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Homes in These Pandemic Boomtowns Cost Less Now Than They Would Have a Year Ago

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Roughly one-quarter (25.8%) of homes in Austin, Texas, cost less than they did a year ago, and in Seattle that share is up to 23.6%, Redfin reports. We’re seeing a little more movement among homebuyers in Austin right now,” said local Redfin Premier real estate agent Andrew Vallejo. of homes in San Francisco, 18.3%

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Homes in These Pandemic Boomtowns Cost Less Now Than They Would Have a Year Ago

Pro Builder

Roughly one quarter (25.8%) of homes in Austin, TX cost less than a year ago, and in Seattle, that share is up to 23.6%, Redfin reports. We’re seeing a little more movement among homebuyers in Austin right now,” said local Redfin Premier real estate agent Andrew Vallejo. Similarly, monthly housing payments are down in 18.8%

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Mortgage Rates Have Nearly Doubled in the Last Year—Here’s What That Means for Homebuyers

Pro Builder

In June 2022, 163 Austin homes sold for at least $100,000 above their asking price, and just one month later, that share dropped to 53, according to Redfin. After two years of an ultra-competitive seller’s market, home sellers are now losing their leverage and buyers are regaining negotiating power. Market Data + Trends.

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On the Road Again! Announcing Our 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshows

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you attended this event in Minneapolis last year, you got a sneak peek at our new industry expert speaker this year, Bryce Austin. Cyber security expert and bestselling author, Austin gives a compelling and exciting presentation on “Cybersecurity for a Competitive Advantage” that you won’t want to miss.

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Bringing Industry Expertise to Your Doorstep: A Peek at Viewpoint’s 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow Speakers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Bryce Austin , cyber-security expert and best-selling author gives an exciting and compelling discussion on cybersecurity in the construction industry. How to respond to a cybersecurity incident from a non-technical standpoint: public relations, law enforcement involvement, and contract negotiation with vendors.

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Phantom Payouts

Business Facilities

–While Samsung enjoys $112 million in property tax abatements for its Austin, TX semiconductor fabrication facility, the Times noted, school class sizes in the area are exploding as the state cuts school funding.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Example: 223 in Boston / 187 in Austin = 1.19. To adjust a known cost in Austin to that in Boston, multiply the Austin cost by 1.19. Location cost index (or factor) - the ratio of the cost in one location to that in another location. These may include or exclude currency exchange rates. See also City cost index.