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D.C. real estate firms fined $10M for discrimination

Housing Wire

based real estate firms — DARO Management Services, DARO Realty and Infinity Real Estate — and company executive Carissa Barry, have been handed a hefty $10 million civil penalty as part of a settlement for illegally discriminating against low-income renters using Section 8 vouchers for housing. Three Washington, D.C.-based

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

You’ve just purchased your first property to renovate. How can you capitalize on your first investment property? Whether your first investment property will be a rental or a flip, your goal is to walk away with more money than you put into it. Let the Renovations Begin! Are You Cut Out to Be a Landlord?

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Need to sell your house fast? Here are 7 great options

Housing Wire

COVID changed the real estate industry in a big way since it provided many people with an opportunity to work remotely and live almost anywhere. Investment homes often take longer to sell because your audience is other investors. Like anything in real estate, many factors affect how long it takes to sell your house.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Signed lease documents, detailed rent roll, etc.

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Could Build-to-Rent Investing Deliver a Deathblow to Multifamily?

BiggerPockets

It’s a little strange how long it took build-to-rent real estate investing to catch on. For decades, landlords were used to buying older homes, many without renovations, and renting them […].

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How To Find & Lease Commercial Space for Rent in 2022 [Full Guide]

The Robert Weiler Company

So, why not consider a commercial space for lease or even invest in commercial space for sale? Ultimately, the landlord has the upper hand in the relationship and can change the terms of the agreement due to the short-term nature of the commercial rental space. What does it mean to lease commercial real estate?

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Should You Buy a Home or Keep Renting? How To Decide in 7 Steps

Realtor

But other real estate expenses depend entirely on where you choose to buy. When you’re selling, you’ll need to factor in the real estate sale commission, which is typically 6% of the sales price. How important is the freedom to renovate? Can you afford the neighborhood? Are you up for the maintenance?