Philip Ashford, Florida REALTOR®’s Post

It's like playing a broken record. But, the only way to add more, and more affordable, housing to markets where people prefer to live is to replace the old structures with something new. This will be controversial as local #zoning regulations will have to be modified. It had to be this way.... #realestate #teardowns #newconstruction https://lnkd.in/eu8gZeER

Here’s data backing up the premise behind MBTA zoning policy: new market-rate housing does help create opportunities for all income levels. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis study demonstrates that for every 100 market-rate units built, 70 vacancies open in lower-income neighborhoods within 5 years. This is important data for rebutting the argument that we should reject the MBTA zoning initiative because it doesn’t have an affordable-housing component to it. It’s proof for what is otherwise an intuitive proposition: higher-income households move into the new market-rate housing, freeing up their less-expensive former housing for someone lower on the income scale, and so on down the line. A 5-year horizon isn’t instant relief, but we have to take big, forward-looking steps to change the fundamentals of the housing market. (h/t Charles River Regional Chamber) #housingaffordability #housingpolicy #zoning

I support light touch density i.e. allowing 2-4 units in single family zones. These units look like single family homes from the street. "American home prices have risen nearly 50 percent in just four years, and the two sides of the housing reform war haven’t budged an inch. One side wants high-density apartments, and the other opposes changing single-family detached zoning. Is there a third way to keep housing more affordable?" First nine minutes of video is a summary. You don't have to watch whole thing unless you're in real estate and want to know more. American Enterprise Institute , Cummins Real Estate Services #AEI #marycummins #realestateappraiser #realestateappraisal #lighttouchdensity https://lnkd.in/g3fbkQpa

Housing should be a right - along with all basic human needs. Ontario is in desperate need of improvements to the LTB, provincial guidlines requiring a level of hygeine for buildings ( a requirement in only some municipal bylaws), an end to our cosntant urban sprawl, with improved public transit and walkable cities. Less single family homes, and more mid-rise apartments (and not tiny 1-bedrooms, ones that people would be content to live in, with parks near by), regulations on condo fees, and mobile home land leases. I have experienced living in a place that was not up to fire code, for approximately a year, recieiving emails to "leave" if I was not content with the illegal fire hazards. I know of full apartment buildings with luxury prices, invested with bed bugs that are refused to be treated appropriately by landlords. It is frustrating to see our provincial government continue to worsen the situation. Here are a few articles on ways we can do better. https://lnkd.in/gfZY27Fu https://lnkd.in/gpMneV8A

It's like playing a broken record. But, the only way to add more, and more affordable, housing to markets where people prefer to live is to replace the old structures with something new. This will be controversial as local #zoning regulations will have to be modified. It had to be this way.... #realestate #teardowns #newconstruction https://lnkd.in/gHz3FMK6

It feels like groundhog day when I read the news about new developments. Every day there is a story about how urgently we need more housing and that is typically followed by another article about a community that is opposed to a new development. The story is always the same. The proposed Project is too big and doesn't conform. I admit that I would not appreciate a 70' tall building in my backyard but unless communities make land available for multi-family projects, then 40b will remain the only solution. With the current cost of housing, we can't only build single family homes. Communities have to start finding solutions or continue to face 40b project and now also the new MBTA communities law. https://lnkd.in/e8MZxpAT

February 2024 Monthly Housing Market Update. The Effective Months of Availability for Single Family Homes is only 1.8 Months. The Effective Months of Availability for Condo/Townhouse is only 2.2 Months. #lasvegasrealestate #hendersonrealestate #northlasvegasrealestate #sellingyourhome #buyingahome #realtor #lasvegashomes #signaturelife

Cities in California are losing jurisdictions for their housing plans revoked. As California addresses the housing crisis, they are encouraging most cities to rezone areas to allow for more density building to address the state housing crisis. What does this mean? More opportunities for developers to buy land and rezone/build multiple houses on lots, townhomes, condos, apartments, etc. PM to discuss opportunities for development where you live in what is becoming a wave of opportunity for investors in real estate https://lnkd.in/gTRbUWBB

Surrey takes bold steps to increase housing supply, streamline commercial development Contact me to discuss the latest scoop in real estate! #parks #firsttimehomebuyersinsurrey #Surreyhomebuyers #langleypresale #surreypresale #surreytownhomes #surreycondos #Langleyrealestate #Surreyrealestate #vancouverrealestate

As a result of the housing shortage, innovative public/private partnerships are emerging in unexpected places. As part of a Utah bill that recently passed, the state treasurer would invest in low-interest loans that developers would use to build homes at affordable prices, ideally around $350,000. . . #realestatedevelopment #housing #realestate #cities