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Housing Starts Slowed in December as Buyer Demand Continued to Soften

Pro Builder

Housing Starts Slowed in December as Buyer Demand Continued to Soften ldeakins Thu, 01/19/2023 - 11:07 Home builders held off on new-construction projects in December as soaring mortgage rates put a dent in homebuyer demand Housing starts fell 1.4% million housing units were started in 2022, down 3% from the 2021 figure.

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Denver Releases Controversial Housing Proposal to Combat a Growing Affordability Crisis

Pro Builder

Denver Releases Controversial Housing Proposal to Combat a Growing Affordability Crisis. The Denver metro could see increased low-income development as a result of a new affordable housing mandate, but many builders aren’t so eager to get on board. Housing Markets. Mon, 02/14/2022 - 10:31. Regional Builders.

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Property Development And Marketing Tips To Maximize Your ROI

Construction Marketing

Though house prices have been steadily rising, the demand for residential and commercial property from both local and international investors continues to surge as well. For example, if you intend to build luxury apartments, your target customers will be comprised of high-income earners.

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Zoning Regulations Pose Challenges for Regional Builders, but Three Female-Led Projects May Help

Pro Builder

These trailblazing women are digitizing zoning codes and regulations to help builders create more affordable housing. As [Sara] Bronin and [Leila] Banijamali are demonstrating, the impact of digitizing the process is not only complex, but it is offering massive positive impacts. Read more.

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How to Complete Construction Months Faster

Wolgast Corporation

We stress the importance of time because we know that the faster construction is completed, the faster you can start generating income in your new space. And Wolgast is your biggest advocate when it comes to speed. Therefore, the bidding and selection process is much shorter in duration.

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Sacramento Torn as Lawmakers Attempt to Rezone Single-Family Lots

Pro Builder

Only permitting new multifamily developments on single-family lots is the most recent move by Sacramento lawmakers meant to address the housing shortage, but it’s expected to make little impact. The legislation, SB 9, would allow up to four new housing units on a single-family lot in certain neighborhoods. Housing Markets.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans. Construction only : This type of loan covers house building costs only and requires for the loan to be repaid in full within a year after the project’s completion or refinanced into a mortgage.