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What's next for affordable housing in 2024?

BD+C

What's next for affordable housing in 2024? 0 qpurcell Thu, 12/14/2023 - 15:40 Affordable Housing As 2023 draws to a close, GBBN’s Mary Jo Minerich and Amanda Markovic, AIA sat down to talk about the future. What’s next in terms of trends, technology, and construction of affordable housing? Where is it taking place?

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7 hip high-rise developments on the drawing board

BD+C

In each issue of Building Design+Construction , we feature the latest new construction and renovation projects in our On the Drawing Board section. They include Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill''s whimsical Dancing Dragons tower in Seoul and a 1,312-foot-tall finance and trade center under construction in Nanning, China.

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Gen Zers Are Entering the Housing Market as First-Time Buyers, but Where Are They Searching?

Pro Builder

Gen Zers Are Entering the Housing Market as First-Time Buyers, but Where Are They Searching? As large metro areas become more expensive, young homebuyers are searching for affordable housing in midsize cities. Housing Markets. Thu, 05/26/2022 - 10:33. Salt Lake City topped the list, retaining the No. Louisville, Ky.

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Why Elevated Mortgage Rates Could Be the Housing Market’s Biggest Threat Yet

Pro Builder

Why Elevated Mortgage Rates Could Be the Housing Market’s Biggest Threat Yet. Mortgage rates have officially crossed the 4% threshold, drawing affordability concerns from homebuyers and market experts alike. Housing Policy + Finance. Mon, 03/28/2022 - 10:19. Affordability. Market Data + Trends. Market Data + Trends.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

A construction loan is high-interest, short-term financing that you can use to custom-build your home. If the appraisers approve, the lender makes more draw payments to the contractor. Finding your dream home with all the unique features within your budget and in the perfect location can be challenging.

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Banks Consider Climate Change Risk for Home Loans

Pro Builder

Blue-lining, on the other hand, is when banks or mortgage lenders draw lines of risk around certain neighborhoods and streets based on their susceptibility to flooding or other climate-related disasters. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance.

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4 Foundations of a Successful House Build

Constructonomics

Read on for the four foundations of any successful house build; foundations you will need to have in place to take your dream home from concept to reality. Inspiration. If you aren’t inspired, the design you create for your new home will be bland and boring.