SOFT LANDING – REALLY?
If you didn’t predict the housing bust, don’t feel bad, the Fed totally blew it too. Reading just released minutes from the ’06 meetings, is hysterically funny were it not… Read More
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Elliot’s Blog – Population Soars
As standards of living in industrializing nations improve, their population soars. Here’s why. As better sanitation, food and health-care are introduced, death rates in industrializing countries rapidly fall. But, birth… Read More
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADVANCING ON SEPTIC SYSTEM RULES
OHIO HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION LOOKING FOR YOUR INPUT The Ohio Department of Health continues to hold meetings on the Septic rules that will be effective sometime next year. Although a… Read More
NLRB Right to Unionize Poster Rule Delayed Till April 30
The National Labor Relations Board has agreed to postpone the effective implementation date of its employee collective bargaining rights poster requirement — which includes a right to unionize notice —… Read More
Traditional group experience rating has increased to 53% for the 2012 policy year from its prior 51% ceiling
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has approved a number of changes to its alternative rating programs. These changes are designed to encourage meaningful behaviors by employers. Specific areas… Read More
Washington Post Video – Gingrich on Face the Nation
Gingrich: I Favor Breaking Up Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the House and Republican presidential candidate, spoke with Bob Schieffer on his ties with Freddie Mac,… Read More
Are You Losing Sales Due to Flawed Appraisals?
December 8, 2011 – One out of three builders are reporting losing signed sales contracts during the preceding six months because appraisals on their homes are less than the contract… Read More
Builders, Remodelers Required to Notify Employees of Collective Bargaining Rights
Beginning January 31, 2012 November 14, 2011 – Beginning on Jan. 31, home builders, remodelers and other businesses with more than $500,000 in annual gross business volume will be required… Read More
Remodelers Council Hosts Holiday Party
On December 13, 2011, the NCBIA Remodelers Council will host a Holiday Party at Wood and Wine Restaurant in Avon, Ohio. All BIA members and guests are invited to attend. … Read More
When Parties Lose Majority Status in Congress
When parties lose majority status in Congress and when a return to majority status looks tough, retirement announcements become common. When the Ds lost their majority in the House in… Read More
