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Biden administration rolls out renter protections as rent prices soar

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , stated in the blueprint that the agencies will consider the establishment of tenant protections to limit “egregious rent increases” for properties purchased with certain types of federal mortgages.

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

Housing Wire

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. Legal disputes. Tenants and clients who can access an online platform to get a rapid response are more inclined to stick with you during a crisis.

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Zillow to list housing discrimination protections

Housing Wire

The update expands Zillow’s Local Legal Protections tool, which was created in 2018 to help LGBT home searchers identify if their rights were protected by local laws in certain jurisdictions. of rental listings in the country are located in areas that offer tenants protection against source of income or voucher discrimination. .

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HUD Inspector General discusses NYC corruption investigation

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the New York City Department of Investigations (DOI), the U.S. Oliver Davis: What you see there is perhaps a risk tolerance that needs to be mitigated, and that NYCHA needs to develop their own controls in-house. Department of Labor OIG and others.

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Warehouse Space in Columbus, Ohio: 17 Actionable Steps to Find, Lease & Organize Your Next Hub

The Robert Weiler Company

Industrial real estate investors and developers can’t add new properties to the market fast enough. According to a recent report from commercial real estate development association, NAIOP , there is a lot of optimism for the industrial sector, nationally, as supply chain conditions steadily improve. Consider subleasing.

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How to Find a Property Manager Company in Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

Hiring the wrong property manager can result in missed rent, vacancies, poor maintenance, tenant dissatisfaction, and financial loss. A property manager is a liaison between the property owner and tenants, staff, or contractors. The objective of a property manager is to run the operation smoothly while maintaining tenant satisfaction.

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How Digital Forms Can Help Your Small Business

GoForrmz

Failure to meet these regulations can result in pricey fines, legal action, and a damaged reputation. To ensure your business is protected, your team can use digital forms that have legally binding signatures, date stamps, file attachments, and much more. These forms can be anything from safety inspections to service records! . “

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