One of the problems with “progressive” ideas is that they often turn out to be the recycled remains of already tried-and-failed concepts. Nevada’s Commerce Tax — set to take effect this summer — is a prime example. Billed as an innovative tax on large businesses, the Commerce Tax will soon slap a new cost of doing business on any company with more than $4 million in … [Read more...] about History Repeats Itself
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NAIOP Strong
By relying on the strong foundation formed by its members, and finding new ways to serve those members, NAIOP Southern Nevada has come out of the economic downturn stronger than ever. The premier association for commercial real estate professionals, NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, offers educational and networking opportunities, and also serves as … [Read more...] about NAIOP Strong
GLVAR President Says New FHA Policy will Help Local Home Buyers
Most people don’t think about the Federal Housing Administration as often as REALTORS do, but when you ask someone over 30 how they bought their first home, most will smile and say, “I got an FHA loan.” Since FHA is just a happy memory for many, it is understandable the agency’s newly implemented fee reduction was only modestly celebrated when it went into effect Monday … [Read more...] about GLVAR President Says New FHA Policy will Help Local Home Buyers
Business Leaders Unite: Educate Your Employees about Question 3 – The Margin Tax
One of the dangers of the Margin Tax is that so many business owners think it’s such bad policy that it will never pass. However, a recent poll suggests otherwise. In fact the poll, which was conducted before the Coalition to Defeat the Margin Tax Initiative launched their mass-media campaign, showed a passage by nine percentage points. Coined the Education Initiative, the plan … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Unite: Educate Your Employees about Question 3 – The Margin Tax