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Increasing Home Values Lift 1 Million Homes from 'Underwater' Status

Pro Builder

Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York experienced the largest declines in underwater homes during that period, reports National Mortgage News. On the flip side, “equity-rich” homes that have a value at least double the loan balance, increased by 4.2 Now, with home values up, there remains 2.25 million at the end of 2019. Read More. .

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

BD+C

Andy Cohen, FAIA, IIDA Multifamily Housing Office Buildings Transit Facilities Coronavirus Urban Planning Many believe that cities are in trouble. Offices that Work for the Worker Marriott Headquarters, Bethesda, Md. If people are to come to the office, they’re coming because it’s a destination, not an obligation.

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Women to the Rescue: How to Solve The Skilled Labor Shortage in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

While that means there’s still some work to be done in terms of pay equity, it also means construction could be an appealing career for many women. Contractors have an opportunity to advance diversity by hiring and training more women for jobs throughout their organizations—not just in the office, but also on the jobsite.

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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2012

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It’s that time of year when our team predicts the 2012 commercial construction trends – from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction. Currently Savers has three Chicago-area locations, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see that number increase in 2012.

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Predictions and National Trends in Commercial Construction

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It’s that time of year when our team predicts the commercial construction trends for the upcoming year– from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction. Currently Savers has three Chicago-area locations, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see that number increase.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

As a result, the report anticipates that 2014 may be the year that many investors who have traditionally focused mainly on large established markets such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, will be expanding their focus to other cities in order to protect capital. The post U.S.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

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He explained Chicago couplers to me and the need to always have a cotter pin, how whip checks worked and that it was important they sit above and below (not on) the fitting. I said, “I do” and I recounted for him exactly what he had taught me about Chicago couplers. He asked if I knew what I was looking at and I said no.

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