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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into their properties. Some smart lenders, especially among credit unions, have developed some great products for ADU financing.

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

Housing Wire

2 End of Course Exam Attempts Online Course With 3 Hours Each of Core Law & Ethics, 8 Hours of Specialty. Exam Math Cram consists of 5 real estate math practice tests to test your knowledge on real estate math formulas, calculating commission, and calculating property taxes. 1 Year Course Access.30-Question Course E-Book.

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When borrowers ‘ghost’ their servicers

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development approved housing counseling agencies to do more effective outreach to some of the harder-to-reach borrowers. That is exactly what millions of forbearance plans and a federal moratorium were designed to avoid during the pandemic. Foreclosure rules change according to where the borrower lives.

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The Benefits of Working with a Local Florida Real Estate Expert

Lamacchia Realty

The expertise of professionals specializing in local properties becomes invaluable in such a landscape. A local real estate expert can offer knowledge tailored to your area, understanding unique market trends, laws, and community dynamics.

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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? NEW YORK – Accessory dwelling units are known by many names: in-law suites, guest houses, backyard cottages, or basement or garage conversions, among others. The post Does Adding an In-Law Suite Pay Off? Florida Realtors. By Liz Weston.

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

This proposed NYC "pied-a-terre" tax law has a name that infers it concerns " pied-a-terres " when in fact that property type is but one part of the property types that are impacted. The New York state political zeitgeist was recently and suddenly tilted against luxury development in New York City.

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How to Buy a Rental Property: Get Tips from the Experts

PennyMac

Property taxes. It’s also important to understand the legal requirements of owning real estate—lead paint inspections, rental registration, accounting, receipts for payments, written leases, liability insurance, renter’s insurance, tenant screening including criminal and credit checks, fair housing laws, and much much more.