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Florida’s housing affordability crisis is reaching a breaking point

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“We need solutions that protect homeowners without pricing them out.” ”

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How to write creative real estate listing descriptions + examples

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miles from public transportation! Seamlessly blending historic elegance with modern luxury, this 5 bedroom 3.5 Thesaurus.com is an excellent resource for finding alternative words; just dont use words you wouldnt use in everyday conversation. Example: New roof (2024) and HVAC system (2023) Unique features of the home. Example: 0.25

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Congress passes spending bills to avoid shutdown, adds to Ginnie Mae budget

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Other departments benefiting from the allocation include Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as agriculture, interior, transportation, justice, commerce and energy, according to reporting from The Hill. It allocates $450 billion in funding for several departments, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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To expand housing counseling services, HUD taps Zillow

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New final rule on counseling accessibility Published in the Federal Register on Monday, the “ Modernizing the Delivery of Housing Counseling Services ” final rule now allows HUD-approved housing counseling agencies to use a broader swath of communication methods with counseling clients.

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How will appraisal technology evolve in 2022?

Housing Wire

With an appraiser shortage that’s causing delays across the country, it’s time to apply more intelligence to the way we get the right appraiser to the right property at the right time – very similar to what Uber has done for the transportation and freight industries. The second are streamlined integrations. We are a technology company first.

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Which Markets Are the Nation’s Renters Targeting?

Appraisal Buzz

Minneapolis With its strong job market, walkable neighborhoods, desirable lifestyle, and a growing supply of new apartments with modern amenities, Minneapolis has been on renters’ radars throughout the first six months of the year. RentCafe found the 10 most coveted cities for renters in the first half of 2024 as follows: 1.

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Build-to-Rent Market Improves as SFR Completions Hit Historic Highs 

Appraisal Buzz

These two Southwestern leaders continue to dominate the build-to-rent market with nearly 7,000 and more than 4,800 completed units, respectively, thanks to Texas thriving job market and Arizonas investments in trade, transportation, and health care services.

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