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Finding an affordable place to live in Ann Arbor is getting tougher. Rents in the city have been steadily rising, outpacing incomes for many residents. At Renovare, we work with our communities and vendors to find solutions for all. 💪 The city itself is a major draw. Ann Arbor boasts a thriving cultural scene, beautiful parks, and of course, the prestigious University of Michigan. This desirability fuels high demand for housing, especially apartments. However, the construction of new rental units hasn't kept up, creating a limited supply. This situation allows landlords to charge higher rents, squeezing renters who may be on fixed incomes or just starting out in their careers. The economic boom in Ann Arbor also attracts professionals who can afford pricier housing, further pushing the market upwards. #AffordableHousing #KerrytownDevelopment #CommunityTransformation #AnnArborNews #AnnArbor #Michigan #Wolverines #GoBlue #UMich #TreeTown #PureMichigan #VisitAnnArbor #DowntownAnnArbor #MichiganLife #ExploreAnnArbor #CollegeTown #ArbLife #AnnArborEats #LocalLove #ArtFair #CulturalHub #ShopLocal #MidwestLiving #GreatLakesState

**IMPORTANT UPDATE** As Harbour Village is now 80% complete, we wanted to share info about applications for prospective tenants. Harbour Village is located in South Middleton Township, bordering the borough of Carlisle near the Carlisle United Methodist Church on South Spring Garden Street. It will include six residential buildings with 40 units and a community building. There will be four one-bedroom units, 20 two-bedroom units, and 16 three-bedroom units. Four units will be fully accessible, and one unit will be designed for the hearing and visually impaired. Two units will have rents affordable to households earning 20% or less of the area median income, five units are targeted for at or below 30% area median income, 14 units are targeted for at or below 50% area median income, and the remaining 19 units will be targeted for households at-or-below 60% area median income. Additionally, two units will support individuals with mental health issues, and intellectual or developmental challenges. Homes in Harbour Village will have one or two stories, a front porch, and a private patio or balcony. The centrally placed community building will have a full kitchen, a gathering space for residents, and management and supportive services offices. There will also be a pavilion and a playground. Harbour Village should be ready for occupancy by Nov. 1. The application window will open on Thursday, August 1. Interested renters should go to https://lnkd.in/eu9uDkf9 and fill out an “information request” to be notified when the application is available. #affordablehousing #endhomelessness

For tenants, mobile home parks are a better option than apartments… Forget the sigma for a second… A tenant in a mobile home park has: -             A yard -             No shared walls with neighbors -             Only have to pay space rent (which is usually less than half of apartment rent) -             There is a sense of community within the park So if you really think about living in a mobile home park, there are a lot of benefits compared to living in an apartment. Mobile home parks are a great source of affordable housing and most provide a great place to live.

As a team who lives and works in #Melksham, we completely understand the concerns some people have about feeling like we’re packed in. At times, especially during the rush hours, it can feel a bit tight, but when we look at the data, the picture is quite different. The map above shows population density across Melksham, and what’s clear is that, compared to many other towns and cities, we’re far from crammed in. The light green areas show where population density is low, light blue has medium population density and the dark blues high population density, where more people live per square kilometre. As you can see in the map, Melksham has nothing extreme and mostly green with pockets of light blue. There are areas in the UK with the dark blue areas and they tend be in central London and few other larger cities in the UK. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 — 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐞𝐝. We’re quite lucky to have plenty of open spaces, a good mix of housing, and areas that give families, couples, and individuals room to breathe. So, while it might feel a bit hectic at times, the reality is that Melksham remains a comfortable and spacious place to live. As a local estate agent, we can assure you that the property market here reflects this. We’re not bursting at the seams — instead, we have a town that offers both community and personal space. Let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇

As a team who lives and works in #Melksham, we completely understand the concerns some people have about feeling like we’re packed in. At times, especially during the rush hours, it can feel a bit tight, but when we look at the data, the picture is quite different. The map above shows population density across Melksham, and what’s clear is that, compared to many other towns and cities, we’re far from crammed in. The light green areas show where population density is low, light blue has medium population density and the dark blues high population density, where more people live per square kilometre. As you can see in the map, Melksham has nothing extreme and mostly green with pockets of light blue. There are areas in the UK with the dark blue areas and they tend be in central London and few other larger cities in the UK. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 — 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐞𝐝. We’re quite lucky to have plenty of open spaces, a good mix of housing, and areas that give families, couples, and individuals room to breathe. So, while it might feel a bit hectic at times, the reality is that Melksham remains a comfortable and spacious place to live. As a local estate agent, we can assure you that the property market here reflects this. We’re not bursting at the seams — instead, we have a town that offers both community and personal space. Let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇

