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Rent Control Policies Gain Traction—Economists Say They’re a Bad Idea

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While many economists agree that measures need to be taken to increase housing supply and resolve a widening affordability crisis, most unanimously argue against such policies. Just 2% of economists polled by IMG felt rent controls in places such as New York and San Francisco were having a positive impact on affordable housing.

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All-Cash Purchases Made Up One-Third of Home Sales in July

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homes bought with all cash is still above pre-pandemic levels after a surge in all-cash purchases during a two-year housing boom. home values have skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic, which means Americans who sell a home in a pricey place like San Francisco may use equity to pay cash in a more affordable area like Las Vegas.

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Cities Where Homeownership is More Affordable Than Renting

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While renting offers flexibility and convenience, homeownership begins equity and can offer lower taxes. The largest cities, such as San Francisco, New York, and San Jose, are best for renters while Detroit, Memphis, and Milwaukee are top markets for homebuying. San Francisco, CA. Housing Markets.

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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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Young Professionals Have Returned to Cities, Impacting Rents

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The FTSE Nareit Equity Apartments index, which tracks publicly traded apartment companies, increased 42% since January 2021. Rents in major metros such as New York City and San Francisco saw double-digit rent decreases. Housing Markets. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 10:00. That’s 25% more than the S&P 500. Apartment owner UDR Inc.

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Award-winning civic design firm RossDrulisCusenbery joins DLR Group

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We are now part of a team of more than 150 collaborative design thinkers aligned behind a design ethos to deliver healing, equity, and transformation for individuals and communities,” said RDC Principal Mallory Cusenbery. RDC staff in Berkeley will relocate to DLR Group’s San Francisco office at 235 Montgomery Street.

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Digital Builder Ep 43: The Reality of Construction’s Changing Workforce

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” How to be More Equitable when Bringing Teams Together Solving issues like gender diversity entails going beyond equity. “It’s the idea of equitable, not just equity,” says Camille. Many of them are in the metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose.