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Is a worker an employee or independent contractor? Department of Labor proposes new rule. For many years, construction companies have been faced with the issue of whether they should treat a worker as an employee [READ MORE]

Increased material costs leave contractors asking about contract protections. We are hearing about a budget pinch from many homebuilder and general contractor clients tied to the substantial increases in the cost of lumber and other [READ MORE]

Mortgage industry experiences record activity. Under normal circumstances, financial advisors recommend certain conditions before potential buyers apply for a home loan—favorable interest rates, reliable employment, and acceptable savings. But circumstances for home buyers today are [READ MORE]

Redesigning home in light of the quarantine. According to legend, the harshest curse to call down on your enemy is this: “May you live in interesting times, may you come to the attention of those [READ MORE]

Homes for Iowa seeks to meet several needs with one simple program. Gandhi wisely said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” That’s a nicer way of saying, “Stop complaining and do [READ MORE]