Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2015

The size and nature of a transaction may well affect the scope of the opinion requested and in larger traditional mortgage financing as well as green bond financing, lenders attribute increased value in the security being provided for loans when a building is LEED certified or the like, so they want to know the building is really green.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

One of the biggest challenges that contractors’ finance and accounting departments face is keeping up with all of the ever-changing tax regulations, incentives and procedures. Staying on top of tax issues is a full-time job, but one that can ensure your company stays compliant with the law, and maximizes benefits and incentives.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2023

. $300,000 in prize money will be distributed between at least three winners selected across the three award categories—Construction and Design, Public Policy and Regulatory Reform, and Finance. RenoFi Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Finance Category RenoFi.com is the first one-stop-shop marketplace for financing a home renovation.

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Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2023

Their visionary approaches, from harnessing industrial-scale robotics to empowering marginalized communities, streamlining processes, and bringing transparency to zoning laws, inspire us to push boundaries and create a more accessible and equitable housing future for all." zoning codes. "For

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 7, 2014

The size and nature of a transaction may well affect the scope of the opinion requested and in larger traditional mortgage financing as well as bond financing, lenders attribute increased value in the security being provided for loans when a building is LEED certified or the like. a mortgage) a green building.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

When it comes to planning out your business, top concerns are usually financing and the product itself. Safety and Zoning. Before you sign any contracts with a real estate agent for your business’s new location, make sure you look into the area’s safety and the zoning requirements.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 16, 2014

On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 22, 2014

It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. The new law builds on Christie’s commitment to revitalizing New Jersey’s cities.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Accounting & Finance. Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. She tripped over one of the construction sign legs that was sticking out beyond the construction cone and fencing, but she was not walking in the construction zone. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2023

In the Finance category, finalists include organizations focused on construction financing, shared-equity models, and renter programs that support increased savings and equity. CoFi is piloting a new modular construction financing program with Manufactured, an end-to-end inventory manufacturing & finance solution.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

So, getting a building permit could mean a trip to the Planning and Zoning office, followed by a drive across town to pay permit fees at the Finance Department. Space limitations meant city offices were located in different facilities.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Growing retail brands likes Advance Auto and Auto Zone that help consumers save money by keeping their cars longer should also continue to do well in 2012. Creative Deal-Making - As obtaining financing for commercial construction projects continues to be a challenge for some developers, look for creativity behind the scenes.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2023

per month in Climate Zone 2 (see map below) and $0.92 per month in Climate Zone 3 for a standard 2,500 square-foot single-family house, yet it costs roughly $1,366 to achieve that level of insulation. The analysis indicated average energy savings of $0.67 Another example is continuous wall insulation.

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The Korte Company

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As factories got bigger and the consequences of their pollution more noticeable, municipalities adopted zoning statutes that kept residential sectors segregated from industrial districts. Financing is another concern. As mixed-use developments become more popular, lenders become more willing to finance these projects.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 18, 2013

To achieve that goal, they provide comprehensive assistance to existing businesses and those seeking to relocate, whether they are developing a business plan, looking for the best site, or searching for financing or other assistance. The City has two HUB Zones through SBA, and is a New Market Tax Credits eligible community.

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Pro Builder

MAY 2, 2022

Sacramento County officials are speeding along housing approvals and home building by easing some development standards for apartment projects and allowing for the construction of duplexes in single-family zoning districts, The Sacramento Bee reports. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. Infill Housing.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 10, 2021

ordinance allows separate accessory dwelling units in all single-family zones, and in an effort to create more affordable housing, the town is also permitting homeowners to sell units separately from a primary residence as condominiums, The New York Times reports. . Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. Sacks said.

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BD+C

MARCH 13, 2024

financing more socially inclusive projects is often the stickiest issue—particularly if you want to take something that is classified as office and convert it. Yet in Europe, financing mixed-use buildings is bread and butter; we don’t even question how to invest in those structures. I would add zoning to the conversation.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 2, 2021

And as much as three-quarters of the developable land in the state is now zoned only for single-family housing, according to UC Berkeley research. Gavin Newsom signed the law in September, the state became the second in the nation to eliminate single-family-home-only zoning in most areas, following Oregon, which did it in 2019.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In 2021, single-family housing starts increased to 1.123 million, the highest gain since 2006, but prospective home buyers are still finding few options in regional markets where restrictive zoning codes are limiting housing supply, CNBC reports. Today’s homebuyers are paying for past sprawl by drawing on credit to finance their lifestyles.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2020

And we will support our state and local association partners as they address NIMBY attitudes and outdated zoning policies that needlessly drive up the cost of housing.” . “NAHB will work with Congress, the White House, and federal agencies to reduce regulatory barriers and increase housing production. Advertisement. Leadership.

