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Wealthy Renters More Common as Homebuying Costs Hinder Americans 

Appraisal Buzz

While it may come as no surprise to some, the pandemic caused Floridas homebuying costs to soar, but in many areas of the state, prices have dropped over the past year due to escalating natural disasters, rising HOA dues, and rising insurance premiums. San Francisco is the most costly city on the above list, making it the biggest outlier.

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Appraisal modernization: What is going on with the forms?

Housing Wire

To paint an example of what this might look like, an appraisal form software provider would provide data input screens for the subject property address and certain property characteristics, such as single-unit or two-unit, owner-occupied or tenant-occupied, fee or leasehold ownership, and so forth.

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Renting vs. Owning: The True Costs of Homeownership 

Appraisal Buzz

The analysis offers a far more thorough rent vs buy comparison by accounting for all costs associated with buying, such as taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and remodeling expenses in America’s 100 most populated metro areas and contrasted average rent pricing with those costs. Where Does It Make the Most Sense to Purchase a Home?

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Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities?

Empire Appraisal Group

Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities? Source: Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities? The post Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities? Florida Realtors. By Rob Samouce. NAPLES, Fla. – © 2021 Journal Media Group. appeared first on Empire Appraisal Group.

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The Pros and Cons of Homeowners Associations

Berkshire Hathaway

Many homeowners have been reluctant to select a home with a homeowners association (HOA) due to the negative connotation that it has received over the years. Living within the boundaries of an HOA often can mean more rules and lots of critiques from your neighbors. This can make it difficult to turn a profit on an investment property.

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Renting? 5 zoning rules to know before you rent your home

Movoto

Before you rent your home out to tenants, there are a few things to consider. Clear your plans with your HOA (if you have one). If you live in a community that has a homeowners association (HOA), there may be provisions against renting out your house. Know if your tenants will run a home business, and if that affects zoning.

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Value of a Pool

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on HOA Horror Stories, Zillow and Redfin lawsuits Videos and Privacy, Residential to commercial transition, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc $139M Bel-Air CA Megamansion Excerpts: 12 bedrooms, 17 baths, 2.08

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