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

Appraisal Buzz

Living alone is definitely not as valuable as love. 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.

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Why ADUs can be used for aging in place — and how reverse mortgages might help

Housing Wire

But when the apartment’s landlord declared that all units in the building would be renovated and force all current tenants out, the clock began ticking for a solution. And you definitely have to let the contractor do that heavy leg work for the building side of it, and work together with them each step of the way.”

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Renters Reveal Amenity Preferences, Keywords Used to Find Rentals

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There aren’t many features and facilities that a tenant would forgo, from roomy homes and large backyards to lots of storage and excellent parking alternatives. In addition to the standard standards, a rental property must completely align with the needs and desires of its tenants. What motivates someone to rent a home?

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Brooke Anderson-Tompkins on being an AI optimist

Housing Wire

I would also suggest that one of the tenants of RAI is bringing in different people earlier to the process. But there are some alterations to the approach that can definitively have an effect on the outcome. So I think there’s no better time to start than the present.

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Your Guide to Optimizing LinkedIn for Real Estate Agents

Housing Wire

Offer to find them off-market properties, help them find new tenants, or provide a CMA for any properties theyre considering selling. per month, so its definitely an investment but could be worth it if you commit to using it regularly. Expired sellers and FSBOs: This is for the bravest of agents out there! to $139.99

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Tenant in Distress… What Would You Do?

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These situations apparently caused a severe depression to engulf the tenant. The appraiser had previously been told by the listing agent that the tenant of the dwelling might be present, in a state of distress, because that person had. Fannie Mae also lacks such a definition. An appraiser who will remain anonymous tells us.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

Definitely include a business card in the envelope, as your information won’t be printed on the letter itself. We help real estate investors with everything from finding new tenants to acquiring more properties to expertly handling 1031 exchanges. This one’s short and sweet to give you enough room in the card.