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Financial Difficulties Drag U.S. Household Formation Down

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First, massive amounts of savings and equity were lost in the 2008 financial collapse and subsequent foreclosure crisis, impacting the ability of both older generations to retire and younger ones to shield their children from substantial college debt.

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Steady Optimism Among U.S. Commercial Real Estate Executives, Increased Investor Appetite

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Capital availability from a wide range of equity sources also is expected to improve in 2014, with increased activity by institutional forces. Private equity sources are predicted to drive U.S. Confidence in the banking industry as a primary source of commercial real estate financing has increased by 34% since 2011.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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The movement into secondary markets is underpinned by the anticipated increase in both debt and equity capital during 2014. real estate advisory practice leader, PwC. ” “The anticipated interest in secondary markets is indicative of how the U.S.

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Commercial Property Execs’ Mood Brightens, Yet Outlook Clouded by Economic, Fiscal Uncertainties, Interest Rate Risks

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debt challenges) and interest rate risks, according to The Real Estate’s Roundtable’s Q1 2013 Sentiment Survey. Whereas the “Overall Index” hit a high mark of 77 during the first half of 2011, it now stands at 69 (up from 65 in Q4 2012). credit rating.

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Wyoming Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Data Center Infrastructure Grant Funds (passed 2011): A $15,000,000 appropriation to assist Wyoming cities, towns and counties to build necessary public infrastructure for the recruitment and operation of data centers. Through this program, qualified businesses can obtain capital in the form of debt or equity financing.

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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The country’s open concept investment policy offers no restrictions on foreign currency remittances, no export requirement, no foreign equity restrictions in the manufacturing sector and no local content requirement. Foreign owned and Thai owned companies receive the same treatment,” Pattanapanchai says. “In

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Effective for facilities placed into service between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015. Effective for facilities placed into service between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2019. Gas Storage Facility Credit (AS 43.20.046): A refundable credit for establishing a gas storage facility in the amount of $1.50

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