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Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

The intention is to protect those industrial lands with the potential for future economic development and job growth from conversion to residential or commercial zoning. Express Bonds are placed with the borrower’s bank and may be feasible for financing smaller projects, particularly within the $500,000 to $5 million cost range.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Does the current zoning of the space/building permit your intended business use? What are the financing options? Your Architect can create As Built drawings for a fee. It requires a visit to the building and time to recraft the location and size of the spaces. A remodel project could face discrepancies without it.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. The authors of the Opportunity Zones section of the tax reform bill, Sen. Not since the federal Urban Renewal efforts of the 1970s has legislation passed by the U.S. that need it the most.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 25, 2022

59% support incentives for local governments to ease zoning regulations that prevent construction of more affordable housing. Housing Policy + Finance. 54% said easing regulations that create roadblocks for building accessory dwelling units, such as in-law suites and tiny homes, would be helpful. Affordability. Government + Policy.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Oregon Business Development Fund (OBDF): A revolving loan fund that provides term fixed-rate financing for land, buildings, equipment, machinery and permanent working capital. may be feasible for financing smaller projects, particularly within the $1,000,000 to $5 million cost range. be a business owned by a severely disabled person.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2023

Updated zoning policies would allow builders to develop at a higher density outside of downtown metro areas, but it’s up to local governments to reform regional housing laws. The mortgage industry really needs to take a look at how to make that kind of financing more widely available."

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Growing retail brands likes Advance Auto and Auto Zone that help consumers save money by keeping their cars longer should also continue to do well. Creative Deal-Making - As obtaining financing for commercial construction projects continues to be a challenge for some developers, look for creativity behind the scenes.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 2, 2021

The plan also calls to do away with zoning and land use policies that make it more difficult and expensive for new homes to be built. These zoning requirements are often used in wealthier communities to preserve the uniform look of a neighborhood and keep property values high. Housing Policy + Finance. That will help.".

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2022

Housing Policy + Finance. “That’s one of the biggest obstacles in Denver. Small development is disproportionately impacted by fees and requirements.”. Housing Markets.

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Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

Small Business First: Funding for small businesses, including low-interest loan financing for land and building acquisition and construction, machinery and equipment purchases and working capital. Export Financing Program: Funding for small business for export activities. of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Dept.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Defense Production Zones: Virginia authorizes its communities to establish local defense production zones to benefit businesses engaged in the design, development or production of materials, components or equipment required to meet the needs of national defense. FINANCING & GRANTS. TAX INCENTIVES.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2021

Under the plan, more than 2 million homes and commercial buildings across the country would be preserved, retrofitted, or built, in addition to incentives for easing zoning restrictions. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. Read More. . Affordability. Government + Policy.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Americans Agree on Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones. A permanent minimum 4% credit floor on low-income housing tax credits enables NAHB multifamily developer members to finance thousands of additional affordable rental units. . NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

But making an adaptive reuse project pencil out in a tight financing market isn’t so simple. While financial incentives, zoning adjustments, and expedited planning reviews are being explored in major cities, developers must assemble a comprehensive team to thoroughly assess conversion prospects in the tight financing landscape.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 6, 2016

FINANCING & GRANTS. EDTIF Tax Credit: The Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) tax credit is a post-performance, refundable tax credit rebates for up to 30% of new state revenues (sales, corporate and withholding taxes paid to the state) over the life of the project (typically 5-10 years). TAX INCENTIVES.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

But as more people moved to a small number of cities with abundant office jobs, and municipalities passed stricter zoning codes that made it tougher to build housing, land prices and housing costs surged. Housing Policy + Finance. But between 1977 and 2019, they grew at an average annual rate of about 13%. Land Planning.

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