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HUD Inspector General discusses NYC corruption investigation

Housing Wire

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. We are federal law enforcement, so we have the same capabilities to make arrests, conduct interviews and issue subpoenas.

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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

A recent survey by Villa noted that some ~60% of rental tenants said that living in an ADU has allowed them to live in a neighborhood they would not otherwise be able to afford — that’s a big deal. Private sale In late 2023, one of the most significant shifts for California residents occurred as Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB-1033 into law.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

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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. Covers reciprocal application process, relevant laws & regulations Base Non-Credit NH Reciprocity: For anyone licensed in MA seeking NH reciprocity eligibility.

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Don’t let COVID crisis mask affordable housing opportunity

Housing Wire

Reform zoning laws. Here again, the decentralized network of municipal law has handicapped the industry’s ability to respond to the pressing need for more affordable housing. Here again, the decentralized network of municipal law has handicapped the industry’s ability to respond to the pressing need for more affordable housing.

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Opinion: I wish millennials would stop complaining about housing and rent prices

Housing Wire

We millennials (at over 40, I’m an elder millennial or Xennial) are a vocal bunch for sure, having been the designers and original influencers of social media (Think: Mark Zuckerberg and Kim Kardashian!)! Tenant protections are a key priority within HouseATL’s 2023 Strategic Recommendations.

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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

This bottleneck has led to significant housing shortages, and left tenants and renters facing ludicrously high housing costs. Consider, for instance, the following types of regulation, all of which increase the cost to build: Building height restrictions, designed by local property owners to lock in the status quo.

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Guide on How to Buy Rental Property

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On paper, it sounds easy: buy a home, renovate where necessary, and after screening prospects, place a well-qualified tenant on the property. Remember that things go wrong, so having people who can, for example, replace a window or install a new water heater with little notice will be invaluable to appropriately hosting tenants.

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