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31 January 2025 | 4 replies
In this study, new construction is defined as a habitable structure requiring load-bearing features and MEP utilities (mechanical, electrical & plumbing)Below shows which cities have had the most activity:Question: Do you see activity increasing for the rest of Q1?
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
Hello, please bear with me as I'm a relatively new investor.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
Trying to get a split level (not a lot of sqft) on the market in the next three weeks and trying to decide on whether to open the wall between the dining and living room for a feel of openness or leave it as I have heard from two interior designers that the open concept is on the way out as we are more at home and liking our separate areas in the home.Pragmatically speaking the opening of the wall will be mostly a time drain with it being a load bearing wall and having to support the ceiling while rebuilding and all the drywalling necessary.
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
If it's in the restricted zone (within 31 miles of the coast or 62 miles from an international border, you have the choice between using a bank trust and paying the fees mentioned above or using a Mexican corporation and bearing the costs of establishing and maintaining the corporation.
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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
A homeowner I worked with wanted to remove a load-bearing wall to create an open-concept kitchen.
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8 February 2025 | 8 replies
So 2 W-2s, two charges. 3 P&Ls from different properties, 3 charges. 4 inputs for interest bearing accounts, 4 charges.
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7 February 2025 | 3 replies
The UofA (which I graduated from so Bear Down) will always ensure Tucson is on the map.
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17 January 2025 | 2 replies
Beyond the bedrock issue, soil conditions can be costly if the property has problematic soils such as too much silt, deep topsoil, or extensive wetlands.You'll also want to know what ordinances are going to affect your budget - things like tap fees, tree ordinances, storm water retention policies, etc.Bottom line is that you have to investigate ordinances, off-site conditions, and on-site conditions before you can even begin to budget your development.
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
I have a separate interest bearing account for security deposits as required by my state laws.
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
On top of this they all must be in interest bearing accounts.