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Housing Rights Initiative files massive discrimination case in Illinois

Housing Wire

The Housing Rights Initiative (HRI) is taking aim at 165 real estate agents, brokerage firms and landlords in its latest series of lawsuits filed in Chicago. The group claims that this is the largest housing discrimination case in Illinois history.

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Consumer advocate says policy changes are needed to help FHA buyers compete

Housing Wire

The authors suggest a two-fold recommendation — that more states and local municipalities pass “source of income” legislation so that tenants and homebuyers will be better protected; and for the U.S. of the U.S. mortgage market in 2023, up from 14.3% in 2022, according to HUD. ”

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Big-name brokerages among those accused of income-based discrimination in California

Housing Wire

But as many as 200 real estate agents , brokerage firms and landlords are alleged to have violated this law by discriminating against applicants with federally subsidized Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, according to an undercover investigation conducted by the Housing Rights Initiative (HRI). We are reviewing the claims.”

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

Check out these nine downloadable real estate prospecting letter templates to help you make an impression in your neighborhood or zip code. They believe they can sell their own property without any help, yet the vast majority end up hiring a listing agent. The goal in prospecting FSBO sellers is to be that agent.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101. Lee Institute Best real estate schools in MA for every stage of your career Overall Rating: 4.2 Audio book, eBook, 1100+ practice questions, 24/7 on demand classes & Livestream online classes. 25 hrs livestream access.

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How to Post the Most Effective MLS Listing: Tips to Help Buyers and Speed Up the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

This is where a good realtor will also provide essential disclosures such as any potential influences like power lines, train tracks or easements that might be in place. Information regarding tenants, leases, and rental amounts should be first and foremost when it comes to these types of properties.

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What is Fee Simple Ownership?

CA Realty Training

The person receiving ownership is called the life tenant. . The life tenant enjoys most of the ownership rights while in their possession. Every week, we release in-depth videos to help viewers become successful real estate agents on our CA Realty Training YouTube Channel.

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