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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Fraught with Peril

Green Building Law Update

There are nearly 2 Million houses in the U.S. It can be perilous to fail to properly address rooftop solar panels at the time of sale of a house. Obviously that language creates issues when selling a house with solar panels installed on the roof that belong to someone else. Some of the companies engaged in this business (.

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Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. Why Not Build More Accessory Dwelling Units?

Pro Builder

Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. ADUs in Denver would help the growing housing crisis, but can they beat the challenges they face? Many of Denver’s residents believe that accessible dwelling units (ADUs) can be used as a tool in pushing back against the housing crisis.

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Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan

Pro Builder

Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan. President Biden’s recently unveiled $2 trillion infrastructure plan will set aside $213 billion for affordable housing. Any amount would be helpful to incent additional construction for affordable housing," says Nothaft. Housing Policy + Finance.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Not for the Faint of Heart

Green Building Law Update

There are more than a Million houses in the U.S. It can be difficult if not dangerous to fail to properly address rooftop solar panels at the time of sale of a house. Obviously this creates issues when selling a house with solar panels on the roof that belong to someone else. Many of the companies engaged in this business (.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Not for the Faint of Heart

Green Building Law Update

There are more than a Million houses in the U.S. It can be difficult if not dangerous to fail to properly address rooftop solar panels at the time of sale of a house. Obviously this creates issues when selling a house with solar panels on the roof that belong to someone else. Many of the companies engaged in this business (.

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NAHB Request Prompts Extended COVID-19 Relief From IRS

Pro Builder

A recent announcement by the IRS offers extended relief from some residential housing requirements. The IRS notice also permits property owners to provide temporary emergency housing to medical personnel and essential workers as displaced individuals. . Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance.

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Minnesota Industry Group Wants Teens in Construction

Construction Equipment

Although Minnesota law permits teens ages 16 and 17 to work in a variety of fields, construction is not one of them. David Siegel, the executive director of BATC-Housing First Minnesota, told Finance & Commerce that it’s time for that to change. In response to construction labor shortages, BATC…