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10 ways for real estate agents to stay compliant with fair housing laws

Housing Wire

But until 1968, unethical practices in real estate prevented thousands of people from renting, buying or selling their homes. These discriminatory practices were written into community covenants and passed down from local government to local government until 1968, when the Fair Housing Act was passed.

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Opinion: Investors play key role in providing affordable housing options

Housing Wire

Selling a home typically involves nearly 10% in transaction fees between real estate agents , title companies, inspections, and other expenses. Yes, there are some government programs that provide construction components on permanent loans, but they are not ideal for inexperienced home buyers.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Opinion: Who decides what American neighborhoods look like?

Housing Wire

Neighborhoods are subject to the choices of developers, municipal governments and other outside groups. Minorities in real estate We need more people of color in the real estate industry who can shape where we live, work, socialize, shop and worship. This starts with greater awareness and education.

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What’s a House Worth? Wall Street Turns to Drive-By ‘Appraisals’

Realtor

Blackstone and its lender, Deutsche Bank AG, settled on a sort of drive-by valuation done by real-estate agents that are more cursory and cost far less than traditional appraisals. Sometimes the process is outsourced to India, where companies charge real-estate agents a few dollars to come up with U.S.

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What’s a House Worth? Wall Street Turns to Drive-By ‘Appraisals’

Realtor

Blackstone and its lender, Deutsche Bank AG, settled on a sort of drive-by valuation done by real-estate agents that are more cursory and cost far less than traditional appraisals. Sometimes the process is outsourced to India, where companies charge real-estate agents a few dollars to come up with U.S.

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ClearCast Podcast E21 — June Homes Founder & CEO Daniel Mishin

Clear Capital

So there’s this real estate agent, right? And they’re a proptech startup that’s challenging outdated practices to improve the rental experience for tenants and landlords alike. And what that actually means is that we have two sides of our marketplace, we have landlords, and then we have tenants.