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The Impact of Zoning Laws and Land Use Regulations on Property Values for Real Estate Investors

Boston Appraisal

In the intricate world of real estate investment, an understanding of local zoning laws and broader land use regulations is paramount. For investors, a nuanced grasp of these legal aspects is essential to navigate the complexities of the real estate market and to capitalize on investment opportunities.

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Challenges and Opportunities in Appraising Mixed-Use Developments

Boston Appraisal

Mixed-use developments, which integrate residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial components within a single project, represent a modern approach to urban planning. Challenges in Appraising Mixed-Use Developments Complex Valuation Models : Mixed-use properties require appraisers to be adept in multiple valuation methods.

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Zillow moves to have REX suit dismissed

Housing Wire

After nearly 10 days of trial proceedings, Zillow is ready for its years-long legal battle with REX Real Estate to be over. On Wednesday, just nine days after the long-awaited trial’s September 18 start date, the real estate behemoth file a motion for judgment as a matter of law in the U.S. District Court in Seattle hearing the trial.

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HUD Inspector General discusses NYC corruption investigation

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the New York City Department of Investigations (DOI), the U.S. That is bread and butter to us at federal law enforcement agencies, and certainly for SDNY, so we jumped right in and we’ve been working the case ever since.

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CFPB wants lenders to disclose reason for denial of credit

Housing Wire

All lenders must explain their rationale when denying credit to loan applicants, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau affirmed Thursday, after looking into whether companies claiming exemption because they rely on “complex algorithms” were in violation of federal anti-discrimination law. Presented by: Mortgage Coach.

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Does Adding an In-Law Suite Pay Off?

Empire Appraisal Group

Does Adding an In-Law Suite Pay Off? Source: Does Adding an In-Law Suite Pay Off? If you can legally add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), should you? NEW YORK – Accessory dwelling units are known by many names: in-law suites, guest houses, backyard cottages, or basement or garage conversions, among others.

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HUD ends silence on targeted lending programs

Housing Wire

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Tuesday resolved uncertainty around special purpose credit programs, 45 years after Congress allowed lenders to tailor products to groups that have historically been excluded from homeownership. In a legal memo, HUD stated that SPCPs are allowed under the Fair Housing Act.

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