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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

Deezen

Funding has been secured and construction may begin in September on the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, which is planned to be the tallest in USA , says developer Scot Matteson. Construction may begin in early autumn Matteson said that preparations on the site could begin as early as June. "We

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Updated ADU Laws: SB 897 and HCD’s ADU Handbook

Santa Cruz Architect

Just recently, Freddie Mac updated their ADU financing options and CalHFA extended their ADU Grant Program to help even more homeowners build backyard homes. While the Senate voted to pass the law, it will need to be re-reviewed by the Committee on Governance and Finance before it can be passed into law. Concurrent Permit Review.

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Saudi Arabia’s The Line Megadevelopment Gets A Lot Shorter

Dwell

Still, Saudi finance minister Mohammed Al Jadaan said in December that extending the project timeline, "will serve the economy," as new factories must be built and "sufficient human resources" found, reads Bloomberg. The Line, however long it will be at the 2030 goalpost, is currently under construction.

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Baltimore Vacant Houses: Finally Progress and a Viable Plan!

Community Architect Daily

Vacant houses, a drag on Baltimore's neighborhoods (Photo: Philipsen) At least that was the impression one got listening to Baltimore's Housing Commissioner, Director of Finance and the President of the national organization MuniCap on Wednesday. numerous databases with everything from citation data to a property's permit history.

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Some Good News? More Rentals Are Now Vacant Nationwide

Dwell

In the rental sphere, vacancy rates are up nationwide—a good sign that new multifamily construction is bringing some relief to tight markets. In contrast, in Austin, Texas, he says, there were 14,000 multifamily permits issued in 2019, which nearly doubled to almost 26,000 in 2021. percent year-over-year decline."

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Tiny Homes vs Traditional Homes: Which One is the Better Investment?

Architecture Ideas

Despite rising interest rates (~7%), many buyers still lean toward conventional housing due to better long-term financing options and property appreciation. They are easier to finance through conventional mortgages. Long-Term Value and Appreciation Traditional homes generally offer more substantial long-term value.

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In Portland, Oregon, the Paths to Homeownership Are Multiplying

Dwell

At his firm, Oregon Homeworks, permit applications are flying out the door. But these days, he’s mostly left the "5 percent" behind and is signing deeds over to schoolteachers and restaurant managers, people who never thought they’d be able to afford new construction. They no longer have to be smaller than the existing home.

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