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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Some popular real estate newsletter content includes: Market updates Featured listings Industry news Local news Community events Agent profiles Investment opportunities No matter what content you choose to include, your real estate newsletter should serve as a meaningful touchpoint that continuously builds your client relationships.

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To emphasize flood insurance costs, senator cites reverse mortgage borrower

Housing Wire

Advocates say this method more accurately uses modern insurance technologies and standards and makes equitable outcomes more possible. A condition of a reverse mortgage includes that a borrower stay up to date on the maintenance of their primary residence, as well as on property taxes and insurance.

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The great contradictions of the real estate market moving into 2025

Housing Wire

Yet ‘renting by choice’ is also on the rise as it offers flexibility, less financial commitment, and freedom from the burdens of property taxes, maintenance, and insurance. In 2024, about 34 percent of households were renting in the U.S.

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Editorial Advisory Board Outlook: Insights From Economist, GSEs

Appraisal Buzz

Meanwhile, several looming threats could potentially pull out the cushion completely, including rising “hidden” homeownership costs of insurance and property taxes in many markets, rising delinquency rates for consumer debt such as credit cards and auto loans, and falling values and rising defaults in segments of the commercial real estate market.

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Unlocking Dreams: Embarking on the Journey of Florida Homeownership

Lamacchia Realty

This budget should account for all potential costs, including down payments, closing costs, property taxes, and homeowner’s insurance. Florida offers some financial perks to homeowners, such as the homestead exemption, which can provide significant property tax relief. But it’s not all about expenses.

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Condo Vs. Townhouse: How Are They Different, And Which Is Right For You?

Quicken Loans

Condo owners also tend to spend less on property taxes and insurance because there is less square footage, and owners do not have to pay taxes or insurance on the rest of the building or complex. Although the purchase price and property taxes are usually more expensive for townhouses, the HOA fees are often lower.

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home vs. a Resale Home

Eppraisal

Construction delays and other unforeseen events can postpone a real estate closing. Property taxes can be higher because new infrastructure demands capital investment. Without the more modern technology that conserves electricity and employs efficiency, utility bills can soar during the extreme weather months.