Turns Out That Tesla Showroom on Van Ness Is Operating Without Proper PermittingTesla's Van Ness showroom has been operating for nine years without proper building permits, raising concerns about safety and compliance.
Housing starts, permits begin 2025 in the deep freezeHigh mortgage rates are persisting; builders adapt while weather disruptions affect housing activity.
Is home construction entering a slowdown?The single-family home construction industry is experiencing a potential slowdown, indicated by a decrease in building permits and starts.
The latest housing starts data is mostly bad newsHousing completions rose significantly in July, marking a stark contrast with a decline in housing starts, highlighting a mixed housing market.
Will mortgage rates drop in time to help single-family construction?Single-family building permits have been decreasing due to rising mortgage rates and financial constraints on smaller homebuilders.There was a slight increase in 5-unit building permits, but overall housing permits and starts are not at healthy levels.Housing starts in June were above May estimates, but still below June 2023 rates, with single-family housing starts also experiencing a decrease.
Housing starts, permits begin 2025 in the deep freezeHigh mortgage rates are persisting; builders adapt while weather disruptions affect housing activity.
Is home construction entering a slowdown?The single-family home construction industry is experiencing a potential slowdown, indicated by a decrease in building permits and starts.
The latest housing starts data is mostly bad newsHousing completions rose significantly in July, marking a stark contrast with a decline in housing starts, highlighting a mixed housing market.
Will mortgage rates drop in time to help single-family construction?Single-family building permits have been decreasing due to rising mortgage rates and financial constraints on smaller homebuilders.There was a slight increase in 5-unit building permits, but overall housing permits and starts are not at healthy levels.Housing starts in June were above May estimates, but still below June 2023 rates, with single-family housing starts also experiencing a decrease.
Canadian dollar holds steady amid trade tensions and economic signals - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Canadian dollar's stability reflects mixed domestic performance and global trade uncertainty.Building permits rose significantly, but non-residential sectors showed contraction, indicating economic vulnerabilities.
US housing starts, permits fall short as mortgage rates riseNew US home construction rose by less than expected in April, impacted by rising mortgage rates. Permits declined, pointing to future constriction in housing activity.
Canadian dollar holds steady amid trade tensions and economic signals - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Canadian dollar's stability reflects mixed domestic performance and global trade uncertainty.Building permits rose significantly, but non-residential sectors showed contraction, indicating economic vulnerabilities.
US housing starts, permits fall short as mortgage rates riseNew US home construction rose by less than expected in April, impacted by rising mortgage rates. Permits declined, pointing to future constriction in housing activity.
Can Newsom improve rebuilding odds in fire-ravaged Los Angeles?Governor Newsom aims to expedite rebuilding homes lost in fires by streamlining regulations and permitting processes in Los Angeles.Los Angeles faces a severe housing crisis, permitting only 22 housing units per 1,000 residents over a decade, significantly below state and national averages.
Progressive council members propose self-certification planLos Angeles may allow architects to self-certify small-scale construction plans, potentially speeding up the permitting process and alleviating inspectors' workloads.
Can Newsom improve rebuilding odds in fire-ravaged Los Angeles?Governor Newsom aims to expedite rebuilding homes lost in fires by streamlining regulations and permitting processes in Los Angeles.Los Angeles faces a severe housing crisis, permitting only 22 housing units per 1,000 residents over a decade, significantly below state and national averages.
Progressive council members propose self-certification planLos Angeles may allow architects to self-certify small-scale construction plans, potentially speeding up the permitting process and alleviating inspectors' workloads.
Turkish Consulate at Center of Adams Indictment Still Has Safety Lapses, Audit SaysThe Turkish Consulate General building opened without a city-issued certificate of occupancy, raising serious safety concerns in NYC.
California couple's half-built home stirs dispute within national parkThe dispute over the Amblers' house is centered on jurisdiction and permit issues involving state and federal regulations.
Inside the Turkish tower in NYC at the center of Mayor Eric Adams' indictmentErdoğan received expedited construction approval for the Turkish House in NYC in exchange for providing lavish perks to Mayor Adams.
Elias: California's housing problems not fixed by allowing more densityDensity as a solution to California's housing problem is not working out well due to a decrease in building permits despite legislative efforts.