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California HAF requirements extended in bid to entice more beneficiaries

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1 and are still in arrears, or who’ve missed at least one property tax payment by Feb. Within the reverse mortgage industry, HAF has been primarily utilized by Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) borrowers who fell behind on their property taxes, homeowners insurance or other charges due to the pandemic.

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A conversation with NAR’s newest leader

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

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While these online tools aren’t a definitive statement of a home’s value, they can be a great starting point, especially when combined with other data like a home’s list price, square footage, number of bedrooms and baths, property tax history, and any price reductions.

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Investors turn their eyes to affordable housing opportunities

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For instance, it’s possible that housing tax credits and other supports for affordable housing could be sacrificed or functionally negated by property tax increases. HW+ includes weekly long-form digital content, HousingWire Magazine, access to HousingStack, and free admission to all HousingWire virtual events.

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The 22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2024

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Best features: AI-assisted responses Automated drip campaigns Mobile CRM app Starting price: Inquire for pricing Visit CINC Event tools Whether you’re hosting open houses, first-time homebuyer workshops or seasonal neighborhood events, you’ll need some event planning tools to help you invite and manage the guest list.

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Celink files objection seeking dismissal of fees lawsuit

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Live Well Financial , which alleges that companies including Celink improperly paid property taxes before they became due without legal justification or notice. Celink’s filing The dispute arises from an adjacent case in which Celink is also a defendant, Shakespeare v.

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How the title industry is addressing the negative effects of heirs’ property

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Besides not having the ability to monetize the property, heirs’ property holders can also lose economic value in other ways. In some states, heirs’ property holders are ineligible for homestead tax credits, even if they occupy the property and pay property taxes , leading to the overpayment of taxes.

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