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Rising Mortgage Rates Cripple Homebuyer Confidence

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Prospective buyers are pulling out of the housing market in droves following the Fed's most recent rate hikes. The Fed’s aggressive approach to cooling inflation is centered on first slowing the housing market, which is the largest driver of price growth throughout the country. in April to 8.6%, higher than market expectations.

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3 Takeaways from Living Future 2021

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Once again, Living Future 2021 convened a brilliant group of thought leaders and practitioners to discuss the intersection of climate, health, and equity in the built environment. and provides resources on how to get involved in this community-driven affordable housing innovation. A new report, Accelerating Decarbonization of the U.S.

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How Brexit Will Affect The Construction Industry – Infographics

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If the labour force becomes more expensive this has a direct result on project margins, reduces the competition between projects and prevents some businesses from tendering altogether because they cannot earn enough to sustain the project. Find Here: Modernise Or Die: The Need For Change In Construction.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

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Her goal is to foster equity in construction and encourage women to pursue their dreams in the field. However, organizations like the United Nations, the World Bank and others aim to bring solar power and stability to affected communities. Sustainable construction means comfortable and attractive living for all inhabitants.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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Instead, Clark Ivory reassumed his CEO duties and set a bold, uncharted course to diversify the company’s successful semi-custom, move-up home legacy to include affordable housing for an increasing underserved segment of buyers. Design Within Reach—Exploring Attainable Housing Options. See past Builder of the Year winners. and Outward.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Oregon Capital Access (CAP) Program: The CAP helps lenders (banks and credit unions) make more commercial loans to small businesses and provides capital for start-up or expansion. Express Bonds: are placed with the borrower’s bank; and . Debt and equity financing assistance. loan origination fee. Digital media assistance.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Negative equity is not a good sign for any segment of our market – new construction, existing home sales, new construction, commercial work as well as the support services that cater to the real estate market. A real estate recession has reach far beyond the housing market alone. Negative equity reached a new high with 28.4