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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. The analysis showed that on average the appraisal gap is about $50k per building.

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Senate Bill 9: A Game Changer in California’s Housing Landscape

Santa Cruz Architect

Estimates suggest a need for 3.5 Qualifying urban properties in single-family zones can leverage SB-9 to add a second unit, facilitating multigenerational living arrangements or rental opportunities. Properties must meet specific criteria, such as being within urban zones and not located in designated environmentally sensitive areas.

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What's next for affordable housing in 2024?

BD+C

At district levels, we’re seeing zoning incentives that allow greater density or parking exemptions for developments that take significant affordability and sustainability measures, which can really help a project’s bottom line.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

Renovation is not only a new creative frontier for architects, it is the future of architecture: according to Deloitte estimates, up to 90 percent of future development will involve re-designing existing buildings. At this point, adaptive reuse is mainstream, and the carbon-saving benefits are well-known (and widely touted).

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Reasons an Addition Will Improve Your Home

DesignRulz

Comprehend the types of home addition projects Visit your local zoning department. Surveying previous programs in your area will help offer a rough estimate. After getting an estimate, you can meet multiple contractors to find the right one for your project. You can choose to finance the addition reasonably for your pocket.

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How Much Will A Home Extension Project Cost?

The Architecture Designs

The two require finances, so the cost increases. There’s also a possibility of zoning and other regulations surrounding construction projects. With the insight herein, you can estimate the cost of your home extension project. The more square footage of your project, the more likely your project costs will be higher.

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7 Things that you Need to Know while Buying a Property

The Architecture Designs

Calculate Affordability: Employ the mortgage calculators with a view of getting an estimate of the regular monthly payment to be made depending on the amount to be borrowed, the rate of interest and the period of repayment. This will assist you to have a clue on what you are in a position to afford easily.