Virginia OKs ADUs On All Single Family Lots
On July 1, 2027, every locality in Virginia will be required to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) “by right” on single-family lots.
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The New Condo Financing Checklist: DC Condo Guide
Fannie Mae has released a series of changes to conventional financing approvals for condos that may cross condos off home buyers’ lists.
Pepco Shutoff Pause And Data Centers
DC electric bills are skyrocketing thanks to a 2024 hike by Pepco. An appeals court vacated it due to lack of due diligence on the part of the D.C. Public Service Commission, its regulator.
Exploring Land-Based Property Tax: A Proposal
Traditional property taxes lump land and buildings together, unintentionally discouraging development and rewarding land speculation. What if we adopt a split rate instead, taxing land heavily while giving breaks on the structures we actually build?
Condo Reset: Fannie And Freddie Policy Changes
It’s rare for the rules of condo lending to be fundamentally rewritten, but it’s happening now; when DC condo sales have slumped to a ten-year low.
Housing Affordability Won’t Be Solved By Building More, Faster
Building more homes and building them faster is not the solution to America’s housing affordability problem.
