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Dealing with Uncertain Tax Laws
As Americans, we are experiencing unprecedented levels of uncertainty in the tax laws, which wreak havoc on any hopes of year-end tax planning. Not having a consistent long-term tax policy in place creates a negative effect on the overall economy. Small business owners are reluctant to make large purchases, hire employees or expand their businesses because they are unsure of the costs. Without clear leadership and coherent policy from the Administration and Congress, there will be no effective...
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  • Dealing with Uncertain Tax Laws

    Congress' inability to make certain decisions can affect tax laws in 2012 and for 2013

    Article • December 10th, 2012

  • Mortgage Rates Near Record Lows

    Freddie Mac has released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing fixed mortgage rates edging slightly lower with the 30-year fixed averaging 3.37 percent.

    News • October 18th, 2012

  • Home equity credit hits three-year high

    Growing confidence in the housing market has pushed home equity lines of credit to a three-year high

    News • October 17th, 2012

  • Foreclosure levels decrease 10% from year ago

    The past three months have seen increasingly more foreclosure activity, but year-over-year numbers are down 10%

    News • August 9th, 2012

  • 80 U.S. metros listed as improving housing markets

    Despite continued tight lending practices for homeowners and builders, 80 U.S. metropolitan areas in 32 states are listed as having improving housing markets

    News • August 6th, 2012

  • Mortgage principal of underwater homeowners won't be lowered

    Despite pressure from the Obama administration and lawmakers, the FHFA decided to not lower mortgage principals for underwater homeowners

    News • August 2nd, 2012

  • Underwater homeowners refinancing more than ever through HARP

    Low interest rates and the Housing Affordable Refinance Program combining to push thousands of underwater homeowners to refinance their mortgages

    News • July 16th, 2012

  • My refinancing revelations
    My refinancing revelations

    While going through mortgage refinancing, I learned how little my home is valued, and how much the banking industry has changed

    Blog • May 24th, 2012

  • Answers to the question, “How’s business?”
    Answers to the question, “How’s business?”

    Clients who already have money are beginning to spend it on remodeling and new homes, but those who must rely on banks for loans continue to have a tough time

    Blog • April 5th, 2012

  • March 2012 Overview
    March 2012 Overview

    Distribution Big-box Retailers Not Just for DIYers Contractors make nearly half of their tool and building supply purchases from big-box retailers, according to a national research study conducted by Syracuse, N.Y.-based Eric Mower...

    Article • March 7th, 2012

  • Staying on Track

    Today’s business environment requires companies to be more savvy than ever about reining in new customers, making project cost management more important than ever.

    Article • November 11th, 2011

  • How I survived the housing slowdown
    How I survived the housing slowdown

    Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of survivor stories as told by the survivors themselves. These brave builders and designers will share their stories of struggle and ultimately survival, as a method of therapy for them and to let their...

    Article • August 12th, 2011

  • Where to Go When the Banks Say No

    Use Your Receivables to Fund Your Business

    Article • July 14th, 2011

  • 203(k) Creates Renovation Opportunities

    An Underutilized FHA Loan Could Help Remodelers Garner Business from Foreclosures

    Article • June 22nd, 2011

  • NARI Online Certification: Client Financing Made Easy

    Although the common perception is that financing a remodeling project is more difficult these days, there are several basic options a remodeler can suggest to his clients, according to Dawn Cameron, CRA, 2010-11 president of the National Association...

    Article • June 22nd, 2011

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