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Driving Toward Vehicle Charging Capabilities for the Home

Will Springer Realtor

Additionally, the Washington Legislature budgeted $103M in public charging infrastructure in 2022 – all while the state passed a law last year that bans the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2030. All fuel-powered forms of transportation – yes, planes, trains and automobiles – contribute about 27% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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What Impact Will the Infrastructure Bill Have on the Housing Crisis?

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A significant indirect influence comes with the infrastructure bill signed into law in November 2021. The good news is that a recently passed law may indirectly change the real estate market for the better. In November of 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan infrastructure bill into law. The Current Housing Crisis.

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My Top 8 Search Criteria For Finding The Best Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

This is commonly known as the law of diminishing returns. Older homes may have unique features or craftsmanship that adds to their value, while newer homes might have modern conveniences and energy-efficient technologies. When all else is equal with a property, those that are larger will sell for more.

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The Modern Health System: Where Technology and HIPAA Compliance Collide

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Since then privacy has been codified into multiple laws, but it wasn’t until 1996 that the Healthcare Insurance and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed in the United States setting the standard that medical practices follow to this day.

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[National Safety Month] How To Prioritize 'Lone Worker' Safety

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For transportation teams, every time an employee is out of cell phone or radio range, they too qualify as a lone worker. Thanks to the modernization of every industry, and as technology advances, we will likely see the number of lone workers rise. ” — EHSToday, citing a TrackPlus survey. Are Lone Workers a Necessity?

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

An Inside Look at E&O By Peter Christensen Excerpts: There is no law requiring that real estate appraisers must have professional liability insurance – or E&O insurance as it is often called – except in one state. His law practice is dedicated to valuation issues. I gave up visiting him in the winter. Lee Miller.

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Will Springer Realtor

They have also been spending oodles of money to shape their residences to meet new living needs – modern and spacious, when possible – as households live in their homes for longer. The pending law is on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature. Owners are investing about $475B ( yes, billion!