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Moving big talent to the Big Apple  

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Key factors to consider When choosing a neighborhood, consider the following factors: Commute and accessibility: Proximity to public transportation and major business districts. Networking events: Hosting events to connect new employees with colleagues and local professionals. How HR can support relocating staff 1.

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Investors turn their eyes to affordable housing opportunities

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State and local officials concur: the unusual confluence of public health, faltering businesses of all sizes and dramatically different use of public services, such as transportation, will almost surely force creative strategies for expanding affordable housing. Join today with an HW+ Membership ! Already a member?

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11 Tips for hosting real estate workshops for buyers and sellers 

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It’s the first step to making your workshop a success, and also influences how you will market your event (more on that below). Start planning your event by making a list of the subjects that might be confusing or complicated, and plan your workshop itinerary from there. They cross-promote the event.

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Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

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As part of the broader community operating within the service area of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), the affluent Boston suburb of Milton — with a population of roughly 29,000 people — was directed to comply with a new state law requiring the construction of new multifamily housing units in areas served by public transit.

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Labor market report is good news for mortgage rates

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The current state of the labor market results from a series of events, with COVID-19 being a significant catalyst. Job gains occurred in health care, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing. So where does this leave us? I wrote the COVID-19 recovery model on April 7, 2020, and retired it on Dec. percent, the U.S.

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Can we still avoid a recession?

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In addition, prices paid for transportation of products from China to the U.S. Now, this stressful aspect of transportation costs is gone and the fear of a downturn in the freight industry is taking hold. However, the biggest component of inflation isn’t the transportation cost of goods from China to the U.S.,

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Seize the student housing surge: A guide for property managers

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For example, student-focused amenities like study rooms, transportation to and from campus, and social events for student residents are sought-after. Resident experience is a priority in student housing and may look different than in conventional units. Your leasing team may need to change the screening process to account for this.