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Auxiliary information is an essential component in the field of survey sampling since it enables precise estimation of population parameters like mean, variance, distribution function, and so on, which in turn guarantees the best possible outcomes. In order to estimate the population mean of a study variable, this study makes use of auxiliary information in a two-fold approach. Through a stratified random sampling scheme, we introduce a novel class of estimators that utilize auxiliary information and their corresponding ranks. By conducting a thorough evaluation based on metrics such as mean square error and percentage relative efficiency, these proposed estimators have been shown to be effective in the estimation process. Empirical validation is conducted using a real dataset sourced from the domain of real estate. Exploring the relationship between Assessed Value (X) and Sale Amount (Y) during a five-year period extending from 2017 to 2021 is the primary emphasis of the empirical validation process, which is carried out with the assistance of a real dataset of real estate data. Furthermore, in order to demonstrate that our suggested estimator is superior to conventional unbiased estimators, as well as traditional regression estimators and other estimators that have been considered in the literature, a full simulation analysis is carried out. Our proposed estimator appears to be the most effective choice after being subjected to a comparison study against a variety of preexisting approaches. The findings of this study not only make a significant contribution to the development of the methodology of survey sampling but also offer vital insights for predictive modeling within the real estate sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Rising housing prices in China present a significant risk to financial and economic stability. Our study investigates this "gray rhino" risk by analyzing the financial shock transmission network, using a novel high-dimensional network approach applied to data from 45 real estate firms and 15 banks from 2011 to 2023. We discover that the network's connectedness is predominantly short-term and internal to each sector, with weaker inter-sectoral links. Key macroeconomic indicators, notably monetary policy uncertainty, and inflation, significantly drive this connectedness. Our results indicate that, despite concerns, China's real estate risk remains within manageable bounds, offering critical insights for market stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, we can observe the growth in the number of investors in the financial market. This work seeks to improve the decision-making process in real estate investment funds (Brazilian REITs). To this end, a literature review was carried out in the Scopus database using bibliometrix to analyze the applications of the multicriteria decision aid (MCDA) in the environment of Brazilian REITs, as a result, it was possible to analyze a greater approach to studies on the toma in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and China. The study was promising because it opens new possibilities of approach and opportunities to cover applications, seeking to explore and use MCDA methods to provide support at all stages of the decision-making process. The literature review was used as a basis for structuring the problem and defining the application of the hybrid PSI-CoCoSo method for ordering Brazilian REITs in the corporate slabs sector traded on the São Paulo stock exchange (B3), the criterion was to address funds that have at least one million reais in daily trading on the stock exchange. As a result, the hybrid method proved to be effective in the ranking process, providing robust results on the application and evaluation of Brazilian REITs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article reports the results of a community-based, participatory action research project comparing Shaw, in Washington, DC, and Orange, NJ, which were at different stages in the process of gentrification. We were specifically interested in sources of stress that may lead to physical and mental illness. Our data show that gentrification, a form of redevelopment in chronically disinvested neighbourhoods, is a drawn-out and high-conflict situation with many inbuilt stressors including: long-term deprivation preceding redevelopment; displacement by gentrification; loss of social bonds; rent burden; improper manoeuvres by landlords; and betrayal by politicians. The process also undermines the sense that society has solidarity with all people. Harmful as these processes are, of even more concern was the increasing financialization of real estate, which is making these experiences more common among communities across much of the socioeconomic spectrum. Community organizing has been a key strategy in this asymmetric conflict, but given the international financialization of housing, additional strategies will be needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper attempts to study how the resurgence of school quality shapes home pricing decisions post-COVID 19 in using data from 187 single-family homes in Gainesville, Georgia, a city with relatively low high school quality. The correlation analysis results show positive linear associations between the price of a house and numerous variables, namely the number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, square footage, lot size, and parking spaces. There is also a negative linear association between the price of a house and its age. The results from regression analysis show that the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, and parking spaces are significant predictors of home prices. The results also suggest that in areas like Gainesville, where school quality does not impact home prices, delayed recovery or other local factors might explain the divergence from this trend. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study examines the financial recovery of Southeast Texas post-economic disruptions, particularly focusing on the real estate-construction sector's resilience, a key economic driver in the region. It analyzes macroeconomic indicators, emphasizing the sector's role in the region's recovery. The research highlights risk management as crucial for financial resilience in real estate-construction. Three key innovative aspects include: (1) Southeast Texas historically relies on real estate-construction for economic growth, with financial stability linked to major industries. (2) Utilizing the Participatory Analysis of Risk Management (PARM) methodology, focusing on the region's real estate-construction sector. (3) Enhancing PARM results through financial valuation of residential and industrial/commercial properties in Southeast Texas, enabling longitudinal analysis and a deeper understanding of the region's financial stability and resilience. This study underscores the importance of studying the real estate-construction sector for the region's economic well-being post-disruptions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This essay presents a brief introduction to the special issue of the Journal of Rural Social Sciences focused on heirs’ property. Real property transferred over generations without a proper will or other transfer device, heirs’ property and heirs’ property owners are vulnerable to a range of challenges, from limited productive land use to the actual loss of land. A situation that is national in scope, heirs’ property rates are particularly high in the southern region of the United States and among African Americans. Articles in this special issue address operationalizing and measuring heirs’ property at the county-level, describing the characteristics of people seeking assistance with heirs’ property, and the situation and implications faced in a state with limited protections of families with heirs’ property. