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City of Leesburg Denies Proposed Residential Development Moratorium

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As an update to our April 1, 2025, article, the Leesburg City Commission voted on April 14, 2025, to deny the proposed annexation and residential development moratorium....more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Public Hearing Today on Connecticut Bills to Spur Residential Development on Commercial Sites

Today, March 4, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly's Housing Committee will hold a public hearing on two bills designed to incentivize the development of housing on the sites of commercial and retail properties....more

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On Your Radar? 10 Real Estate Risk Areas to Watch in 2025

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As we look ahead to 2025, several key areas within the real estate sector are poised to see an uptick in disputes. This report outlines ten pressing issues that property owners, occupiers, developers and investors should be...more

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SB 684 and SB 1123 Expedite the Entitlement Path for Small “Starter” Home Developments

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SB 684, which took effect on July 1 of this year, provides for streamlined, ministerial processing of certain residential projects in multifamily zoning districts consisting of no more than 10 single-family homes. The law...more

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[Event] Uniting for Action: A Discussion on Collaborating Solutions for Central Ohio’s Housing Future - October 18th,...

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Local and state elected officials, community stakeholders, private developers, and employers are grappling with Ohio’s recognized lack of high-quality, workforce-attainable housing options. While Ohio has been successful in...more

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B.C. Court of Appeal Decides Strata Corporations Lack Standing to Bring REDMA Claims Against Developers

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Whether a strata corporation has the standing to bring representative Real Estate Development Marketing Act, SBC 2004, c 41 (REDMA) claims on behalf of owners has been a long-standing issue in strata property law. The B.C....more

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Green Fast Track for Housing Rule to Streamline Residential Development in NYC

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As part of Mayor Eric Adams' "Get Stuff Built" initiative to increase housing supply and reduce regulatory constraints on new development, the New York City Planning Commission approved the Green Fast Track for Housing Rule...more

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Osceola County Considers 90-Day Moratorium on Residential Development Rezoning Applications

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The Osceola Board of County Commissioners is proposing a 90-day county-wide moratorium on applications that would allow residential development on land zoned for non-residential uses, among other restrictions. The proposed...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Colorado Enacts Local Right of First Refusal Housing Policy

Legislature Gives Local Governments Right of First Refusal on Affordable Housing and Right of First Offer on Certain Market Rate Multifamily Properties - On the final day of the legislative session, the state legislature...more

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Construction & Claims: March 2024

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Welcome to Construction & Claims, a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving construction news, claims, bid protests, contract administration and payment-related disputes....more

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District of Columbia Releases Regulations for the Housing in Downtown Tax Abatement

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The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) for the District of Columbia issued regulations effectuating the Housing in Downtown Tax Abatement (Abatement) on March 22, 2024. The regulations...more

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D.C. Releases Draft Regulations for the Housing in Downtown Tax Abatement

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The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) for the District of Columbia issued draft regulations effectuating the Housing in Downtown Tax Abatement (Abatement) on Jan. 26, 2024. The draft...more

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Texas Legislature Reduces Statute of Repose for Residential Homebuilders

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In residential construction, the recent legislative amendments to Chapter 27 of the Texas Property Code (the Residential Construction Liability Act or the “RCLA”) have garnered significant attention in the industry, and...more

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[Event] How to Jumpstart Housing Development in Your Community - November 16th, Chillicothe, OH

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Join Bricker Graydon on November 16th for a free half-day seminar on, “How to Jumpstart Housing Development in Your Community.” Speakers will include Bricker Graydon public finance and political subdivision attorneys in...more

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BTR Series Part 8: BTR and Sustainability—An Opportunity to Drive Decarbonisation in the Built Environment

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In Part 8 of our build to rent (BTR) series, we highlight the significant opportunity for new build residential developments to adopt sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives in the BTR market in Australia and help...more

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The Interstate Land Sales Act: What Counsel For A California Developer Should Know

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Developers in the State of California are well aware of the Subdivision Map Act, the Subdivided Lands Act, and the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, all of which govern the subdivision and sale of real property...more

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Ban on Local Anti-Growth Restrictions Passed by Colorado State Legislature

The Colorado state legislature recently approved a bill that would prohibit “governmental entities” from enforcing existing or enacting new local anti-growth laws that would limit housing supply, development applications or...more

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Vancouver Seeks to Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities

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The Vancouver area has grown rapidly in the past decade and this growth has increased the demand for housing, however the supply is struggling to keep up. This in turn has led to higher rents and higher home prices, leaving a...more

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Is Part of the Solution to the Housing Problem Already Built?

The affordability of housing in America is a well-documented growing issue. Some public officials have declared it a crisis. The recent spike in mortgage rates certainly will not improve the situation. Public officials and...more

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Development and Construction Trends in California’s Multifamily Housing Market

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Ari Shaeps, a partner in the Century City office of Allen Matkins, recently moderated a panel at the California Multifamily Forum to discuss current trends in California’s commercial real estate and multifamily development....more

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New Bill Exempts Real Estate Excise Tax for Real Property Sales or Transfers for Affordable Housing

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The Washington legislature recently passed a bill expanding affordable housing tax exemptions. HB 1643 was signed into law by Governor Inslee on March 30, 2022 and will exempt from the real estate excise tax a sale or...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up - April 2022 #1

A growing proptech startup aims to preemptively identify needed home repairs, 3D-printed homes could become a workable solution to the housing shortage, and more....more

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PropTech Update - March 2022

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Apartment owners lean into technology to meet energy targets Bullet GlobeSt.com – February 18 In the last 12 months, there has been a spotlight on environmental, social, and governance, also known as ESG, but it isn’t only...more

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Top 7 Takeaways from the Allen Matkins 2022 Real Estate Development Law Update

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The economy is strong and growing — perhaps too quickly as the labor market remains tight. A surprising number of people are choosing to stay out of the labor market, for now, contributing to the supply chain disruptions...more

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Much More than 66% – Must-Know Changes in the Urban Renewal Field

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After years of expectations, the government has approved the legislative amendments needed to promote “Urban Renewal” projects in Israel. While everyone is talking about the amendment lowering the threshold of consent for...more

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