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2020's Hottest Markets Were Coastal and Affordable

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The areas also offer lower property taxes and no state income taxes. Residential Migration Insights. A strong 84% of consumers noted they had been able to save more income to purchase a home due to the pandemic and stay-at-home orders, with nearly half saving 11% or more of their income. Agent Technology Insights.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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True equitable TODs should not only reduce and prevent displacement, but also create new economic opportunities for residents of all income levels and create transit-focused communities that are truly welcoming to lower income residents, communities of color, and others who have historically been pushed out by transit investments.

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

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You’ll be responsible for paying your own taxes and for keeping track of your income and expenses. As a freelancer or independent contractor, you may also need to pay the higher self-employment tax rate. Rose Morrison is the managing editor of Renovated , where she covers contracting and residential construction topics.

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Young Professionals Have Returned to Cities, Impacting Rents

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Some landlords catering to affordable housing or lower-income tenants, meanwhile, have struggled to collect rent during the nearly yearlong eviction ban that ended over the weekend. It’s kind of a good time to be an urban apartment owner again,” said Mark Parrell, chief executive of Equity Residential, a real-estate investment trust.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

For example, assume you paint residential structures of all types. Dollar amounts for coverage are customizable and can range into the millions for small-to-medium-sized companies that take on residential and small commercial jobs. . It helps your workers replace income if they are injured on the job. Tool or equipment floaters.

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Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Construction

Job Order Contracting

residential, heavy, highway) and apply to specific geographic areas, usually a county or group of counties. A “probationary apprentice” can be paid as an apprentice (less than the rate on the wage decision) if the DOL or SAC has certified that the person is eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. – Pre-apprentice.

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9 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

Levelset

If you’re taking on side projects without telling your current employer and they find out about it, it could be grounds for dismissal.”. I don’t think you’ll do your best work for the new client, and I don’t think you’ll do the best work for your current employer,” says Gray.