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HUD Streamlines Affordable Housing Regulations

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Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has published a Final Rule in the Federal Register to modernize and strengthen regulations for the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Click here for more on HUDs HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME).

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Technology’s role in rental property investment market

Housing Wire

Real estate investments have long been a key pathway to wealth in the U.S. Among the variety of investment opportunities within the sector, rental properties have been in the spotlight as a steady income source. The strength of the U.S. Michael Lucarelli is the CEO and Co-Founder of RentSpree.

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Investors Embracing Expansion of Real Estate Portfolios 

Appraisal Buzz

According to study data published by RentRedi , most American real estate investors intend to increase their portfolios and make large investments in renovating their existing properties in 2025, exhibiting a strong growth mindset. The poll, which was performed from November 722, 2024, found that 59% of U.S.

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

Housing Wire

real estate investors are planning to grow their portfolios and invest significantly in property improvements in 2025, according to a new survey from property management software provider RentRedi. Regional investment trends also vary. A majority of U.S. landlords plan to acquire new properties this year.

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Investing in tomorrow: Steven Katz is bullish on the build-to-rent market

Housing Wire

In this executive conversation, Steven Katz, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Residential Financing at Arbor Realty Trust, shares his thoughts on the burgeoning build-to-rent (BTR) market. The credit profile of the tenant in the BTR space is much stronger. BTR properties attract and retain quality tenants.

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Property management software: Why more Americans firing their property managers

Housing Wire

Finding the best tenant is an uphill battle for some landlords. Then, they often face dissatisfied tenants, pesky maintenance issues, and tenants who cant or wont pay their rent on time and in full. Managing tenants is hard. In a modern world, these old-school methods are time consuming, risky, and turn tenants away.