COVID-19 Impact on Zoning Regulations
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has truly been a catastrophic event with long lasting impacts. While it is not entirely clear what all the...
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- Jan 24, 2019
- 3 min
Houston: The City Without Zoning – Five Things to Know
For our first “City Systems Series” we decided to go with the outlier, Houston. As the fourth largest city in the nation, Houston is the...
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- Dec 4, 2018
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Understanding ALTA Requirements at Closing
An American Land Title Association (ALTA) Survey is a boundary survey that shows improvements, easements, rights-of-way, and other...
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- Oct 31, 2018
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Getting the Most out of a Public Records Request
A public records request is a necessary step in any real estate transaction. In addition to obtaining the basic zoning designation, there...
Zoning Research Group
- Oct 24, 2018
- 2 min
Bigger Isn’t Always Better: 3 Reasons You Should Hire a Niche Zoning Firm
At Zoning Research Group, zoning research and analysis is all we do. Our small and nimble team has worked together for the last three...
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- Oct 17, 2018
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Why do I need a Certified Zoning Analyst to prepare my zoning report?
As the sole provider of zoning reports prepared by certified professionals, the Zoning Research Group (ZRG) team understands the nuances...
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- Sep 12, 2018
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What is a zoning verification letter and why should ZRG review it?
Zoning verification letters are prepared by city staff to inform prospective buyers, lenders, or property owners of the zoning laws and...
Zoning Research Group
- Feb 25, 2018
- 2 min
Who is preparing your planning & zoning reports?
February 25, 2018 Zoning endorsements, zoning letters, zoning reports, or some other item related to zoning seems to be an increasingly...
Zoning Research Group
- Dec 23, 2017
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Zoning Reports that Meet ALTA/ACSM Survey Table A, Item 6a Requirements
December 23, 2017 Zoning Research Group continues to offer Zoning Compliance Reports that assist surveyors and title insurers with...
Zoning Research Group
- Jul 3, 2017
- 2 min
Retail Landscape Changing
July 3, 2017 K-Mart. JC Penney. Sears. Just some of the familiar names that were once dominate players in retail that have fallen victim...
Zoning Research Group
- Apr 7, 2017
- 1 min
What is Floor Area Ratio?
We often get questions asking what is Floor Area Ratio (FAR)? How is it calculated? How does it affect me? The below graphic put together...
Zoning Research Group
- Mar 9, 2017
- 1 min
ZRG Adds New Zoning Report Type
March 9, 2017 In response to the growing demand for a third party to provide the zoning information to surveyors, ZRG has crafted a new...
Zoning Research Group
- Dec 26, 2016
- 2 min
Strip Malls & Parking
December 26, 2016 Strip malls, loved by consumers for their convenience and disliked by government officials for their cookie-cutter...
Zoning Research Group
- Sep 4, 2016
- 1 min
Real Estate Still Hot in Puget Sound Region
September 4, 2016 Housing prices in the Puget Sound region are still increasing. In King County, prices are up 8% past pre-recession...
Zoning Research Group
- Mar 10, 2016
- 1 min
New Surveying Standards for 2016
March 10, 2016 Effective February 23, 2016, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) has adopted multiple new surveying standards...
Zoning Research Group
- Nov 6, 2015
- 2 min
The Advantage of Zoning Reporting Firms
November 6, 2015 Understanding how zoning affects a property is vital during the due diligence period of a commercial real estate...
Zoning Research Group
- Feb 21, 2015
- 2 min
ZRG: The Gold Standard for Zoning Research
February 21, 2015 Zoning compliance and due diligence is often an overlooked but necessary component of a commercial real estate...
Zoning Research Group
- Feb 7, 2015
- 1 min
New York City to Mandate Affordable Housing through Zoning
February 7, 2015 It's no secret that the costs of housing in New York City has steadily increased. This has made it increasingly...
Zoning Research Group
- Jan 13, 2015
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The Relationship Between Zoning & Marijuana Related Businesses
January 13, 2015 Over the last decade, many parts of the United States have gradually legalized medical and recreational marijuana...
Zoning Research Group
- Dec 23, 2014
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Commercial Due Diligence: Did you check the Zoning?
December 23, 2014 Buying, selling, or even refinancing a loan on a commercial property can be a complicated process involving multiple...