The modernization of the view cone policy balances the need for more housing-- with maintaining a livable city that celebrates its unique connection to the mountains and ocean. It’s very encouraging to hear from staff that these changes will result in an additional 75,000 housing units over the next 30 years—much of it rental, with inclusionary below market units; or ownership with inclusionary social housing—plus hotels and office space. In addition to this important and desperately housing supply, the development of new housing and job space will also generate hundreds of millions in CACs over the next 30 years, that will go to fund important amenities like community centres, ensuring there are amenities and infrastructure to support our growing city—new community centres, pools, ice rinks, daycares and more. At the same time, this policy change will strengthen and reinforce many important views around the city. For example, the view from Creekside Park will be opened up and restored because of this work; significantly improving the view – among other examples across the city. This will result in a more inclusive and diverse Vancouver, with more homes, more public amenities, and more vibrant and exciting neighbourhoods. Supporting this motion is the most significant and impactful step we can take as a council to encourage the construction of more badly needed housing.

It is interesting to see that Toronto is allowing apartments as of right on major streets. These are the types of policy solutions that are going to solve the housing crisis in our urban areas. When you do a spot re-zoning through entitlements you increase the land value considerably. This creates value to the land developer to get the project off the ground, but it also drives up land values. When large scale policy changes happen we shouldn’t see the same spike in land values, which allows developers to find the opportunities for missing middle housing where the math works. Looking forward to see the City of Ottawa new zoning by law details coming out this week.

Mississauga is changing. While our downtown is booming with new residents, some of our beloved low-rise neighborhoods are seeing a population decline. Here's a graphic by me explaining laneway suites. What's happening? One way to revitalize our neighborhoods is by creating more housing options. That's where laneway suites come in! What is a laneway suite? It's a small, self-contained home built on the back of a property, accessible from a laneway. Why do they matter? Increase housing affordability Provide options for seniors to downsize and stay in their community Create rental income for homeowners Add vibrancy to neighborhoods By allowing more housing diversity, we can help our neighborhoods thrive and ensure Mississauga remains a great place for everyone. What do you think? Are laneway suites a good idea for Mississauga? #Mississauga #lanewaysuites #housing #neighbourhoods #community City of Mississauga

🌟 Searching for your slice of paradise in Greater Nashville? Look no further! 🌳🏡 According to the latest study by Niche, seven out of the top 10 best places to live in Tennessee call Greater Nashville home. 🎉 Topping the list is charming Nolensville, nestled in Williamson County, offering that perfect blend of rural tranquility and community spirit. With top-rated public schools and a family-friendly vibe, it’s no wonder Nolensville earned an A+ in “public schools” and “good for families.” 🅰️ 🏆 If you’re looking to make Nolensville home, let’s connect! #nashvillehomes #nashvillerealestate #realestate #nashvilletownhomes #buyer #buyernashville #theliragroup #luxuryrealestate #luxuryrealtor #luxurynashvillehomes #compassre

Why are there so many NIMBYs (Not in my backyard)? My family and I recently attended a community meeting where a developer presented plans to expand the mixed-use community where we live. We were excited to learn about additional restaurants, shops, hotels, outdoor common areas, and multifamily housing. We were not surprised, but we were disappointed when nearly everyone in attendance expressed concern over additional multifamily housing. Our mixed-use community already has multifamily communities. One concern stated was there would be too much traffic. Too much traffic? Since we moved to this mixed-use community, we have dramatically reduced our driving. We walk everywhere. Say it with me: We need more housing. As a YIMBY (YES in my backyard), I fundamentally disagree with NIMBYs who are opposed to development that will drive more housing opportunities and access, because of a short-term scarcity mindset. What do you think? How can we change the mindset and create more YIMBY’s?