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Opinion: Many mission-based landlords are at a breaking point

Housing Wire

While renters clearly suffer most from the lack of affordable housing, the crisis has taken a toll on property owners too. The pandemic hangover, which has left many tenants straining to make rent, translates to lower rent collections, and in turn less cash flow, for owners. Rising operating costs add to the pressure.

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Investors bought one in six homes sold in Q2 2024: Redfin

Housing Wire

While investors are still sensitive to mortgage rate changes, they are less sensitive than consumer buyers as 69% of investors pay in cash. Although demand for rentals remains strong, rent prices have shown slow growth due to a bevy of new apartments hitting the market, creating competition for tenants. In comparison, total U.S.

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The share of owner-occupants buying foreclosures has doubled — here’s why

Housing Wire

The share of distressed property auction buyers who say they are owner-occupants nearly doubled over the last year, boosted by a game-changing government policy that took effect last August. That was nearly double the 8% of buyers who described themselves as owner-occupants in a February 2022 Auction.com buyer survey.

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Pros and cons of buying out-of-state rental property in 2022

Housing Wire

Not everyone can afford to invest in rental property in the area they live in. Whether cash buyers outbid you or you can’t get financing to cover the high costs, it puts a damper on your goal to add real estate investments to your portfolio. How will you take care of the property or find tenants? Rental Demand.

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Is time the enemy of equity for chronically distressed homeowners?

Housing Wire

That’s because the unpaid loan balance continues to grow for delinquent mortgages due to unpaid interest, property taxes and insurance. While the average value of the 80,000 properties analyzed increased 3% between the first and last scheduled foreclosure auction date, the average unpaid loan balance increased by 6 percent.

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What Is a Land Contract In Ohio? Full Guide [2021 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

In real estate, buyers and sellers must be knowledgeable to make informed decisions. A land contract, also known as a land installment contract, is an executory financing agreement between a seller and a buyer. The agreement is solely between the buyer and the seller, and there is no bank or lender involved. Obligation to buy.

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The Intricacies of Commercial Appraisals: A Guide for Investors and Business Owners

Appraisal Partners Blog

This often involves considerations that are not relevant to residential properties, such as lease terms, operating expenses, and the income-generating capacity of the building. Factors like location, tenant mix, lease rates, and building amenities play a critical role in determining their value. can also be a factor.