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Meet the Organization Crowdfunding for Affordable Housing

Dwell

Small Change aims to allow anyone—not just developers—to invest in projects across the country. Real estate investment hasn’t always had the best reputation. But Pittsburgh-based Small Change is a young company seeking to democratize the field and shift who participates in real estate investment—and how.

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A4 Spotlight: Accessory Dwelling Units in RI

A4 Architects

The fact that the country was in the midst of the Great Depression and there were essentially no zoning regulations further facilitated the break-up of larger houses into apartments and ADUs. The 2018 “Resilient Rhody” plan solidified this commitment, allocating funding for ADU development and relocation assistance.

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Is There a Way Out of Hawaii’s Housing Crisis?

Dwell

The cost of real estate has steadily increased since then, fueled by tropical allure and increased accessibility, with only brief and mild downturns. Myriad state and county land-use restrictions complicate projects, and since Hawaii uses a general excise tax instead of a sales tax, transactions at every stage of development add costs.

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How to Choose the Right Business Property in 2023

Architecture Ideas

However, getting the right business property is not as simple as it seems, especially when you are new in the real estate game. Buying a business property is not your typical real estate game — it is a high-stakes chess match. Investing wisely in developing areas also tends to yield higher returns.

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Density - Dirty Word or Solution?

Community Architect Daily

Suburban fight against new development in Baltimore County (Photo: Baltimore Banner) Onerous regulations have been not only been a tool of separating use, race and class for a long time, they also control how many people can live in a given space, in other words: Density. Fear of density, however, remains.

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Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Townhouse

The Architecture Designs

Homeowners Association (HOA) Many townhouse communities have a homeowners association (HOA) that manages and maintains common areas and enforces certain regulations. Ensure that your budget allows for comfortable and sustainable homeownership without straining your finances. Are townhouses a good investment?

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Is Density a Dirty Word or a Solution?

Community Architect

Suburban fight against new development in Baltimore County (Photo: Baltimore Banner) Onerous regulations have been not only been a tool of separating use, race and class for a long time, they also control how many people can live in a given space, in other words: Density. Fear of density, however, remains.

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