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Shelter costs rose again in August, but there’s an asterisk

Housing Wire

Indexes that increased in August include rent, owners’ equivalent rent, motor vehicle insurance, medical care, and personal care. Additionally, apartment construction is strong , which puts an additional pressure on landlords to avoid vacancy. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose 4.3% a year earlier.

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Fla. Unlikely to Feel Impact from Slowing Market

Empire Appraisal Group

There are a lot of people being forced to reduce the size of their housing because of the higher prices,” said United Realty Group Realtor Tonsela Watts. “If Landlords note that their costs are going up also with non-homesteaded properties getting hit with tax hikes and higher insurance premiums. Phoenix and Knoxville, Tenn.

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FREE Webinar: Fair Housing, Is It?

McKissock

Over Leigh’s 20 years as a REALTOR,® she has lived out her motto of #MoreThanHouses – even before we had hashtags! As a global speaker, author, coach, and social media influencer, Leigh strives to support and develop REALTORS®, who are both leaders and advocates in their communities. The post FREE Webinar: Fair Housing, Is It?

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Choosing the Right Lender

PennyMac

You’ll have peace of mind knowing your borrowing limit and be able to show realtors and sellers that you’re serious about purchasing. Down Payment and Mortgage Insurance Most, but not all, home loans will require a down payment. If you opt for an FHA loan, mortgage insurance — similar to PMI — is always required at first.

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Making the Decision to Stop Renting

Eppraisal

If you've been able to save for a larger down payment, you may qualify for a lower interest rate and you won't have to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) if you're able to put 20% down on a conventional loan. Renters just pay the monthly rent and the landlord pays the mortgage and all the other costs.

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How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools

Housing Wire

Every landlord or property manager deals with tenant turnover whether they own one condo, a slew of single-family homes, multiple apartment complexes, or even commercial buildings. Screening tenants is one of the most important parts of being a landlord. Turnover is a huge expense for landlords and property managers across the world.

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6 Biggest Mistakes Home Buyers Make in Fort Hood, TX

Hood Homes Blog

Work with a Realtor to avoid many of these issues. Don’t forget to include the monthly mortgage insurance ! And remember to budget for utilities , maintenance, lawn care , and other things that your landlord might have taken care of when you were still a renter. Buying New Construction Without a Realtor.

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