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Experiences with Firearms as an Appraiser: When Tenants Behave Unexpectedly in “Their Area”

Appraisal Buzz

There are those moments where it turns into a memorable experience and homeowners or tenants feel like they must make it known we are not welcome. 1000 this year on multi-family properties, where tenants have felt it was necessary for me to get the message, by brandishing a firearm. I personally am batting.1000

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HUD Streamlines Affordable Housing Regulations

Appraisal Buzz

HUDs rule will reduce administrative burden by aligning utility allowances with other HUD programs, reducing duplicative inspections by accepting NSPIRE performed for other funding sources, reducing administrative burden of performing income determinations by accepting determinations performed for other funding sources.

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HUD resumes inspections of public housing units amid COVID-19 pandemic

Housing Wire

The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was resuming in-person inspections of public housing units, though families concerned about the spread of COVID-19 can decline to have a HUD worker in their home. The post HUD resumes inspections of public housing units amid COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on HousingWire.

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Opinion: tools for landlords to help low-income tenants

Housing Wire

Landlords who refuse to participate cite several reasons, including what they regard as undue regulatory burdens and concerns about tenant “quality.” PHAs – which landlords believe should side with them more often in landlord-tenant disputes.

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How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools

Housing Wire

Tenant turnover happens when the current tenants move out of a rental property and the property is now vacant and it needs to be prepared for new tenants to move in. Just imagine tenants moving out several times a year! They may also wonder what’s wrong with the property if tenants keep moving out.

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FBI warns of home title theft surge

Housing Wire

Once recorded with a county clerk, these fake documents allow scammers to list and sell homes, apply for loans or even rent properties to unsuspecting tenants. Physically inspect vacant properties or have someone do so periodically. Home title theft hinges on forged or fraudulent quit claim deeds.

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Streamline Real Estate Management With Mobile Forms

GoForrmz

Optimize your real estate management with digital forms Property management and real estate are dynamic industries with responsibilities that constantly shift, ranging from tenant placement to ensuring compliance with real estate board regulations. Prospective tenants, sellers, and brokers expect quick responses and seamless interactions.