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Important takeouts: Yes, you can buy a self-employed home. Additional proof of income is required from the lender. Prepare your documents: Tax returns and bank statements show stable revenue. Boost your finances: Strong credit, low debt and savings make it easier to approve. Buying a home among self-employed people can feel more complicated, but that’s far from impossible. Employers to verify income for W-2 or W-2 or employers will ask for more documentation to confirm revenue. Even if you pay yourself a stable salary, lenders usually want extra evidence that your business income is consistently sustainable. With proper preparations, you…

Important takeouts: Decomposed housing is often worth more than their land. Pricing should reflect location, lot size and potential redevelopment. Selling AS-AS-AS can save you money on unnecessary repairs. Zoning, demolition costs, and permits affect value and buyer demand. What is a demolition house? A disassembly house is a property where the land value exceeds the structure. These homes are often outdated, damaged, or too expensive to renovate. Buyers – Investors, builders, or developers usually buy disassembled homes to demolish and rebuild. The National Association of Housing Builders reports that in 2022 it accounted for nearly 7% of all detached…

Generation AI transforms LMS learning Generated Artificial Intelligence (AI) guides our learning and education processes towards deep transformation. Generator AI is beginning to be used in distance education systems. The Learning Management System (LMSS) is rapidly implementing this transformation. Let’s discuss what changes when using generated AI within an LMS platform. Smart Learning Assistant is here! Within the LMS, students can access information via smart learning assistants, available 24/7. These tools can be used in a variety of fields, from practicing conversations in foreign language courses to solving complex mathematics problems. These tools can provide the guidance students need. They…

Selling your home is a big step, and of course you want to get the best possible price. It’s easy to assume that setting a high asking price will lead to higher sales, but sometimes excessive prices can actually work against you. When considering how to price your home in Boulder or Evanston, this Redfin Real Estate article explains the dangers of flaunting your home. The initial excitement fades When your home first hits the market, there is a window of opportunity that will generate the most buzz. Buyers and agents are always looking for new lists. If your home…

Propublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates power abuse. Sign up and receive the biggest story as soon as it’s published. The National Institutes of Health launched a five-year, $37 million stillbirth consortium in a pivotal effort to reduce what is known as the country’s “unacceptably high” stillbirth rate. Last week’s announcement thrilled doctors, researchers and families and represented the agency’s commitment to prioritizing the expected death of child deaths in more than 20 weeks. “What’s really exciting is that we’re not only investing in preventing stillbirth, but we continue to work with the community to guide our research,” said…

Propublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates power abuse. Sign up and receive the biggest story as soon as it’s published. This week, two major law firms accused millions of gun owners of violating the privacy rights of millions of gun owners by running a decades-long program that sent information to political operatives without their consent. The lawsuit filed Monday in federal court by Seattle’s Keller Rollback and Connecticut’s Motley Rice closely reflects the results of a Propobrica investigation detailing a secret program run by the gun industry’s largest trade group. The 24-page complaint asks the court to approve class…

AI conversion digital learning Digital learning was once an option, but now it has become an important part of both work and academic training. Not only does better connectivity cause this change, it also adds smart tools that personalize, streamline and improve the learning experience. These new technologies are changing the way companies train their employees, how students engage with materials in ways that students find more natural and effective, and how employees acquire new skills. Beyond convenience, the rise of these intelligent tools indicates a major shift in expectations from learners and employers. Modern experts are looking for training…

Jimmy Kimmel Live! “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs every night at 11:35pm ET and features a diverse lineup of guests, including subjects of interest to celebrities, athletes, music, comedians and human interest, as well as comedy bits and house bands. Randy Holmes | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty ImagesA group of Disney investors are demanding access to the company’s records, claiming that the entertainment giant’s late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension treatment reflects political pressure rather than shareholder benefits.In a letter sent to CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday, the lawyer representing the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Federation, Trade Union Federation,…

Premarket Trading: Oracle – Database Software Company continues to drop by 3% as it continues to lower its stocks in concern over AI trading. Rothschild & Co Redburn has begun Oracle’s compensation with Oracle’s selling rating, saying the market is “substantially” overestimating Oracle’s contract cloud revenues. 40% of the stock was dropped first. Intel – Shares rose 2% following Bloomberg’s report that Intel approached Apple for investing in chip makers. The meeting is in its early stages, the report said. TRANSOCEAN – Shares fell 15.7% after Offshore Driller announced plans to sell 125 million shares at a price of $3.05.…