the shadow of Linden Row Inn, the last of the original Linden Row homes not included in the hotel is …
Read More »Partners in Housing Adds Apartments for Homeless Families in Colorado Springs | Homeless
Three homeless or near-homeless families will move to a new Partners in Housing apartment complex next week, after a groundbreaking ceremony Monday afternoon. People may think that just three one-bedroom apartments are added to what has become a shortage of transitional and affordable housing in Colorado Springs, said Mary Stegner, …
Read More »Commission suspends approval of new vacation rentals – St George News
Washington County Commissioner Discusses Need for County to Revise Short-Term Rental Policy, St. George, Utah May 4, 2021 | Photo courtesy of Washington County / CEC, St. George News ST. GEORGE – Due to fears that the county’s current policies regarding the regulation of vacation rentals, also known as short-term …
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