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These Cities Are Becoming More Affordable for Renters

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More than 40% of renters pay more than a third of their income on housing costs, meaning affordability typically affects renters more than it would homeowners, according to Smart Asset. The top five cities where rent has changed the most from 2016 to 2019 are Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, DC, and Baltimore. Key Findings.

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Disaster Recovery through Job Order Contracting

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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), since 2016 through this year, there have been 75 natural disasters causing at least a billion dollars or more in damages in the US. Most JOC contracts are for a year or more, resulting in steady, predictable income for months at a time. Financing.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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The Future was on Display at Greenbuild

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council’s Greenbuild 2016 convention in Los Angeles last week with more than 600 exhibiters from the green building industrial complex showcasing innovations and new products on the expo floor. Nearly 20,000 people attended the U.S. Greenbuild may epitomize the opportunities for making a profit saving the planet.

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Nevada Stops Subsidizing Net Metering

Green Building Law Update

Net energy metering generally utilizes the existing meter for all calculations thereby avoiding the expense and complexity of a second meter to measure incoming and outgoing energy separately. Net metering programs that exist today are a regressive income redistribution in support of a greater political goal.

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

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Many of the same housing-related issues that were planks of the Republican and Democratic platforms in 2016 are being nailed down again during the 2020 election cycle, and deregulation tops that list. It's Time for Congress to Act on Finance Reform. Issue 1: Deregulation. Builders Saw Policy Wins in 2019, But There's More Work Ahead.

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Wisconsin Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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FINANCING & GRANTS. Business Opportunity Loan Fund: Financing options ranging from loans to loan guaranties for businesses making investments to expand in or relocate to Wisconsin. Historic Preservation Tax Credit: State income tax credit for 20% of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures for eligible buildings.