multi-family housing | firsttuesday Journal

The votes are in: Readers believe demand will rise for high-density multi-family buildings

by Madison Hart | Nov 1, 2021 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

In October, firsttuesday asked readers to weigh in on whether or not demand for high-density...

Inspections required for exterior elevated elements in buildings with three or more multifamily residences

by Oscar Alvarez | Dec 18, 2018 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

Load-bearing exterior elevated structures in some buildings require an inspection every six years.

San Diego anticipates crucial multi-family construction

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 20, 2016 | first tuesday Local, Real Estate, San Diego | 0

A project to revitalize downtown San Diego and inject necessary housing volume needs to meet city approval.

Client Q&A: What’s the difference between buying a condo and a free-standing single family residence (SFR)?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 25, 2016 | FARM Letters, Real Estate | 0

Use this first tuesday FARM Letter Info-Flyer with your existing clients to provide a clear,...

Residential rents outpace home prices

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 22, 2015 | Loan Products | 0

As rents rise more rapidly than home prices, a homeownership shift may be approaching.

Population growth exceeds new housing – by a lot

by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 3, 2015 | Economics, Property Management | 0

There isn’t enough new housing to accommodate new residents, and where construction is lagging behind most may surprise you.

Whatever happened to the 30% rule?

by Jeffery Marino | Apr 17, 2014 | Real Estate | 4

The rent is too high and wages are too low. Is this a recipe for class warfare?

The Not-In-My Backyard death grip on California’s housing market

by Matthew Taylor | Oct 8, 2013 | Real Estate | 0

How do homeowner objections to development affect the real estate recovery?

Urban amenities draw renters

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 5, 2013 | Real Estate | 1

Two new apartment complexes, catering explicitly to young professionals looking to have fun in the city, are going up in West Hollywood.

New smoke alarm requirements for residential rental properties

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 1, 2013 | New Laws, Property Management, Real Estate | 0

As of January 1, 2014, a building permit issued for alterations or repairs of $1,000 or more on residential property will not be signed off until the property owner demonstrates all smoke alarms are on the current list of devices approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal. The signature restriction is an amendment to existing law.