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All the ways the wildfires could make LA housing more expensive

Housing Wire

The sight of beautiful houses in Los Angeles transports you to an idyllic version of the city found in classic Hollywood movies. And landlords are already smelling an opportunity to raise list prices, despite laws designed to prevent that. And the wildfires ripping through Los Angeles could make its housing affordability crisis worse.

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States are making ADUs easier to build. Now it’s up to municipalities to follow suit.

Housing Wire

In 2024 alone, Colorado, Arizona, Massachusetts, and Hawaii passed major ADU legislation, and California added several laws to open the doors wider for ADU s. State officials expect 8,000 to 10,000 ADUs to be built in the next five years thanks to the law. AB 1033 allows the separate sale of an ADU from the main residence.

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

This proposed NYC "pied-a-terre" tax law has a name that infers it concerns " pied-a-terres " when in fact that property type is but one part of the property types that are impacted. The market value of these properties will be based on a "comparable sale-based valuation method." click to expand].

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Pros and cons of buying out-of-state rental property in 2022

Housing Wire

You want to invest in an area with a higher demand for rental properties. Some areas have lower property taxes and expenses than others. You found a property you love and may want to retire to one day but will rent in the meantime. The laws may be different. Should you buy property out of state ?

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4 Effective Steps to Find Commercial Rental Properties for Sale

The Robert Weiler Company

Unlike residential real estate, commercial property listings aren’t found in a single database like the MLS. So, how do you find commercial rental properties for sale? The best way to find commercial properties is by hiring a licensed commercial real estate broker and commercial law attorney. Quality of the schools.

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The Ultimate Guide to Retiring in Florida: Tips for a Smooth Transition

Lamacchia Realty

This is a welcomed law for many current and incoming residents, as home prices continue to rise in some regions. Consider housing prices, property taxes, healthcare costs, and everyday expenses like groceries and utilities. Estate planning is crucial to address, including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives.

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Inclusive ‘Living Conditions’ Study Ranks Fla. No. 6

Empire Appraisal Group

points) Median annual property taxes: double weight (~4.44 points) General tax-friendliness: full weight (~1.05 points) Property-crime rate: double weight (~7.27 points) Total law-enforcement employees per capita: double weight (~7.27 points) Median annual property taxes: double weight (~4.44