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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs released new guidance, changing their previous positions, now widely allowing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. a lien) that is superior to the FHA-insured mortgage for delinquent regularly scheduled PACE special assessment payments.

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Louisiana Home Improvement Contractors License Requirements

Construction Law Monitor

Contractors can find out information on commercial, residential, home improvement and mold remediation. This application is less formal than the Residential Contractor license application. Of course other contractors who have a better license do not need this one, such as commercial and residential contractors. Related articles.

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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

They do not have the burden of carrying costs like workmen’s compensation, general liability insurance, unemployment related costs, vacations or sick days, etc. Recently Contractors and Owners have found that Outsource Estimating is becoming a practical way to cut overhead.

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New York Home Improvement Contracts: What Residential Contractors Need to Include

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In the State of New York, contractors working on certain residential projects need to have a good understanding of the NY Home Improvement Contracts Act. Here’s what NY residential contractors must include (and what can’t be included) in a New York home improvement contract.

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

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The Lien Zone. A team of construction lawyers provides knowledge about different legal issues in the construction industry such as construction and engineering contracts, mechanics’ liens, insurance. Do you want to understand better the residential construction, make better decisions and save money? Constructrr.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

If the total cost of running the business is $200,000 (including salary, rent, insurance, etc.), For custom residential design, Gray recommends 8% to 15% of the cost of the project as the design fee , depending on the complexity and scope of work. Using tools like a mechanics lien to secure payment can help ease the burden.

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Louisiana Contractors & State Licensing – Home Improvement

Construction Law Monitor

Residential contractors need to be registered with the SLBC. The application needs to include the following information in addition to proof of workers compensation insurance: (B)(1) The applicant’s name, home address, business address, and social security number. (2) See La R.S.