Oregon has enacted a new law that requires cities with a population of over 10,000 people to allow duplexes in neighborhoods that had previously been zoned for single-family homes only, making it the first U.S. state to do so. Single-family zoning means that only one home can be built on each lot, but the growing
Oregon set to be first state to ban single-family zoning
July 4, 2019 by
Oregon is set to become the first U.S. state to alter its single-family zoning laws in order to encourage more homebuilding. Several cities have passed similar bills in recent months, but Oregon could be the first to introduce state-level legislation, NPR reported this week. Oregon’s House and Senate this week passed a bill that will
Someone died in this house. Do selling agents need to disclose it?
November 2, 2018 by
If you’re trying to sell a home that the former owner passed away in, it can be tough for agents to know what to do. Do they disclose the fact that someone died there and potentially scare off buyers?
Agent slapped with $2.5k fine for using too many signs
June 6, 2018 by
A Huntington Beach, California-based real estate was slapped with a $2,750 fine by city officials last week after being found guilty of displaying too many open-house signs around the town.
Pactriglo adds new features to make real estate planning more efficient
February 13, 2018 by
Real estate intelligence platform Pactriglo is adding new data analysis features to its software for builders, developers and real estate brokers to help them better solve Los Angeles’ housing problems.
California residents demand repeal of zoning laws to provide more housing
January 27, 2017 by
A number of Californian homeowners and neighborhood groups have filed lawsuits against the state’s major cities, insisting they roll back zoning restrictions in order to facilitate new housing development.
Ohio moves to combat zombie foreclosures through new legislation
July 4, 2016 by
The state of Ohio is stepping up its fight against neighborhood blight by introducing new legislation that aims to speed up the foreclosure process in the state.
