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Congress passes spending bills to avoid shutdown, adds to Ginnie Mae budget

Housing Wire

House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a series of six spending bills that will avoid a partial shutdown of the federal government while adding some additional budget capacity to Ginnie Mae. The government-owned company has been sounding the alarm over the past year about a need for additional authority from Congress.

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HUD highlights fair housing protections based on shared ancestry and ethnicity

Housing Wire

The administration unveiled its National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism in May, and HUD has remained a committed partner in its implementation across the federal government. In alignment with the Biden administration’s national strategy was a coordinated announcement from the other involved agencies, including the U.S.

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Opinion: A more balanced approach to manufactured home energy efficiency?

Housing Wire

The standards were required to take into consideration current manufactured housing construction methods and transportation requirements for homes built in a factory and transported to the site. EISA, the underlying statute behind the standards, was clear. At best, this was merely given lip service.

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Transitioning Smoothly from Your Current Home to a 55+ Community in Florida

Lamacchia Realty

Remember to include often-overlooked costs like healthcare, transportation, utilities, and leisure activities. The pros can handle moving tasks with expertise, from heavy lifting to safely transporting your belongings. You must update your details with government bodies, service providers, banks, and insurance companies.

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The “Science” Behind Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

The Robert Weiler Company

The two main reasons behind obtaining a commercial real estate appraisal are buying and selling commercial property and legal governance. We are also pre-approved to work with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the City of Columbus, and many banks in the Central Ohio area.

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4 Data Types Your Oil & Gas Business Should Be Collecting

GoForrmz

With everything from international conflict to transportation availability impacting it, this data is vast and complex. Because the oil and gas industry is so heavily regulated by multiple governing bodies, it’s likely you’re already capturing a lot of this information.

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Why 2021 is a Good Time to Start an Appraisal Business and How to Do It

Real Quantum

Additionally, the government is actively proposing programs to support small businesses and boost the economy. Many state governments are offering small business grants, while communities are arranging events geared towards supporting local businesses. Handle the legalities. One option is the one we stated earlier — an LLC.