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What Labor Shortage? Not All Home Builders Affected Equally

Pro Builder

debt-to-GDP ratio was considerably higher during World War II than it is today, and you never hear anyone suggest we overspent fighting Hitler and Tojo. I am in no way saying that federal stimulus money was wrong, I’m just acknowledging reality. The pandemic has been a war of a different type than we are used to, but it’s a war nonetheless.

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Advice for Home Builders Navigating a Market in Flux

Pro Builder

This wave of housing demand began in the second half of 2019, when the 30-year mortgage interest rate dropped to historical lows under 4%. Manage debt. Work on reducing your debt and renegotiate your loans before they get into trouble. And Millennials are finally having families and embracing a suburban, single-family lifestyle.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2019 Issue. Bill Lee has cited TN’s business-friendly environment in several recent project announcements. This expansion in Jackson underscores the ripe environment for job creation and investment we’ve fostered here in Tennessee,” Rolfe said at the project announcement. By Business Facilities Staff.

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What Labor Shortage?

Pro Builder

debt-to-GDP ratio was considerably higher during World War II than it is today, and you never hear anyone suggest we overspent fighting Hitler and Tojo. I am in no way saying that federal stimulus money was wrong, I’m just acknowledging reality. The pandemic has been a war of a different type than we are used to, but it’s a war nonetheless.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

The success of that strategy, as well as a sincere and long-standing commitment to industry innovation, community service, the environment, and collaboration with local government—the upshot of which is a 90% customer satisfaction rating and $620.3 Photos: courtesy Ivory Homes. The Prize of Innovation.

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The Future of the Built Environment in 2019

Stok

In preparation for 2019, you’ve likely already read through comprehensive emerging trends papers from ULI , CBRE , and other industry leaders, and maybe even stok’s Colorado Regional CRE Trendwatch Report. To address this, here are a few reminders to embrace in 2019: 1. Data Data Data. To do this, we need to design for resiliency.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

Business Facilities

Finlays, a 250-year-old British tea company that acquired the iconic Rhode Island company Autocrat, is building over 93,000 square feet of research and manufacturing space at the Quonset Business Park and will create 73 new jobs by 2019. With a merged tech council, it shows that we have a community here.