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Consumer advocate says policy changes are needed to help FHA buyers compete

Housing Wire

These anti-discrimination statutes make it illegal to refuse to rent, sell or lease housing because of a lawful source of income being provided. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD), state attorneys general and fair housing organizations to start applying this legal framework to homebuyers FHA loans accounted for 15.6%

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Biden administration rolls out renter protections as rent prices soar

Housing Wire

population — or over 44 million households — live in rental housing, but there are no comprehensive federal laws to protect renters. There is much more the president can do to provide material relief to tenants, and we’re counting on this administration to continue working with our campaign to make it happen.”

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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

This bottleneck has led to significant housing shortages, and left tenants and renters facing ludicrously high housing costs. Without effective and properly enforced regulations — including peer-reviewed engineering and licensed inspections — we risk catastrophes like the Champlain Towers collapse.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Covers reciprocal application process, relevant laws & regulations Base Non-Credit NH Reciprocity: For anyone licensed in MA seeking NH reciprocity eligibility. Covers licensing laws & the reciprocal licensing process. Mon – Sun course access.

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52 Tips to Negotiate an Office Space for Lease in Columbus, Ohio [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

However, not every prospective tenant fits the type of tenant the landlord is looking for, such as business standing, financial situation, etc. Prior to executing an office space lease agreement, the landlord may put the prospective tenant through a financial verification process. Compliance with Laws. Condemnation.

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Institutional SFR players are stuck in the doldrums

Housing Wire

The lawsuit claims further that the company “ignored permitting laws to avoid fees and increased taxes as well as to get renovated homes on the rental market as soon as possible.” The federal judge now overseeing the case earlier this year denied a motion lodged by Invitation Homes seeking to have the case dismissed.

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Real Estate Tech Trends for 2025

GoForrmz

Digital Forms: Streamlining Documentation Managing real estate transactions involves a significant amount of paperwork, from rental agreements to inspection forms and purchase contracts. For landlords, IoT can simplify tenant experiences, allowing for remote access or utility management.