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2022 Homebuyers Are Better Protected Than House Hunters During 2008 Bubble

Pro Builder

Today's homebuyers are backed by high credit scores and more disposable income, and few are dependent on risky adjustable-rate mortgages which led to the 2008 bubble and subsequent bust. The quality of outstanding mortgage debt is pristine,” the Bank of America team wrote in a Friday note. Mon, 05/16/2022 - 10:35.

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Making Sense of the Construction Tax Landscape

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Now, with these lower tax rates in place and business still solid, it might be one of the best times to consider paying down debts to strategically position your company for future growth and success,” she said. Develop a solid financial strategy and stick to it.

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Commercial Real Estate To See Moderate Growth In 2016

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EU and many parts of Asia Pacific are spending gains from rising incomes, low interest rates and low oil prices. There are risks, including the potential for a debt crisis in emerging markets, the further depreciation of the yuan, and continued volatility in global equity markets. The Americas, thanks to the strength of the U.S.

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Black Gold Rush

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The housing market collapse devastated the Golden State at the same time it faced a fiscal reckoning brought on by decades of piling up long-term debt. Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion. Map of U.S. Source: U.S.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

T he rankings ecosystem is getting crowded and, like everything else in 21st Century America, it appears to be dancing to the tune of reality TV. The TNECD website summarizes Tennessee’s approach to business climate with this credo: “We believe in high expectations, low debt and a pro-business regulatory environment.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services.

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How Baby Boomers Are Taking Over the Housing Market

Pro Builder

The past year's frenzied housing demand likely has more to do with the demographic makeup of America than a onetime, pandemic-driven boom, a new Zillow® analysis of the age, sex, race and income of home buyers over a decade reveals. Millennials and baby boomers — two of the biggest generations in U.S.

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