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NYT: Rising insurance costs impinging on affordable development efforts nationwide

Archinect

Unlike market-rate apartment developers, those building multifamily projects financed by subsidies and tax credits do not have the ability to simply pass on those higher insurance costs to tenants, since they are limited by government guidelines as to how much rent they can collect.

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NIBS report: Small commercial buildings offer huge energy efficiency retrofit opportunities

BD+C

In a report this week from its Council on Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (CFIRE), the National Institute of Building Sciences issued the findings and recommendations on the financing of small commercial retrofit projects for energy efficiency.

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This French fixer-upper boasts a barrel-vaulted glass roof

The Spaces

Today, Niort is a finance centre, home to France’s major mutual insurance companies, but the historic port town also boasts some of the country’s best-preserved architecture, spanning the medieval period to the 19th century, like this unique townhouse in the Saint-André neighbourhood.

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10 Tips for Designing a New Home

Aric Gitomer Architect

The design of your home is under the command of your finances. So, when you’re deciding on your finances, don’t just limit it to the design and construction costs. So, here are ten tips that could be useful to you as a homeowner when designing a new home. In other words, your bank account is going to dictate the entire process.

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Revitalize Your Space: A Comprehensive Guide to Planning Your Home Renovation

The Architecture Designs

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of home renovation, culminating in a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of financial safeguarding through understanding your home insurance policy, including the nuances of subrogation claims. Look for licensed, insured, and highly recommended professionals.

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Some Good News? More Rentals Are Now Vacant Nationwide

Dwell

This is because, "you have much higher interest rates, you have some tighter financing on the lending side," Hermann says. What banks are seeing are cooling rents and higher operating costs— especially skyrocketing insurance premiums. Banks can look around and see what’s happening."

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Small commercial buildings offer huge energy efficiency retrofit opportunities

BD+C

In a report today from its Council on Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (CFIRE), the National Institute of Building Sciences issued findings and recommendations on the financing of small commercial retrofit projects for energy efficiency. respectively). read more.