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper attempts to describe the drivers of housing prices in Cumming, Georgia, a rapidly growing suburban area in the southeast of the US. Data from 123 single family homes were collected and analyzed using multiple regression methodology. The findings from correlation matrix indicate that the price of the house is positively associated with the number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, square footage of the house, the lot size, and the number of parking spaces available in the house, and negatively associated with the age of the house. The results from regression analysis suggest that number of bathrooms, square footage, parking spaces, and the dummy variables for Denmark High School, Forsyth Central High School, and North Forsyth High School are statistically significant predictors of the price of the house for Cumming, Georgia. Finally, about 80% of the variation in the prices of the houses is accounted for by our regression model. These findings may have important implications for decision-making by residents, real-estate agents, house buyers and sellers, financial institutions, policymakers, and scholars alike. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods" by Greg King is a book that examines the history of the redwood forests in California and the attempts to safeguard them. The author, Greg King, shares his personal experiences growing up near the redwoods and his involvement in activism to preserve them. The book also delves into the history of the Save the Redwoods League and its role in the destruction of the redwood biome. King's research uncovers the intricate and often contentious motivations behind conservation efforts. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive and enlightening account of the struggle to protect the redwoods. Bron Taylor's article discusses global efforts to protect and restore forests, driven by a deep appreciation for their value and significance. The article suggests that future generations may choose to rewild substantial portions of these ecosystems, highlighting the potential for positive environmental impact. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the integral role of the House of Commons Administration in aiding Members of Parliament in Canada, showcasing its dedication to fostering employee development and offering diverse services. It outlines the various service areas within the House Administration, such as procedural services, transportation management, fire prevention, and interior design.

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Currently developed urban greenery management systems (UGMS) are limited in scope and profiled towards solving particular issues. Moreover, due to the lack of common standards and solutions, UGMS implementation requires considerable financial effort, which is only feasible for wealthy urban centres. There is a need for universal, cost-effective technological solutions which could constitute a common urban green infrastructure at all country administrative levels. This research aims to present a technological architecture of a universal UGMS capable of data integration and analysis at both local and central administrative levels, and present its prospective data management functionality through a proof-of-concept implementation by the example of Olsztyn city, located in the EU Member State of Poland. Empirical study has been conducted by means of qualitative assessment through state-of-the-art analysis of green information systems, national spatial data infrastructure (NSDI) including land administration system (called Integrated Real Estate Information System) and Geoportal, development and testing of a proof-of-concept solution through management, analysis and visualizations of green areas, objects and related phenomena; quantitative assessment has been performed through in-situ inventory of urban greenery in the City of Olsztyn, Poland. The presented study resulted in a concept UGMS architecture based on existing NSDI. The projected functionality of the designed UGMS has been implemented and tested on a real-world urban greenery database. The research thesis, that open databases integrated with national SDI data are sufficient to create a uniform and complete nationwide UGMS was confirmed. • The Urban Greenery Management System (UGMS) concept of technological architecture has been developed. • UGMS concept uses existing National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) and open spatial data. • Open data sources combined with NSDI have formed a complete nationwide UGMS. • The UGMS concept has been implemented and tested on a real-world urban greenery database. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Augmented Reality is a technology that overlays computer-generated information and images in a natural environment to enhance or augment the contextual perception of the user's environment. The utilization of AR is currently one of the most important in developing several industrial sectors, such as architecture, engineering, and construction development. Nowadays, the property sector industry has always been an issue of sale for users that do not have direct access to the property. The pandemic and the economic problem in different countries have also reduced consumer interest in purchasing houses. Due to these issues, this paper aims to provide a platform for addressing these pain areas. The software can apply Augmented Reality to real estate in real-time using a mobile device. Not only can they see the outside of the property, but they can also see the interior design, furniture design, and property mapping in 3D. Our test results show that an application is needed to provide the property sector with high demands. Over 80% of our respondents confirm that our application's presence will help ease the sales problem. Because it can save the customer time, viewing property frequency, and cost saving. These increased demands, we are developing an AR-based application for the market to use and gain more traction in the property sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The main aim of the article was to determine the factors influencing the unit prices of agricultural real estate on the outskirts of an urban agglomeration (Szczecin, Poland). The impact of the variables available in the database was determined on the basis of an econometric model with interactions between explanatory variables. The database contains information on 54 agricultural real estate transactions. The analysis period covers the years 2017-2022. Based on the estimated econometric models, it can be concluded that the real estate unit prices depend on their area, distance from the city borders, real estate surroundings as well as time and location. Interactions between distance from the city borders and surroundings and time (year of transaction) are also statistically significant. Presented models might assist expert systems supporting private investments as well as many type of public policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The scope of this paper is to develop the impact assessment tools for such indicators of customer focus as loyalty and satisfaction with results of activity of the commercial companies providing housing and communal services in real estate. The empirical study is based on a questionnaire survey of 300 homeowners from such regions of Russia as Tatarstan, Khanty-Mansiysk, Chelyabinsk, Ust-Ilimsk, Krasnoyarsk. Research methods: empirical sociological research, statistical data processing, correlation rate between various factors affecting consumer loyalty, classify factors into emotional and rational, conduct graphical and statistical regression analysis. The data obtained in the course of the study allowed us to confirm the hypothesis about the positive influence of satisfaction factors on the potential demand in the housing and communal services market and to derive its quantitative estimates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]