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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:49 Affordable Housing Trish Donnally, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman, shares insights from three transformative affordable housing projects. Housing is Fundamental “Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing.

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

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Construction only : This type of loan covers house building costs only and requires for the loan to be repaid in full within a year after the project’s completion or refinanced into a mortgage. The construction loan approval process is usually very rigorous, since the loan isn’t secured and doesn’t involve collateral.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

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As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. One key area includes the learning curve for municipalities and state laws.

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New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive

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The incentive is available to designers and builders of local, state or federal building projects that are newly constructed or renovated. Most current building codes already meet this requirement and the majority of newly-constructed and major renovation projects qualify. How to Secure Your Deduction. per square foot.

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Storage Units: Are They Worth Buying Or Building?

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But by acquiring a storage unit, they know for sure that their belongings will be secure until their return. . Up until the renovation is finished, having a storage unit will assist in keeping everything orderly and in great condition, as dust and mold are the last things anyone wants to see cover their furniture and equipment.

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Millennial Buyers Often Settled During Pandemic Home Search

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But once Millennials found a home they liked, they entered a bidding war to secure it. Two-thirds of Millennials said they placed at least four offers before securing the winning bid, and many admit to settling. Buying homes requiring renovations. One-third paid over asking price, and 35% went over budget with their offer.

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