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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs. The developer may also be responsible for arranging to finance the project, which can consist of a combination of equity and debt. You must secure financing for the project.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

To win the construction loan approval, make at least a 20% down payment, ensure you’ve got a great credit score, low debt to income rate, sufficient earnings to pay off the loan, construction and project budget approval, and general contractor or builder approval. What to consider about construction loans.

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Share of Built-for-Rent Housing Expected to Double by 2024

Pro Builder

Monthly mortgage payments that would be a resident’s equity are now income for real-estate companies. They’re not going to plant an oak tree,” says real estate consultant John Burns, referring to built-to-rent tenants. These economic forces and generational preferences are creating a new kind of housing: the landlord suburb.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

In the Finance category, finalists include organizations focused on construction financing, shared-equity models, and renter programs that support increased savings and equity. Over the last five years, Ivory Innovations has recognized 14 Ivory Prize Winners across the country and awarded $890,000 in prize money.

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

Pro Builder

Normally, not so much, says Jody Kahn, SVP of research at John Burns Real Estate Consulting , which provides independent research and consulting services related to the U.S. Biden also wants to create a new, refundable, advanceable tax credit of up to $15,000 to help families buy their first homes and build equity.

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Sales commission or salary: The conudrum

Construction Marketing Ideas

Residential contracting consultant Michael Stone has never wavered in his belief (and advocacy) that residential contractors should employ sales representatives who work on pure commission. in some fields, such as real estate sales, there seems to be only one answer: pure commission.

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Service Agreements Can Improve Contractors Cash Flow And Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Balance Sheet is the summary report which shows all of the assets minus the liabilities which equals the "Book Value" or owner''s equity. Owner’s equity is in theory what would be left over if you liquidated the company, sold the assets and paid all of the debts or liabilities. Service Agreements Place On The Financial Reports.