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HUD Streamlines Affordable Housing Regulations

Appraisal Buzz

For more than 30 years, HOME has provided funding to build new homes, assist home buyers, and provide rental assistance. These new rules build on HUDs commitment to reducing the red tape and making programs easier to use, said the Honorable Adrianne Todman, HUD Agency Head. million homes have been completed through HOME funding.

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Santa Monica: An unexpected haven for first-time buyers

Housing Wire

“Most of the demand is coming from first-time buyers,” Trevor Levin, a local agent with Los Angeles-based Nourmand & Associates , said. Nationwide, the share of buyers who are first-time buyers has risen in recent months. Nationwide, the share of buyers who are first-time buyers has risen in recent months.

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How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools

Housing Wire

It can even prevent you from selling your investment property because potential buyers don’t want to deal with the hassle of constantly finding new tenants. This can then lead to them looking more closely at property inspection reports and wanting to negotiate a lower sales price if they still want to purchase the property.

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Opinion: Investors play key role in providing affordable housing options

Housing Wire

Selling a home typically involves nearly 10% in transaction fees between real estate agents , title companies, inspections, and other expenses. Instead, we prefer a “certified” pre-owned car that has gone through a multi-point inspection with all of the preventative maintenance up to date. Here’s one data point for you.

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Inventory needs to increase to balance housing market: Fed Beige Book

Housing Wire

In turn, builders are offering concessions, such as offering lower-priced products and less costly features, in hopes of luring in buyers to the market, the report noted. Landlord concessions have also somewhat increased. Brokers noted that the softer market is (slowly) shifting back toward a balance between buyer and seller.

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Should You Buy a Home or Keep Renting? How To Decide in 7 Steps

Realtor

Closing costs are used to pay for items such as appraisals, inspections, and much more. Some costs—such as the down payment, closing costs, home inspection and appraisal—are just the price of admission to homeownership. “Buying a home involves more money out of pocket than just the down payment,” says Michele D.

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Real Estate Tech Trends for 2025

GoForrmz

AI can also personalize customer experiences, analyzing preferences to recommend properties that align with buyers’ needs. These technologies allow potential buyers or renters to explore properties remotely, saving time and resources for both clients and agents, while also expanding market visibility to new and more rural areas.