Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2025

The sight of beautiful houses in Los Angeles transports you to an idyllic version of the city found in classic Hollywood movies. Insurance companies Chubb, Allstate, Tokio Marine and Trans Pacific have all pulled out of California since 2021. This will force homeowners to either pay more monthly or go without insurance.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

An Inside Look at E&O By Peter Christensen Excerpts: There is no law requiring that real estate appraisers must have professional liability insurance – or E&O insurance as it is often called – except in one state. Common fears are that their insurer will increase their premium or decline to renew their policy.

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Zillow

JUNE 8, 2018

In addition to the cost of renting the truck, you'll need to buy gas to get the vehicle from one place to another, and you may be required to purchase additional insurance. Interpreting these tax laws can be complicated. Self-service moving uses portable storage containers, and is a blend of DIY moving and professional moving.

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GoForrmz

JULY 8, 2022

Since then privacy has been codified into multiple laws, but it wasn’t until 1996 that the Healthcare Insurance and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed in the United States setting the standard that medical practices follow to this day. “ New study from the U.S.

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PennyMac

JUNE 2, 2022

For example, typical annual costs include things like: Insurance. Select the right location for your property: consider the local benefits of a neighborhood, such as amenities, schools, shopping, general safety, transportation, etc. Property taxes. Maintenance costs. Mortgage payments. It sounds overwhelming but it’s really not.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Unfortunately, one of the proposals the President mentioned in the SOTU was to revive a previously discredited and shelved pilot program that would waive the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain refinances by Fannie Mae. By law it is not an insurer nor is it capitalized or regulated to do this. million in claims.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More: Transportation links are essential for any industrial space or commercial properties for lease. Less Onerous Insurance Policies: While it’s valid that multifamily properties have more to insure, often, these policies are easier to read and manage. Are they up to code?

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Assurance Financial

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

However, tiny houses can come with big challenges for financing since their small size makes them ineligible for many mortgage and insurance plans. Tiny houses on wheels (THOW) operate like a trailer and allow easy transportation and setup almost anywhere with the right access points. The options for tiny house usage are endless.

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PennyMac

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Do your due diligence before renting out a room to ensure you understand the laws involved, any HOA restrictions, insurance, permits and safety requirements and tax implications. Hosting out-of-town visitors can be very profitable, especially if you live in a tourist spot, business or transportation hub or near a university.

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PennyMac

JUNE 28, 2022

State laws will usually dictate who is legally responsible for overseeing the closing. If you’re signing paper documents, they’ll need to be transported, and the courier fee will be what pays for that to be expedited. FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium. This premium payment is separate from your monthly mortgage insurance payments.

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PennyMac

APRIL 2, 2020

By law, you’re entitled to one free credit check per year , per reporting agency, so obtaining your current score should be the first step in the home buying process. Is Homeowners Insurance Legally Required? Appliances: Are they included in the home sale? How old are they, and how well do they work? Step 6: Make Your Offer.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

An insurance company offered a good example of just how bad it has gotten. They range from restrictive zoning (NIMBY) laws, the high cost of building in an urban area and a depleted labor force. The law (once signed by the governor) will lift limits on the number of unrelated people living in an ADU. APRIL HOUSING UPDATE. “I

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2022

Most zoning laws grant units up to 1000 sq. Also known as a mother-in-law or cottage, the dwellings can offer viable housing to younger buyers seeking to save for their first home or enable seniors to age within a familiar neighborhood. The Federal Emergency Management Agency estimates that 13M people in the U.S. –

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 17, 2024

home buyers pay about 42% of their income toward housing costs (insurance, mortgage, utilities), according to John Burns Research and Consulting (JBRC), and a whopping 56% of buyer incomes in Seattle metro (October report). This should broaden the number and type of homes, particularly within walking distance of public transportation hubs.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

Biden is also calling on Congress to eliminate exclusionary zoning laws, which he says inflates housing and construction costs – an issue that has crippled homebuilders across the country for more than a year. Among the unknowns servicers face in 2021 are changes that could affect lender-placed insurance (LPI).

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