By David Logan The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law in late 2017, created a new section of the tax code—199A. Section 199A provides a 20% deduction for “qualified business income” generated by pass-thru entities such as LLCs, partnerships, and S-corporations. The law...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released statewide totals for building permits issued in July and shows 1,497 single-family permits were pulled. This number is basically flat from June of 2018, when 1,493 permits were pulled. The 1,497 permits pulled in July of...
Tariffs Catching up to Indiana Home Builders New construction decreased in the month of June, leading economists to believe the rise in building supply costs are to blame. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – According to the most recent single-family permit numbers for June, new home construction has decreased. The...
The Indiana Builders Association will grant two awards to both an associate member and remodeler who have shown extraordinary leadership skills and have made exceptional contributions to the organization. The awards are based on merit and will be judged by a special judging panel. The application...
As the snow melts and warm weather approaches, many home owners’ thoughts turn to a traditional activity this time of year: spring cleaning. But whether you enjoy getting your house in order or would rather tackle only the bare minimum of necessary chores, it’s important to...
We all enjoy the benefits of having healthy local water resources – and that means we all have an important role to play in keeping our waterways safe and healthy for everyone to enjoy. After it rains or snows, the excess flow of water — and...
After the dust settles on your Independence Day celebration, you may notice that your home has begun to show the signs of an active summer – both inside and out. Take the time now to do a few maintenance tasks to keep your home humming...
Governor Eric Holcomb has officially proclaimed the month of June National Homeownership Month. Above the national average, Indiana has a homeownership rate of about 70%. On Thursday, the state’s major housing organizations, Habitat for Humanity of Indiana, the Indiana Association of REALTORS, the Indiana Mortgage...
Builders increased home construction in the month of April, despite industry challenges. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –Last month, the United States Census Bureau reported a 52% increase in single-family building permits from February 2018 to March 2018. Continuing in the trend, data shows a 7% increase in permits...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –According to data from the United States Census Bureau, single-family building permits show a 52% increase from February 2018 to March 2018. The 1,537 permits pulled in March of 2018 are up 8% from March of 2017 when 1,426 permits were pulled. The...
