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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods

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Opposing cities like Los Altos Hills, Cupertino, Pasadena, and Redondo Beach are rushing to pass regulations limiting size and height of new development, mandating parking spots, and requiring that multi-unit housing be rented only to those making moderate or low incomes. “We Housing Policy + Finance. Construction. Housing Policy + Finance.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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Both programs have been extended until July 1, 2019. It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. Marathon Data Operating Co.,

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Making Sense of the Construction Tax Landscape

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Eve Dreyfuss, Tax Partner with Moss Adams, presented an in-depth review of 2018-2019 tax measures under the new Tax Cuts & Jobs Act that will impact construction companies. A Tax Review. In the kickoff event, held Feb. 5 in San Francisco.

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

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To that end, Trump signed an executive order on June 25, 2019 , establishing a White House Council on eliminating barriers to affordable housing development. Builders Saw Policy Wins in 2019, But There's More Work Ahead. NAHB and Trump Working to Reopen the Country. It's Time for Congress to Act on Finance Reform.

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Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU

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The number of homes with attached or detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) grew from fewer than 9,000 (or 1.1%) of all homes sold in 2000 to nearly 70,000 (or 4.2%) in 2019, according to according to Freddie Mac. . Explain zoning issues. Builders Turn to ADUs to Fast Track Affordable Housing. Much Ado About ADUs.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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From the July/August 2019 Issue. Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. The authors of the Opportunity Zones section of the tax reform bill, Sen. By Business Facilities Staff. The competition is the show: there must be winners and losers.

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HUD Secretary Carson Discusses Government’s Actions to Address Housing Issues

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For example, if communities receiving HUD funding did not enact changes to discriminatory zoning, that funding would be at risk. . I am happy to inform all of the people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream that you will no longer be bothered or financially hurt by having low income housing built in your neighborhood.

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