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Opinion: tools for landlords to help low-income tenants

Housing Wire

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) surveyed them and heard complaints about: Regulatory requirements – including the requirement that housing units be inspected before voucher holders move in, which can extend vacancies between tenants and force landlords to make costly repairs. Why don’t landlords participate?

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Fannie Mae pays $53M to settle recession-era discrimination suit

Housing Wire

Lisa Rice, president of the National Fair Housing Alliance , saw the statement and reached out to Frater to remind him of a related issue: a lawsuit the fair housing outfit had filed against Fannie Mae in 2016. Our REO maintenance standards are designed to ensure that all properties are tended to and treated equally.”.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features three e-books and a course manual designed to help you retain essential real estate concepts and prepare for the state exam. And Exam Prep Plus includes 40 hours a month of Live Q&A with local instructors for a personal, guided approach.

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Guide to EaDo / East Downtown Townhomes

Houston Properties

Home to some of the best townhomes in the Inner Loop, EaDo is also one of Houston’s most exciting neighborhoods thanks to great access to downtown and fantastic new development projects. East Downtown (EaDo) is a rapidly developing neighborhood adjacent to Downtown Houston. Guide to EaDo Townhomes for Sale. EaDo Schools.

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Guide To Caceres Houston Homes For Sale

Houston Properties

The Caceres development started with the acquisition of approximately eight acres of land north of Memorial Drive and south of Feagan St. Multiple builders have been involved in the project, including Rohe & Wright Builders, Yancy Hausman, Black Diamond, and Cunningham Building & Development.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”. Answer: No.

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Houston Heights Townhomes For Sale

Houston Properties

Due to continuous development, homes in Houston Heights have undergone significant property appreciation and development over the past decade. Many developers have purchased lots in Houston Heights and begun construction on new townhomes. – 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas. Sarah Harris.