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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). The fact that certain classes of homebuyers are excluded from buying a home makes excessive residential design standards an inappropriate policy option.

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Housing Affordability Affects Housing Choice

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NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | NAHB encourages policymakers to focus on incentives for local governments to embrace new housing developments, including affordable low-income and workforce housing. National Association of Home Builders. Those efforts should be a point of emphasis now. 2020 Single-Family Starts Mirrored Builder Confidence.

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Why Builders Wait to See Lower Lumber Prices

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NAHB Policy Brief | Lumber prices have moderated, but lower costs haven't worked their way to builders; New home prices too expensive for lower-income households. The problem for home builders and remodelers is that although lumber futures have begun to moderate, lumber packages quoted to builders have held at or near record highs.

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NAHB and Trump Working to Reopen the Country

Pro Builder

Ensure single-family and multifamily builders/developers, remodelers, and property owners are eligible for the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program. Establish a permanent minimum 4% credit floor for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Establish a permanent minimum 4% credit floor for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

For example, assume you paint residential structures of all types. You could get hired by a general contractor (GC) for a new construction or remodel project, but you can’t assume you’re covered under a GC’s policy. It helps your workers replace income if they are injured on the job. 7 insurance policies subcontractors may need.

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FAQ's About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. Residential Remodel Contractors. Multiple Income Contractors: Handyman + General + Remodel. Residential Remodel + Commercial Tenant Improvement.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. The enterprise zone credit is equal to $2500 per permanent new employee and can be applied against the income tax and/or business privilege tax liability. The tax for existing entities accrues as of Jan. The rates range from $.25

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