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7 October 2024 | 3 replies
The ILA is North America’s largest longshoremen’s union, with roughly 50,000 of its 85,000 members making good on the threat to strike at 14 major ports subject to a just-expired master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance, or USMX, and picketing workers beginning to appear at ports.I have been reading that if the strike drags on, we can expect some shortages on perishable items that the US imports.One of those is bananas; the US imports 100% of its supply.
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11 October 2024 | 18 replies
In my area, they appear to have more realistic prices than other wholesalers I follow.
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9 October 2024 | 9 replies
In addition, targeted searches for "apartments 77008" and "greater heights apartments" have lower competition which provides a great opportunity for organic and lower cost of acquisition.Household Composition: 77008 shows balanced demand for both family-oriented housing and non-family units, promoting investments in single-family homes and high-quality apartments. 77063 indicates higher demand for rental units and smaller homes, focusing on apartments and affordable housing options.Despite higher entry costs and a lower percentage of renter-occupied units, 77008 appears to offer better prospects for appreciation and lower vacancy rates, making it a more suitable choice for investment.Greater Heights OverviewThe Greater Heights area (77008), often referred to as "The Heights," is renowned for its prime location offering a blend of amenities, top-rated schools, and abundant job opportunities.
6 October 2024 | 3 replies
This has become a trend, where the initial numbers appear strong, but subsequent revisions show a weaker-than-expected labor market.
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
For example, the “Home Sale Exclusion Gain” (IRS Section 121) lets you exclude up to $500,000 in profits if you are married filing jointly and $250,000 if you are single.The post originally appeared on the BiggerPockets blog.
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7 October 2024 | 3 replies
It appears you have several that have been there for quite a while.
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14 October 2024 | 420 replies
And, a new post appears just when interest has died down.
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7 October 2024 | 3 replies
There doesn’t appear to be anything that screams at me to run away.
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7 October 2024 | 6 replies
They are both healthy and don't appear to be doing any damage to the house other than maybe dropping leaves and twigs every now and then.
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7 October 2024 | 19 replies
New Jersey doesn't limit rent increases across the board, but individual counties and municipalities appear to have their own laws.