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Single-Family Rents Climb to Record High

Appraisal Buzz

While builders response has kept multifamily rent growth steady for several months and stubbornly high mortgage rates are limiting buyer demand and home value increases, detached single-family home rentals are still rising at an accelerating rate. In the meantime, owned home value growth has leveled out at 2.6%

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Opinion: Is the time ripe for a third way to tap home equity?

Housing Wire

The time-tested resiliency of home values highlights home equity’s importance to American households and its significance for residential real estate investors alike. Homeownership is a bedrock for the American Dream, in no small part because it is also a durable, reliable long-term investment.

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Do I Need a Property Manager to Rent My Single Family Home?

Eppraisal

Today and Friday's posts will share our thoughts on hiring a property manager for your rental property. On Friday, we'll discuss how to find the right property manager for you and your unique circumstances. Owning a rental home can be a welcome source of additional income.

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Are Pickleball Courts Good for a Sale?

Empire Appraisal Group

Drawing a line Elyse Sarnecky, director of marketing at Marketplace Homes, a real estate brokerage and property management company with operations nationwide, has seen sales advantages and disadvantages due to nearby pickleball courts. The home sold for above asking price – $520,000 (originally listed for $515,000).

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Finding the Correct Property Manager

Eppraisal

In reality, real estate represents passive income insofar as owners share some of that revenue with active managers. Yet some property managers, or management companies, will fit better with your holdings than others. Does a Property Manager Competently Screen Tenants?

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

In Columbus, many commercial real estate owners are excited when asking the question, “What’s my commercial property worth?”. Consider this: According to Crain’s Chicago Business, Columbus saw the most substantial increase in total home value in the country. For first time buyers, hiring a property manager is recommended.

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Maximizing Your Rental Income (Part 2 - Finding an Agent for Your Rental Listing)

Eppraisal

Investors are purchasing rental properties to add to their investment portfolios because interest rates are so low, and money is so cheap to borrow. In addition, rent prices are skyrocketing so the probability of making money on a rental investment property per month is high. You will be signing an agreement with your agent.

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