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Real estate investors say they’ll expand portfolios, make home improvements in 2025

Housing Wire

The findings indicate strong confidence in the rental housing market, with landlords prioritizing long-term growth and profitability despite economic and regulatory challenges. landlords plan to acquire new properties this year. But the West lags behind, with only 52% of landlords there planning to buy property this year.

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Investors Embracing Expansion of Real Estate Portfolios 

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RentRedi landlords intend to purchase real estate in 2025. The likelihood of acquiring new properties is highest among landlords in the Midwest and South (69% each), followed by those in the Northeast (68%). that falls short of the national average is landlords in the Western U.S. (52%). The only group in the Western U.S.

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Realtor.com acquires DIY landlord platform Avail

Housing Wire

which operates Realtor.com , announced Tuesday it has acquired Avail , a platform that provides online tools, educational content and support for do-it-yourself landlords and tenants. We believe that Avail is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the DIY landlords and tenants in a large, growing and underserved market. Move , Inc.,

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California Realtors discuss post-wildfire changes in Black neighborhoods

Housing Wire

Kalin also recommended that agents help their clients consider the time and cost of rebuilding , homeowners insurance proceeds, temporary housing expenses, and the benefits of selling for cash value versus rebuilding. Landlords cannot raise rents by more than 10% until then.

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Opinion: Many mission-based landlords are at a breaking point

Housing Wire

Insurance premiums are up 27.7% Largely nonprofits, mission-based landlords provide affordable housing as a tool for systemic change, including advancing racial equity, reducing economic disparities, and strengthening community resiliency. Most importantly, mission-based landlords are committed to keep residents housed.

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Real estate investors have a ‘cautiously optimistic’ outlook: survey

Housing Wire

Single-family rental (SFR) investors are worried about the rising cost of home insurance, but the majority expect to buy more properties in the next year as mortgage rates cool and home-price growth subsides. That’s the conclusion from a survey of 235 single-family landlords in late June and early July. S&P Global found that U.S.

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HUD Streamlines Affordable Housing Regulations

Appraisal Buzz

It will also provide incentives for energy efficiency and green building standards, expected to result in lower utility and insurance costs for homeowners. Click here for more on HUDs HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). The post HUD Streamlines Affordable Housing Regulations first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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