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First-Time Buyers Are Choosing Conventional Over FHA Financing

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An increasing number of first-time buyers opted for conventional, conforming loans rather than FHA-insured mortgages in January. In 2020, 57% of first-time buyers chose conventional financing—a 5% jump from 2019. NAR says FHA financing can often be more expensive due to the mortgage insurance.

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Chinese Real Estate Investment Plays Growing Role In U.S. Economy

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commercial real estate assets and residential purchases excluding new development projects, however, could still total at least $218 billion, cumulatively, from 2016 through 2020. Beyond 2020, Chinese investment in U.S. Beyond 2020, Chinese investment in U.S. Chinese direct investment across existing U.S.

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Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California

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Dist, B297247), filed August 26, 2020, the Court makes two significant holdings. In a new opinion addressing issues of “first impression” (i.e., never ruled on previously), Eisenberg Village of the Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging v. Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. (2d

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How Just-in-Time Land Deals Help Manage Cash Flow

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Fri, 06/12/2020 - 05:00. Land of Opportunity: How Home Builders Can Get Creative in 2020. This strategy is most likely driven by current equity shareholders more so than a genuine desire to own less land; after all, wouldn’t the appreciation of land purchased five years ago be conducive to higher margins today?

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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So he rallied other chief executives and employers to join the newly formed Housing Gap Coalition through the local Chamber of Commerce—and not just builders and developers, but also insurance companies, bankers, and a variety of others. Also, starting in 2020, every home is pre-wired for an electric vehicle charging outlet.

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Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Dist, B297247), filed August 26, 2020, the Court makes two significant holdings. In a new opinion addressing issues of “first impression” (i.e., never ruled on previously), Eisenberg Village of the Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging v. Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. (2d

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The exceptions are for financial institutions, financial institution groups, and insurance companies that have a maximum business privilege tax of $3,000,000. This credit can also be claimed against the insurance premium tax, the oil and gas production and property taxes, the fisheries business and landing taxes, and the mining license tax.

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