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Rural America is losing affordable housing at a crisis pace

Housing Wire

It now faces a wave of mortgage maturities and payoffs on the thousands of affordable-housing complexes it has helped to finance over the years — with no new construction carried out under the program since 2012. The legislation would provide several tools to help stem the loss of Section 515 affordable-housing in rural America.

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The U.S. rental market to gain in importance as the for-sale market remains challenging

Housing Wire

Plus, seeking the most efficient tools to service this segment and help create income while the for-sale market remains challenged and provides less opportunities. This development is crucial for agents, as it brings not just relief to tenants nationwide but also might create more movement as renters are looking for better deals.

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Financing proves an obstacle for ADUs

Housing Wire

Specifically, there is a high cost in constructing accessory dwelling units – or ADUs – which are secondary residences on a land parcel zoned for single-family housing. Homeowners constructing an ADU – whose total build costs run over $150,000, according to the report – use cash out refinances, home equity loans, and renovation loans.

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5 trends that will reshape the real estate market in 2024

Housing Wire

Technology is set to emerge as a crucial tool in such sectors as the rental segment, with the advent of online rental screening software, enhancing efficiency, rent payment reporting and thwarting fraudulent activities. Remote work: Technology enablement creates more flexibility and freedom.

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Join Us At Procore's Groundbreak 2021

GoForrmz

Daily construction reports - Easily generate daily construction reports via a shareable link or by scanning a QR code. Once completed, digital daily construction reports can be automatically routed to contacts for approval. digital data capture and automated routing can help your operation stand apart from the competition.

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Warehouse Space in Columbus, Ohio: 17 Actionable Steps to Find, Lease & Organize Your Next Hub

The Robert Weiler Company

Almost one-third of new warehouse space for lease is snatched up before the construction project is complete. Renters are outpacing the construction of industrial units and warehouses. Next visit commercial real estate listing sites such as Crexi, LoopNet, PropertyShark, 42Floors, CityFeet; use their search tools to narrow the results.

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The Top Digital Forms for Property Management

GoForrmz

From determining competitive rent prices to screening tenants and properly maintaining properties, these critical items can get backed up easily if daily operations aren’t efficient. Through our form sharing feature, Public Forms , property managers can share lease agreements with tenants via a shared link.