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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

I grew up in Houston, and I’ve seen the benefits and the pitfalls of real estate development in perhaps the most lightly regulated city in the United States — a place where developers don’t fret about complex building regulations, because such regulations simply don’t exist. The results are uneven, but can be inspiring.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

Thank you, (your name) (your phone number) Click to copy to clipboard The tenant or renter letter Audience: Renters Format: Typed letter in an envelope, handwritten address Educating renters about the benefits of homeownership and busting myths is a proven strategy for converting tenants into buyers.

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Redwood Trust reveals five new VC deals

Housing Wire

At an investor conference last fall, Redwood Trust Inc. LeaseLock , another insurtech platform that provides a low-cost solution for tenants to cover their security deposit without the upfront cash outlay. Those new investments include venture capital plays, particularly in the financial-technology arena. Oasis Pro Markets , a U.S.-regulated

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Crisis management in real estate: 8 tips for handling difficult situations

Housing Wire

Consider the residential client disappointed at the lack of inventory , or the commercial investor with many vacancies in a once-thriving property. As with establishing effective communication expectations early on, developing a crisis management plan before you need it will allow you to effectively deal with unexpected problems.

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Six Essential Steps to Commercial Real Estate Success

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Working as a commercial real estate developer can be a lucrative career path for savvy entrepreneurs. Setting Yourself Up for Success in Real Estate Development. Perhaps the most important trait for a commercial real estate developer is the ability to identify an ideal piece of land. Image by Unsplash. Network to get funding.

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The share of owner-occupants buying foreclosures has doubled — here’s why

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, innovation-driven transparency is helping to make distressed property auctions more accessible for these owner-occupant buyers as well as for local community developer buyers who, it turns out, sell most of their renovated foreclosures to owner-occupants. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in August 2022.

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How to Find a Property Manager Company in Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

As an investor, you know that income-generating properties can bring a reliable monthly cash flow and build long-term wealth. Hiring the wrong property manager can result in missed rent, vacancies, poor maintenance, tenant dissatisfaction, and financial loss. Greater tenant retention.