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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage

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And those unfilled positions are a barrier to new residential construction and housing affordability. Our industry, which has been an economic bright spot for the broader economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, can show young people that residential construction offers well-paying jobs and satisfying careers. Chuck Fowke.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage

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And those unfilled positions are a barrier to new residential construction and housing affordability. Our industry, which has been an economic bright spot for the broader economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, can show young people that residential construction offers well-paying jobs and satisfying careers. Chuck Fowke.

NAHB 98
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Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum

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In development since 2006, Babcock Ranch was carved from 91,000 acres of wilderness of which 73,000 acres are now preserved under state control. . There is no debt on it, no equipment on it, and it gives a lot more flexibility and optionality within the portfolio.”. . Mixed-Fuel Solutions and All-Electric Codes in Home Building.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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As early as 2006, Ivory Development president Chris Gamvroulas began reaching out to other builders, developers, and associations representing real estate agents and landlords to collaborate through the Utah Property Rights Coalition. Even during the [2006-07] downturn,” Gamvroulas says, “we were bringing out product we knew would sell.”.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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A tax credit is also available for up to 50% of the cost of installing a residential CNG fueling system, for up to $2,500. Company-Purchased Debt Option: A for-profit entity in conjunction with one or more unit of local government may make application to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

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Advice for Home Builders Navigating a Market in Flux

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Cost of Sales Comparative Performance 2006-2021 Averages Chart: courtesy Shinn Builder Partnerships As a housing consultancy, we prefer that the cost of sales represents 70% or less of sales revenue. increase for all inputs for residential construction. Manage debt. and direct costs 55.2% (see chart, below).

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services. Efforts are underway along Cape Coral Parkway to create a pedestrian-friendly town center with plans for a Village Square, a mixed-use project featuring office, retail and residential space.

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