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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Office Buildings Retail Centers Shopping Centers Transit Facilities Despite the best efforts of city governments and their transportation departments, transit-oriented-development projects often unintentionally burden existing residents and small businesses in the area.

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Single-Family Rental Prices Jump at the End of 2021

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As sellers take the upper hand in a competitive housing market, landlords are also set to end the year on a high note thanks to a steady increase in new lease effective rents during the final months of 2021. Record-high 18% same-home new lease rent growth. In aggregate the SFR REITs reported in 3Q21: 98% same-home occupancy.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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While the national average of per-capita income going to taxes is 9.9 In addition, Arizona’s taxes on property, gas and personal income remain low compared to the rest of the country. Boasting a population of nearly 500,000, Mesa is the 36th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area.

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Rents Keep Rising in U.S. Metros, Pushing Affordability Out of Reach for Millions

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Metros, Pushing Affordability Out of Reach for Millions. Housing costs make up a third of the U.S. While increasing mortgage rates could potentially cool the housing market, rental prices will not be directly affected. The pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in many parts of life, and housing is no different.

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How One Airbnb Host Is Working to Resolve a Rental Affordability Crisis

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Now, she houses tenants with long-term leases in her 296-square-foot “tiny house” in Atlanta. The housing crisis Ms. Price witnessed in Atlanta is playing out across the nation. The United States is short about 6.5 million single-family homes, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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It is administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and offers $7,500 in down-payment assistance with an interest rate as low as 3.75 In addition to driving the housing market, first-time homebuyers also invest in furnishings, appliances and home goods. Quinn launched the Welcome Home Illinois program in April.