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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods

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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods. Many cities are pushing opposing regulations—with some testing the limit of what’s allowed. And as much as three-quarters of the developable land in the state is now zoned only for single-family housing, according to UC Berkeley research.

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Environmental Rulings Affecting Residential Construction Put on Pause

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Environmental Rulings Affecting Residential Construction Put on Pause. Two environmental rules affecting the housing industry were paused last week as the Biden administration enacted a regulatory freeze. Read more to see how these pauses could affect residential construction. Housing Policy + Finance. cbroderick.

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Vancouver, B.C., may delay new zero emissions building standards

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may delay net-zero construction requirements for a year due to concerns over building permit delays. The city is beset by a housing affordability crisis and the new rules would worsen the issue. City staff has recommended delaying the regulations to speed up residential permits and reduce the growth of the permitting backlog.

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Okla. Governor Signs Housing Affordability Bill into Law

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Governor Signs Housing Affordability Bill into Law. Before the coronavirus, affordable housing was one of the hottest topics in the housing industry, and despite the shift in focus, the need for affordable options remains. Affordable Housing. Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:28. In order to address that gap, Okla. Read More. .

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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

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The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Density In many communities, zoning laws restrict the amount of land that can be used for residential purposes, often in the form of minimum lot sizes or density requirements.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

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As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. Going with the lowest bidder is rarely worth it. Getting it right the first time can save you time and money.

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Lumber Prices Hit Record High, Threatening Housing's Momentum

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Lumber Prices Hit Record High, Threatening Housing's Momentum. For home builders, framers, and remodeling contractors, the impact has eroded profitability, stalled production, and led to cancelled sales contracts and all-out shut-downs of projects—all of which works against housing affordability. "We Fri, 02/12/2021 - 14:34.

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