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The Price of Independence: Singles Tax Forcing Buyers Out of the Market 

Appraisal Buzz

According to a recent Zillow Rentals report, the singles taxthe additional cost single tenants pay for a one-bedroom as opposed to splitting rent with roommates or partnershas skyrocketed to a record-high $7,562. This change reflects Bostons increasing tenant affordability issues. Living alone is definitely not as valuable as love.

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What Does “Broom Clean” Mean?

Lamacchia Realty

While it obviously refers to how clean you should leave your home or apartment for its next tenants, exactly how clean is broom condition clean? You’ll want to make sure that the apartment is clean and ready for the next tenants. This could be from photos and decor you hung up or maybe window coverings that you installed.

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Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024

Empire Appraisal Group

©Harvest by Hillwood, photo courtesy of FirstService Residential Some buildings use amenities like EV stations to add revenue, according to Swtch Energy, an EV charging solutions provider that works with multi-tenant properties. Many neutrals are even darker, such as midnight blue, charcoal gray and true black for drama.

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Value of a Pool

Appraisal Today

I don’t invest in communities with HOAs anymore because their rules are so over the top that it upsets the tenants.” Leaving up Christmas decorations “too long” is a common issue. “Oftentimes, people on the boards are on a total power trip and use that to advance their own desires,” Conti says. “I

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