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Inclusive ‘Living Conditions’ Study Ranks Fla. No. 6

Empire Appraisal Group

Shelton Weeks, professor and director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development & Finance, Florida Gulf Coast University. “In points) Median annual property taxes: double weight (~4.44 points) General tax-friendliness: full weight (~1.05 points) Property-crime rate: double weight (~7.27

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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.

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Opinion: Fannie Mae’s title insurance pilot program overreaches

Housing Wire

Homeownership is out of reach for many Americans because of the lack of affordable homes, regulatory burdens to development, and high interest rates – not the cost of title insurance. By law it is not an insurer nor is it capitalized or regulated to do this.

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What’s Included in Closing Costs?

PennyMac

State laws will usually dictate who is legally responsible for overseeing the closing. If you’re signing paper documents, they’ll need to be transported, and the courier fee will be what pays for that to be expedited. Property Tax. Every homeowner is required to pay property taxes. Courier Fee.

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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? Higher property taxes. What does your ideal home look like? Location, location, location.

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Can You Get a Mortgage for a Tiny Home?

Assurance Financial

Tiny houses on wheels (THOW) operate like a trailer and allow easy transportation and setup almost anywhere with the right access points. THOWs also come with many additional financial considerations, like parking fees, water bills, electricity costs and transportation costs. The options for tiny house usage are endless.