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In the Race to Homeownership, Millennials Are Trailing Behind

Pro Builder

Despite already spending around 30% of their income on housing, two-thirds of millennials surveyed by Bank of America in its eighth annual millennial housing survey said they still plan to buy a home within the next two years. Read more Demographics Market Data + Trends Affordability Demographics

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs.

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Five Basic Construction Accounting Tasks To Complete Every Month

Contractor Bookkeeping

Everything starts with cash because "cash is fact, profit is an opinion." All transactions in the bank account of your construction accounting system no matter if it is QuickBooks or Xero, must be assigned to the proper accounts: Income. The answers you need to operate and grow your company are in reports. Job Deposits.

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Why Successful Contractors Use Professional Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

First Important Principle In Construction Accounting: Everything starts with Cash because Cash Is Fact; Profit Is An Opinion. All transactions in the bank account of your construction accounting system no matter if it is QuickBooks or Xero must be assigned to the proper accounts: Income. Job Deposits.

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Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. The really good news they are on the banks payroll.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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It provides a financial incentive to ensure that the work is of appropriate quality and meets the plans and specifications. It can significantly impact the financial standing of contractors, especially when working on projects with a small profit margin. Debit Credit Bank or cash $90,000 Retention receivable $90,000.

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Highly Profitable Small Contractors Use OPM For Working Capital Needs

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Larger Your Construction - Business grows the more likely you could end up operating like a bank without the hundreds of ways to generate revenues from fee income and interest calculation that banks use. Compare the success and profitability of a McDonalds franchise to most restaurants.