Constructing Thoughts. . .
Raising Some Issues
On Construction
New And Otherwise
Plus Being Local
I think it is evident that differences - noticeable as well as those not-so-easily-identifiable are a part of life. How many times can I possibly compare real life and real estate? There have been seemingly countless attempts where I have made this point in posts, comments, answers and elsewhere over the years of my membership. The same is true for conversations beyond this forum. Attention readers: here I go again.
In fact, there have been so many times it makes me think of John Wallis and his theory of infinity. Excuse me while I attempt to veer back to the thought that prompted this post.
Earlier this month, Nina Hollander, Broker wrote a post about a recent sale where she represented a buyer in a newly constructed home in the Charlotte area. My comment to her mentioned the lack of large scale new residential development in our area. Nina responded that new construction has played a growing role in her real estate practice as the population of the Charlotte region continues to increase and builders have responded accordingly. Vive la difference, right?
That’s not to say new construction is a total void here(not at all) but it does involve keeping track of what is happening in a local area. The differences are important.
In-fill projects, awareness of larger never-lived-in developments just beyond a market area as well as renovations, remodels and individual or smaller scale new builds(plus multi-family) become a part of the real estate landscape in each community. Varied types of construction(and purposes) enters the picture. Yes, knowing, being and staying local "matters" and that makes a big difference.
It’s interesting to see established areas transition and transform. Yes, the world is always changing. So is life. But how it changes definitely makes a difference.
The image in this post is from canstockphoto.com.
Posted: August 20, 2021
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