As reported by the Chewelah Independent: “With the popularity of the “tiny home” movement growing throughout the United States as a way to address overpriced housing or housing shortages, determining how to legally build and situate a home under 400 square feet can be a considerable challenge. The tiny home movement is often promoted as…
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For the past several months, we have been waiting with baited breath for the final decision by Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) regarding the pending worker’s compensation increase. Last week, we finally got our answer, and not one that works best for our industry. OIR unofficially announced a 14.5% increase to workers’ compensation insurance.
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Comparing investment real estate to football, HomeUnion gave Tampa, FL, the top spot in its first-ever power rankings, thanks to the city’s No. 2 employment rate and No. 5 turnover time (“offense”), as well as its strong median cap rate of 6.7% (“special teams”), according to Builder…read more
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Developers of residential units may soon find it much more expensive to build here. The city commission is expected to consider Wednesday night a proposal to increase by 48 percent the fees it charges developers for every unit built. As the city stretches outward and upward with new housing units to accommodate a steady increase in population,
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Renovating homeowners are integrating “smart” features into their homes, according to the 2016 U.S. Houzz Smart Home Trends Survey, conducted in collaboration with CEDIA. The survey of nearly 1,000 homeowners in the midst of, planning, or who have recently completed a home renovation project found that nearly half of renovating homeowners are incorporating “smart” technology:
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As many of your local Builder Associations ramp up for Fall Membership drives, we wanted to take the opportunity to share what we as a federated organization – Local HBA, FHBA, and NAHB – have accomplished for you as a valued member in 2016: FHBA testified at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s public hearing
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This design forecast from Pushcart Creative discusses the new role connected technology is playing in workplace safety. Proactive safety equipment has seen less technological advancement than, say, scheduling, design or even customer service, but all that could be about to change. A new wave of affordable, proactive, learning devices will soon be able to integrate
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Chet Skinner, President of North East Florida Builders Association (NEFBA), speaks to the unique nature of advocacy typical members don’t usually see in our organizations. Skinner is quoted as saying, “You can be proud of the team work of our NEFBA members and their ability to partner with other local associations.”…read more
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FHB Insurance (FHB) announced that effective September 15, 2016 Leigh Mansfield, Vice President of Underwriting, has accepted another position and is relocating to Tennessee. Mansfield served FHB for over seven years, where she also worked as interim Chief Executive Officer. “Leigh was an asset to FHB, as she moved the company forward during many changes
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For Immediate Release: September 12, 2016 – FHB Insurance (FHB) announced today that effective September 15, 2016 Leigh Mansfield, Vice President of Underwriting, has accepted another position and is relocating to Tennessee. Mansfield served FHB for over seven years, where she also worked as interim Chief Executive Officer. “Leigh was an asset to FHB, as
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