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‘Real Estate Insiders’ role play buyer and seller objections

Housing Wire

Following the commission policy changes at the multiple listing service (MLS) level, the DOJ now seeks to address the use of standardized forms designed by competing MLSs. Standardized forms can save consumers money on legal fees and other previously required elements.

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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

Add to this rising replacement costs and legal fees, increased government regulation, inflation, and fraud, and companies are bleeding about a billion dollars every three weeks. According to Mehlomakulu, ICON’s homes are 350% stronger and are designed to outlive the traditional spec home by nearly triple their life expectancy.

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Streamlining subsidies to build more affordable housing

Housing Wire

The financing framework for affordable housing is often designed around the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LITHC). For example, direct costs could be additional staff time needed to complete applications and ensure compliance, legal fees, and other transactional costs associated with closing multiple funding sources.

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Commercial Real Estate Investing: A Comprehensive Guide

Property Metrics

Retail Spaces: Strip malls, shopping centers, stand-alone stores, and anything designed for consumer-facing businesses. Key Distinctions from Residential While residential rental property primarily focuses on housing and personal living spaces, commercial real estate investing involves business-oriented properties designed to generate income.