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Seeking a Cap on Rent Hikes

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residents (82%) believe there should be caps on the amount landlords are allowed to increase rent, according to Redfin. Caps on rent increases, also known as rent control, give governments the authority to control how much landlords are allowed to increase rents each year. More than four of every five U.S. as a whole.

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More Renters Fearing Scams in Tight Housing Market

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Respondents attributed blame to rental platforms (40%) and landlords (23%), urging better technology to prevent fraud. When I showed up to move in, the locks were changed, and the landlord had disappeared. Transparency: Verifying landlord identities and listing legitimacy to rebuild renter trust. expressing complete trust.

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Investors Embracing Expansion of Real Estate Portfolios 

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RentRedi landlords intend to purchase real estate in 2025. The likelihood of acquiring new properties is highest among landlords in the Midwest and South (69% each), followed by those in the Northeast (68%). that falls short of the national average is landlords in the Western U.S. (52%). The only group in the Western U.S.

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Experiences with Firearms as an Appraiser: When Tenants Behave Unexpectedly in “Their Area”

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Appraisers often find themselves in a wide variety of settings and situations. The tenant seemed genuinely nice and welcoming outside and even went as far as letting me interact with his friendly dog, which always makes an appraisal better for me. This seemed to move the situation along.

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HUD Grants Millions to Help End Homelessness, Prevent Evictions

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However, the majority of renters lack access to legal aid that could enable them to defend against wrongful evictions or come to more amicable agreements with landlords. The post HUD Grants Millions to Help End Homelessness, Prevent Evictions appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Meeting Renters Where They Are

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Sending digital payouts to tenants by email reduces delivery issues experienced by the landlord that result from having an incorrect forwarding address. These errors led to inconvenience for renters, including having to spend time getting the mistake resolvedand 79% said they would avoid renting from the erring landlord again.

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Home Investors Pull Back as Rates and Prices Remain High

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Impact of Mom-and-Pop Investors The report highlights the significant role of small-scale investors, often referred to as mom-and-pop landlords. The post Home Investors Pull Back as Rates and Prices Remain High appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. These individuals, owning three to ten properties, represent 60% of all investor purchases.

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