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Nearly Half of All U.S. Homes Were Equity-Rich in the First Quarter of 2022

Pro Builder

Homes Were Equity-Rich in the First Quarter of 2022. Equity-rich homeowners are cashing out and leaving pricey markets to buy new homes in low-cost states. A red-hot housing market is pushing home values to new highs, and a subsequent increase in equity wealth is motivating some homeowners to relocate, according to The New York Times.

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6 Steps Towards Public Sector Efficient Physical Asset Management – Robust Process, Collaborative Teams Valid Data, & Enabling Technology

Job Order Contracting

Equity, increasing efficiencies, securing appropriate resources, and preparing for adaptive management is simpler than one might expect. Develop detailed work scope and estimate. contact-form]. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us 4bt.us – Robust, integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions.

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Navigating Commercial Building Loan Landscape for Small Business

Wolgast Corporation

Cashflow and equity are still the primary factors a lender evaluates. Even though you may have a project with lots of equity and a low loan to value, demonstrating sufficient cashflow historically and in proforma will be the key to obtaining financing. Cashflow is “king.”

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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Extracting key ratios from financial statements and safety metrics from OSHA filings allows builders to gauge a subcontractor’s short-term and long-term health — and empower estimators with the data they need to make more informed bidding decisions. . Debt-to-Equity . Formula: Total Liabilities / Total Shareholders’ Equity .

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Caterpillar Forecast Tops Estimates with the Recovery of Construction

Construction Cost Estimating

predict earnings for 2014 that has topped the estimate of the analysts as the recovery in the U.S. The average of 13 estimates compiled by Bloomberg was $55.5 per share, excluding $400 million to $500 million in restructuring costs, which is more than the estimate of $5.77 Caterpillar jumped 5.9% The shares had dropped by 2.6%

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

Before approving your loan, the lender must review your projected budget estimates, detailed construction plans, and construction timelines to decide on your loan amount. In addition to meeting traditional borrower standards, the lender will inspect and approve construction timeline estimates, proposed budget, and architectural plans.

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Modern Slavery Exists and We Must Stop It Now

Green Building Law Update

million people are victims of forced labor around the globe according to estimates by the British government; more than there have been at any time in history. Green building has never emphasized the social equity component of the triple bottom line. Today more than 35.8 These modern enactments by government are only a small step.

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