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A new source of affordable housing inventory: Private seller auctions

Housing Wire

He bought it from an outside landlord who didnt have the local market knowledge or presence needed for property management. New marketplace for motivated sellers That is good news for sellers like Ricardo Sims, the out-of-state landlord who sold the Montgomery properties to Richards via SmartSale.

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LA fires upend rental market as residents scramble for housing

Housing Wire

California law generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds, by more than 10%, the price a seller charged for an item before a state or local declaration of emergency, the alert stated. We’re seeing several landlords have increased their rents by 50%. “And it could even be higher.

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Navigating movement in the mortgage industry series: Post-closing matters are important too

Housing Wire

Earnouts From Sellers perspective, earnouts can be an opportunity to be paid more for the business over a period of time or, alternatively, an unnecessary holdback of part of the purchase price. To backstop some of those indemnification obligations, there will likely be an indemnification escrow agreement.

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Property management software: Why more Americans firing their property managers

Housing Wire

For those who think being an independent landlord is easy, congratulations youre wrong. Finding the best tenant is an uphill battle for some landlords. How can landlords simplify operations and still turn a profit? Landlords can do that themselves with the right tools. The challenges mount from the jump.

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57 crucial real estate statistics that explain the 2025 market

Housing Wire

The market action index is 37, indicating that there is a slight seller’s advantage. 89% of sellers used an agent to sell their home. 70% of sellers are repeat sellers, 30% are first-time sellers. 70% of sellers are repeat sellers, 30% are first-time sellers.

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California attorney general cracks down on rental price gouging

Housing Wire

The attorney generals office said that the California DOJ has sent over 650 price gouging warning letters to hotels and landlords. But inventory is rising and conditions favor sellers in many areas. The price gouging restrictions remain in effect until March 8.

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Lease-Purchase Arrangements: Another Path to Homeownership?

Appraisal Buzz

Under a lease-purchase arrangement, the property seller also acts as the landlord. The seller transfers the deed to the buyer once the buyer obtains a mortgage to purchase the home. For example, the sellers, usually also the landlords, are generally responsible for keeping the property safe and livable for tenants.

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