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5 Ways to Help First-Time Homebuyers

McKissock

Dale Schaechterle, the founding partner and CEO at Realty Executives Integrity , shares with Forbes that the services of a good real estate agent are essential for a first-time home buyer given the complicated network of mortgage rates and tax laws that they will have to navigate. Honesty Counts. How far will their budget truly go?

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Eleven Types of Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Property Metrics

Legislative or regulatory risk refers to any change in regulations or law that can impact real estate owners or tenants. Even if changes to laws and regulations do not directly impact real estate, they may indirectly impact property investment through financing or business cash flows. Legislative/Regulatory Risk. Location Risk.

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What’s Included in Closing Costs?

PennyMac

From taxes, to inspection fees, to mortgage fees, you’ll need to make sure each party is paid to fully purchase your home. State laws will usually dictate who is legally responsible for overseeing the closing. The agency will use the data from the inspection to plan for flooding emergencies. Lead-Based Paint Inspection.

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New Homes vs. Old Homes: Which Is Right For You?

PennyMac

Is it a classic Victorian set far back from the road with stately elm trees shading the formal garden, or a brand-new split level in an up-and-coming housing development with a communal pool, tennis courts, and a playground for the kids? Keep in mind that any big changes to existing structures can often be prohibited by zoning laws.

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

PennyMac

"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. Ernie Rafailides.

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[National Safety Month] How To Prioritize 'Lone Worker' Safety

GoForrmz

For transportation teams, every time an employee is out of cell phone or radio range, they too qualify as a lone worker. As we continue to develop new ways of minimizing the workers required on a site, we’ll only see a rise in lone workers. First and foremost, remove lone worker situations for all prohibited lone worker tasks.

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Why Buy Commercial Real Estate? Deep Dive Into 6 Sought-After Property Types!

The Robert Weiler Company

As you may remember, the young Jedi-to-be is seen inspecting with dismay his recently chartered flight, the Millennium Falcon, for a speedy trip to the planet Alderaan. Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More: Transportation links are essential for any industrial space or commercial properties for lease.