22 June 2020 | 4 replies
I suspect that it needs too much repair and won't qualify for new permitting standards and is just too risky.
2 July 2020 | 3 replies
U.S. building permits jump 14.4% in May as builders resumed construction work.
24 June 2020 | 2 replies
Then there is a new push for CLT also.As long as you have a certified architect/struct eng and can get permits from the correct govt permitting agency for structure and fire safety, I haven't heard a problem with insurers.
24 June 2020 | 3 replies
I just received a phone call from a disgruntled “commissioner “ in Pittsburgh about my bandit signs so I’m wondering if I actually need permits to place my signs throughout the city?
28 June 2020 | 6 replies
I have a few crews that I use to handle my flips and I have a few good GC’s that could pull permits and can get the job done correct.
2 July 2020 | 4 replies
@Sothea Keo The JADU requires a deed restriction to be recorded with the permitting agency.
23 June 2020 | 3 replies
@Pete BigitWhen the zoning district uses change as in this example where duplexes are not permitted, but because the rules changed to single family, the old duplexes have become non-conforming (grandfathered).
20 August 2020 | 3 replies
IL REIA will resume physical meetings in Marion, IL as soon as the Governor permits it.
23 June 2020 | 4 replies
I think the situations where you have a county that limits the number of permits and are allowed to transfer the permit to the new owner might increase value, but in general, a cash flow multiplier (or more appropriately, a revenue multiplier) is certainly not common practice at least.
26 June 2020 | 4 replies
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