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236 new townhomes proposed in effort to tackle Cape Fear's workforce housing gap
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (488+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) " A local developer is proposing a new approach to help address New Hanover County's growing need for workforce housing with a planned townhome community in Castle Hayne. Cape Fear Development has announced plans for Proximity Blue Clay,…...
Building permits a scarce resource
6+ hour, 46+ min ago (1713+ words) This change is not accidental. This stems from the consistently lengthening administrative procedures over the years, which have become one of the most important factors influencing the profitability of residential investments undertaken by developers in Warsaw. Analyses by Walter Herz,…...
Major housing-related legal actions so far this summer
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (379+ words) Algorithmic rent pricing lawsuits continue to play out, but they're not the only major litigation impacting the housing world. There's been a lot going on in the courts recently regarding the housing industry." As algorithmic pricing lawsuits continue to play…...
The HOA Trap: Why a Stressed Homeowner Is Reeling After a Snitching Neighbor Permanently Dropped the Mask
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (920+ words) Trying to stay off a heavy-handed HOA's radar for an entire year takes real discipline, and one small pool party managed to undo most of it in a single afternoon. A stay at home mom who'd spent the past year…...
County Modernizes Subdivision and Condominium Application Process
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (158+ words) The paperless system is designed to improve customer service The County of Essex is launching a new Cloudpermit system for processing subdivision and condominium applications, designed to streamline and expedite the development approvals process for the County and all users....
Consider the Long-Term Consequences of a Rent Cap
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (309+ words) Compounding, or Exponential Growth, Could Make a Small Difference Become Substantial over Time Dear Santa Barbara City Council Members, Over the long term, this policy could have several unintended consequences for our community: "Allowable rent increases will fail to keep…...
Inside Residential Issue 15 | July 2026
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (197+ words) Search for a name: Our central switchboard, available 24 hours a day, can be reached on +44 20 3321 7000 Issue 15: July 2026 In 2025 the Government stated its intention to charge a new mansion tax on residential properties in England valued at over "2m. A consultation has…...
With the Rent Control Ballot Question Tossed Aside, What Comes Next for Mass. Renters?
12+ hour, 6+ min ago (377+ words) Last month, when the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rejected a ballot question that would have capped rent across the state for the first time in decades, thousands of renters were left wondering if there would ever be an end to…...
The Lead Untangles: Rent controls
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (1125+ words) With Andy Burnham firmly likely to become Prime Minister, campaigners are calling for rent controls. While the previous government shut down any potential rent freeze in April, the former Greater Manchester mayor has made no secret of his support for…...
Adirondack Land Trust purchases over 2, 000 acres in Champlain Valley
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (475+ words) What was once privately-owned timberland will become property of the state, making room for recreation and preservation in the Champlain Valley 2, 389 acres of forested land in the Champlain Valley was purchased by the Adirondack Land Trust Tuesday evening, promising permanent…...