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45L Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit Extended for 2021 by Covid Relief Bill

Green Building Law Update

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133, signed into law by President Trump on December 27th, extended the 45L energy efficient home $2,000 tax credit, which had been scheduled to expire last year, to cover qualified new energy efficient homes sold or leased through 2021. yes, it is a credit and not a deduction).

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Ground Leases. The General Assembly passed several bills relating to ground leases during the 2020 legislative session. The redemption or extinguishment of the ground rent is effective to conclusively vest a fee simple title in the ground lease tenant when the ground lease tenant records the certificate in the county land records.

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Supply chain owed £3.8m after collapse of London builder

Construction Enquirer

The firm was founded in 2007 by two ex-employees of Bovis Lend Lease – Barry O’Sullivan and Dennis Bernard who left the business three years ago. MEC specialised in small to medium projects within the M25 across heritage, residential, commercial, healthcare and schools sectors with revenue peaking at around £23m before covid.

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NAR Study Says Years of Underbuilding to Blame for Housing Shortage

Pro Builder

Mon, 07/19/2021 - 09:38. NAR Study Says Years of Underbuilding to Blame for Housing Shortage. cbroderick. The United States needs anywhere from 5 million to 6.8 million more housing units to meet housing needs, according to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors.

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Renting Options for Active Adult Communities on the Rise

Pro Builder

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 10:48. leased homes were first offered in June 2020. “We We offer single-family homes with two or three bedrooms, a two-car garage, and a two-car driveway, so they get the flexibility of leasing but don’t have to downsize as much.”. Renting Options for Active Adult Communities on the Rise. cbroderick.

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Design Highlights from the Best in American Living Awards

Pro Builder

Tue, 03/02/2021 - 08:59. The National Association of Home Builders’ Best in American Living Awards serve as examples for the most current residential design and future design trends. Multifamily projects are taking their cues from the hospitality industry and designing higher-quality lobbies, leasing offices, mail centers, etc.,

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Nevada Stops Subsidizing Net Metering

Green Building Law Update

a homeowner with leased photovoltaic panels on their roof) in southern Nevada by approximately $623 per year, having the effect of increasing electricity costs for the many (including disproportionately, the poor).

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