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Opinion: What the ICE-Black Knight merger means

Housing Wire

Many industries began to deploy electronic supply chains in the 1980’s. Real estate still relies on a “system” unable to integrate production across the silos of media, brokerage, lending, insurance and trading. This merger means modernization that advances real estate toward an adaptive, sustainable and connected future.

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Investor + Flippers Guide to FHA Flipping Guidelines

Listing Spark

The FHA has insured over nine million mortgages since 2009 , and as home prices have climbed higher than ever in the past three years, many prospective homeowners are turning to FHA loans due to the increased assistance and down payment requirements. FHA loans are becoming an increasingly popular option for buyers all across the home market.

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

The monthly house payment to buy a renovated foreclosure — assuming a 5% down payment, the going 30-year fixed mortgage rate at the time of sale and including property taxes and insurance — represented just 20% of the median family income in the surrounding Census tract. This provides modern-feel homes to mostly newer homeowners.

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Why Industrial Space for Rent Is the Hottest CRE Sector in 2021

The Robert Weiler Company

With the emergence of factories, production efficiency, and mass manufacturing, industrial space for rent became the backbone that supports today’s modern cities. Amazon is the iconic frontrunner when it comes to the future of modern distribution and smart warehouses. They include showrooms, laboratories, and office space.

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CITIES FACE DAUNTING OFFICE-VACANCY CHALLENGE

Will Springer Realtor

The brighter news is that labor shortages and supply-chain disruptions are improving but it’s hardly “back to normal.” Builders also remain cautious about condominium construction liability which can keep many insurance companies from writing building-defect policies. List: $6.895M ($1556/sq.

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The Intel About Intel’s Columbus, OH Region Move (and Why Your Business Can Flourish Here, Too)

The Robert Weiler Company

But the reality is that Ohio and the Greater Columbus area have long been a mainstay of technological innovation and, certainly, the precursor to the modern digital age. Some of the largest brands include: Nationwide Insurance. Similar terms include “Silicon Prairie.” Take your pick. Honda Research & Development Americas.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE COST OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

Will Springer Realtor

The soaring prices of insurance and energy have dealt a two-pronged blow to homeowners’ wallets, with no relief in sight. Nationwide, home insurance premiums have surged by an average of 21% year-on-year, as of May 2023, equating to an annual increase of $244 per household.