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I repaid my debt to society!

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Okay, I’ve probably not repaid all my debts to society, because after all, there were those college years to consider. Anyway, you readers may remember when I was ticketed for driving at the speed of sound (49 mph in a 35 mph zone where there was no other civilization for 6 miles). Turns out the debt to society repaid me.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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

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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. The new law builds on Christie’s commitment to revitalizing New Jersey’s cities.

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Housing Supply Falls to New Low While Prices Hit New High

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“It may seem like the Twilight Zone for the housing market to be performing better than ever while the economy is in the tank, but it goes to show that we are in truly unprecedented times. The housing market was incredibly robust going into the pandemic with household debt at its lowest level in 40 years.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Americans Want Action on Housing Affordability

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59% support incentives for local governments to ease zoning regulations that prevent construction of more affordable housing. Support to strengthen the nation’s housing infrastructure remained strong, even if such spending added to the national debt, with 64% in favor.

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

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And we will support our state and local association partners as they address NIMBY attitudes and outdated zoning policies that needlessly drive up the cost of housing.” . With the training they can obtain through organizations like the Home Builders Institute, they will be highly sought after—without the burden of student loan debt.”.

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Making Sense of the Construction Tax Landscape

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Dreyfus noted that construction companies should be planning ahead — both in terms of taking advantage of incentives like investing/building in specially designated Qualified Opportunity Zones throughout the country and taking advantage of tax credits like 179D and R&D, and preparing their companies to weather economic downturns.

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