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HUD Streamlines Affordable Housing Regulations

Appraisal Buzz

The changes to HOME tenant-based rental assistance will support low-income renters by creating a mandatory lease addendum with enhanced tenant protections, better defining causes for eviction in the HOME program, and reducing burdensome paperwork for tenants.

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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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Investors Embracing Expansion of Real Estate Portfolios 

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Using our platform to streamline processes from listings and tenant screening to rent collection and maintenance coordination allows landlords to work efficiently and scale quickly by managing everything in one place on a phone, mobile device, or desktop computer from any location.

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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. . “Be a resource, be a friend, but don’t be an attorney,” he said.

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The Week Ahead: Preparing for 2025

Appraisal Buzz

His senior executive management positions include nine years as president and COO of the nation’s largest title insurance company, Chairman and Co-CEO of a software company, and CEO of a real estate data and information company. Dr. Bill Conerly has a Ph.D. The post The Week Ahead: Preparing for 2025 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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

Housing Wire

Using our platform to streamline processes from listings and tenant screening to rent collection and maintenance coordination allows landlords to work efficiently and scale quickly. Rising maintenance costs, property taxes and insurance expenses are also pressing concerns.

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Realtor.com acquires DIY landlord platform Avail

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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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