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Soaring Prices, Waning Supply Hinder First-Time Minority Buyers

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In addition, a large share of younger minority buyers are flooding the housing market, but most carry more student loan debt than their White counterparts and lack intergenerational wealth that could help with down payments, The Washington Post reports. Demographics. Market Data + Trends.

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Construction Bad Debt What To Do About It

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All construction contractors have experienced the financial pain of bad debt which is defined as a customer who refuses to pay no matter what you do. Oddly enough most of them paid the debt years later and all of them were very appreciative that we treated them with courtesy and respect. Knowing The Answers Helps.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Americans Want Action on Housing Affordability

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The most popular solution to ease housing affordability woes, cited by 66% of the survey respondents, would be to provide incentives to private builders and developers to create more affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. Morning Consult is a survey research group based in Washington, D.C. Affordability.

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

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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.

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Xero Accounting Online Setup Errors Fixed Fast And Easy!

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Chart of Accounts Bad Debts. Washington State Cities Business And Occupation Tax Reporting - Monthly. Washington State Cities Business And Occupation Tax Reporting - Quarterly. Washington State Cities Business And Occupation Tax Reporting - Annually. Washington State Business And Occupation Tax Reporting - Monthly.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. The enterprise zone credit is equal to $2500 per permanent new employee and can be applied against the income tax and/or business privilege tax liability. The tax for existing entities accrues as of Jan. The rates range from $.25

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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Having witnessed income and social class inequities entrenched by corruption on their European mission, and a system in which government officials and business entrepreneurs rarely collaborate to solve civic and social problems, the Ivorys recognized the seeds of similar dynamics in their own backyard. See past Builder of the Year winners.