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In Remembrance of Bill Pulte, a Housing Giant

Pro Builder

In Remembrance of Bill Pulte, a Housing Giant aalbert Tue, 02/14/2023 - 12:18 A gentleman. The house sold for $10,000 and he never looked back. and Atlanta. Before long, it was also building townhouses, multifamily projects, and student housing. The name, thank goodness, didn’t stick, but the housing model did.

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Housing Affordability Dips to 15-Year Low as Mortgage Rates Soar

Pro Builder

Housing Affordability Dips to 15-Year Low as Mortgage Rates Soar. Housing affordability took another hard hit last week following the Fed's most recent rate hikes. Zillow data for this metric is available through 2007; the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s Home Ownership Affordability Monitor shows affordability bottoming out in July 2006. .

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One-Third of Single-Family Rental Investors are Foreign

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Billions have been funded into the single-family built-for-rent housing market since just last year, with many investors being foreign. housing companies to buy or build rental homes by the thousands. One-Third of Single-Family Rental Investors are Foreign. cbroderick. Tue, 04/13/2021 - 09:47. Just as U.S.

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Composite Shake Roofing Adds to Curb Appeal

Pro Builder

Low-maintenance, a strong warranty and reduced long-term homeowner insurance rates all come into play when making a roof decision. In Atlanta last year, builder Chris Davis had to make the decision of what roofing material to use on the high-profile 2020 Home for the Holidays Showhouse presented by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine.

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Unlock New Potential—Can Multifamily Pop-Up Hotel Concepts Transform Lease-Ups?

BD+C

MFPRO+ Blog Multifamily Housing The multifamily industry is great; it's like being among friends and extended family. municipal short-term rental restrictions), wear and tear, and the need for specific insurance and management expertise. Join the conversation on the future of multifamily living spaces.

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August 2015 newsletter

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These costs include health insurance claims, disability claims, lost productivity, overtime and the cost of hiring new employees. Just think of how many of us take safety shortcuts when doing chores around the house or yard, just to save time or for the sake of convenience. Contact Ross at rsmith@fdrsafety.com or 1-888-755-8010.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Obviously, one of the key components of a cloud solution is the data center or cloud host where the data and even the programs that use that data are housed. So, if the data center in Seattle goes down for some reason, the redundant site in Atlanta picks up and your data is available. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.