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California Realtors discuss post-wildfire changes in Black neighborhoods

Housing Wire

Many Black families moved to these neighborhoods in the 1960s after redlining and interstate construction forced them out of other areas. ” Kalin closed his session with tailored advice for agents who are assisting landlords, buyers, and tenants with wildfire recovery. Landlords cannot raise rents by more than 10% until then.

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Biden to propose national rent hike cap of 5%

Housing Wire

The proposal will rescind unspecified tax breaks to landlords who raise rents by more than 5%, although it would only apply to landlords who own more than 50 rental units. Affordable housing advocates also support policies that lead to the construction of new housing. Landlords can receive a number of federal tax deductions.

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Biden to call for first-time homebuyer tax credit, construction of 2 million homes

Housing Wire

In the address, the president will call for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes; and cost reductions for renters. The White House estimates that this “will raise an additional $3.79

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DataDigest: New data shows how brokerages, agents, landlords & homebuilders were reshaped by the pandemic

Housing Wire

Business Dynamic Statistics data reveal that 2021 was a year of major growth for homebuilders but steep contraction for landlords (called “lessors” in the BDS). Lessors The picture was far less rosy for real estate lessors (typically landlords and real estate investment trusts ) in 2021.

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Biden unveils housing proposal that includes nationwide cap on rent increases

Housing Wire

Biden’s new plan would cap annual rent hikes at 5% for two years for landlords who manage 50 or more rental units, which the administration said would cover 20 million units, or roughly half of all rental units in the country. Exemptions would be provided to new construction and units with “substantial” renovation and rehabilitation.

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Rent growth shows little fluctuation in January: Redfin

Housing Wire

As landlords grapple with higher vacancy rates, they don’t have the leverage necessary to command high rent prices. Meanwhile, more apartments are under construction. Additionally, some landlords are still offering one-time price incentives to attract renters. The median U.S. asking rent reached $1,964 in January, rising by 1.1%

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Nonprofits Leverage ADUs to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

Appraisal Buzz

The Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) community development organization also supports ADU renovations through its Landlord Repair Fund, helping to bring non-compliant ADUs up to code and ensure safety for residents. However, nonprofits face several challenges in implementing ADU initiatives.