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What Biden’s infrastructure plan does for housing

Housing Wire

Specifically, the plan calls for the construction and rehabilitation of over 500,000 homes in low- and middle-income areas. Biden is also calling on Congress to eliminate exclusionary zoning laws, which he says inflates housing and construction costs – an issue that has crippled homebuilders across the country for more than a year.

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Jobs data shows the truth about the labor market

Housing Wire

Job gains occurred in professional and business services, government, health care, construction, transportation and warehousing, and social assistance. Construction labor has held up very well, even though housing permits have been falling for some time. percentage point to 3.7 percent, the U.S. From the St.

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Increase in COVID cases holding back employment numbers

Housing Wire

Private employment gains were largely driven by some of the industries hit hardest by the pandemic – with rises in transportation and warehousing (+145,000) and professional and business services (+60,000), as well as an increased demand for those in the health care sector (+104,000). below pre-pandemic February levels. census count. .

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[National Safety Month] Improve Workplace Safety with Technology

GoForrmz

nearly 20% of all work-related fatalities happen on construction sites. Given the extreme conditions, heavy machinery, noise, and obstacles on any construction site, it’s a perfect industry to implement wearable monitoring systems. “ Though the construction industry only accounts for 6% of hires in the U.S., In the U.S.,

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How to Conduct the Most Effective Columbus, Ohio Property Search

The Robert Weiler Company

Tip 4: Tap into Transportation. If you think you’ve found a great area that passes all of the aforementioned criteria, now it’s time to look into transportation. As a general rule of thumb, the more transportation options available, the more potential there is for future growth in the area. Don’t learn the hard way.

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Warehouse Space in Columbus, Ohio: 17 Actionable Steps to Find, Lease & Organize Your Next Hub

The Robert Weiler Company

Almost one-third of new warehouse space for lease is snatched up before the construction project is complete. Renters are outpacing the construction of industrial units and warehouses. How about access to roads and highways or specific modes of transportation? How can you even start if you don’t know what you’re looking for?

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. Home appraisals are not just for when someone is buying or selling a home for themselves however, they are also important for: New construction loans. Valuation for insurance claims. Renovation loan assessments.

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