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NAHB Opposes Proposed Tax Credit Program Changes

Pro Builder

NAHB Opposes Proposed Tax Credit Program Changes. NAHB Policy Briefing | NAHB opposes changes to Section 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit; supply of 'missing middle' moderate-density housing isn't sufficient to meet demand. NAHB believes Congress is making a mistake by pegging eligibility to Energy Star.

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Congress Introduces New "Energy Efficiency" Legislation

Green Building Law Blog

Contrary to common belief that nothing is really happening in green building at the Congressional level these days, I provide the following two counterexamples. Of course, neither of these efforts are designed to promote energy efficiency or green building, but that doesn't mean that nothing is happening. million low-income households.

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Home Builders Applaud Congress on Extending Home Buyer Tax Credit

Green Home Design Architect

November 5, 2009 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded Congress for passing legislation that will extend and expand the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, stating that this will provide a much-needed boost to the fragile housing market and economy. “We billion in wage income and $6.9

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Attainable Housing Options: Rethinking the Starter Home

Pro Builder

In a recent meeting , a client questioned why so many industries can find ways to create more affordable solutions but the housing industry can’t. Why not housing? Most people c an’t afford a Tesla, but there are attainable alternatives such as the Nissan Leaf or the Hyundai Kona. Life circumstances also play a role.

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