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Zillow to list housing discrimination protections

Housing Wire

The app also lists any local laws protecting renters who use veteran’s benefits or Social Security insurance payments to pay their rent. Still, federal law does not prevent landlords from rejecting all housing vouchers. Christopher Roberts, Zillow senior vice president and general manager of Zillow Rentals, said 49.3%

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7 Best Books for Rental Property Managers [in 2022]

The Robert Weiler Company

You’ll understand multifamily property tax and insurance requirements and diligent financial bookkeeping. Millionaire’s Guide to Managing Rental Properties: Fight the Stress and Be the Most Successful Landlord You Can Be (1st Edition; April 2022). Author: David Enterprises. 2nd Edition; April 2018). Author: Mike Butler.

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5 Expenses Homeowners Pay That Renters Don't

Zillow

Homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance protects you against losses and damage to your home caused by perils such as fires, storms or burglary. Homeowners insurance is almost always required in order to get a home loan. Don't forget about those small repairs that you won't be calling your landlord about anymore.

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FREE Webinar: Fair Housing, Is It?

McKissock

Petit is also active nationally, having served as President of the Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials (AARO) from 2015-2016 and at the international level, where she served as the 2019 President of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO). The post FREE Webinar: Fair Housing, Is It?

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UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE COST OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

Will Springer Realtor

The soaring prices of insurance and energy have dealt a two-pronged blow to homeowners’ wallets, with no relief in sight. Nationwide, home insurance premiums have surged by an average of 21% year-on-year, as of May 2023, equating to an annual increase of $244 per household. Possibly the most notable bill to reach Gov.

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Checklist: Everybody You Need to Notify When You're Moving

Zillow

Remember that your old boss will need your new address to send you tax documents and insurance information at the end of the year. Landlord If you live in a rental home, you should carefully review your tenant rights and responsibilities contained in the lease agreement.