Monthly Archives: November 2016
Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
November 24, 2016
by David Reiss
President Lincoln’s 1863 Proclamation of Thanksgiving, issued in the midst of the Civil War, continues to provide guidance to us today: The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. … Continue reading
Read MoreBuyer’s or Seller’s Market?
November 23, 2016
by David Reiss
GoodCall.com quoted me in Is This a Buyer’s, Seller’s, or Balanced Housing Market? It reads, in part, When buying or selling a home, everyone wants the most advantageous situation. Both buyers and sellers want “the best price,” but this definition varies: Home buyers … Continue reading
Read MoreWednesday’s Academic Roundup
by Jamila Moore
Accounting for Local Spatial Heterogeneities in Housing Market Studies, Osland, I.S. Thoreson, and I. Thoreson Social Function and Value Capture: Do They or Should They Have a Role to Play in Polish Land Development Regulation, Crawford, Juergensmeyer, and Szescilo Temporary … Continue reading
Read MoreBeware of Contractor
November 22, 2016
by David Reiss
Realtor.com quoted me in Beware of These 8 Red Flags When Hiring a Contractor. It opens, Finding the right contractor for a major renovation is like finding a spouse. You have to have chemistry, you have to be on the same page, you … Continue reading
Read MoreTuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup
by Jamila Moore
According to Realtor.com, New York City is one of the least affordable cities in the U.S. Due to the vast affordable housing shortage, the city will receive 300 million to aid in its efforts to make the city more affordable. … Continue reading
Read MoreThe Trump Effect on Mortgage Rates
November 21, 2016
by David Reiss
The Christian Science Monitor quoted me in What Does President Trump Really Mean for Mortgage Rates? It opens, In the week following the election, mortgage rates soared nearly half a percentage point. Average weekly 30-year fixed home loan rates are back above … Continue reading
Read MoreMonday’s Adjudication Roundup
by Jamila Moore
Passaic, New Jersey developers are ensuring justice happens with a past mayor. Developers paid the past mayor “mandatory” funds in order to secure the progression of their project within the city. Residents of Southern Illinois surpassed yet another attempt to … Continue reading
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