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Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? Biden Thinks So

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Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? President Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside $5 billion for a grant program aimed at tackling “exclusionary” zoning laws that inflate housing costs. Housing Policy + Finance. Biden Thinks So. cbroderick. Thu, 04/08/2021 - 10:28. and Austin, Texas. Read More. .

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Biden's Infrastructure Plan for Retrofitting Homes Could Bolster Homeownership Levels

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Biden's Infrastructure Plan for Retrofitting Homes Could Bolster Homeownership Levels. President Joe Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan could make it easier for both first-time buyers and those seeking affordable housing, says the Washington Post. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Across the Country, Developers Are “Fighting for Land”

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Land restrictions and a lack of investments in roads, railways and other infrastructure have made it increasingly difficult for developers to find sites near big cities. Housing Policy + Finance. Mon, 09/26/2022 - 12:20. A strong demand for homes and a lack of supply will mean land prices will continue to rise. Land Planning.

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Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan

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President Biden’s recently unveiled $2 trillion infrastructure plan will set aside $213 billion for affordable housing. The plan also calls to do away with zoning and land use policies that make it more difficult and expensive for new homes to be built. Housing Policy + Finance. cbroderick. Fri, 04/02/2021 - 09:15. Read More.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Making Sense of the Construction Tax Landscape

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One of the biggest challenges that contractors’ finance and accounting departments face is keeping up with all of the ever-changing tax regulations, incentives and procedures. On the latter point, Dreyfus shared some steps contractors can take to remain successful in tough times: Properly prepare your company’s infrastructure.

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