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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

A recent survey by Villa noted that some ~60% of rental tenants said that living in an ADU has allowed them to live in a neighborhood they would not otherwise be able to afford — that’s a big deal. Private sale In late 2023, one of the most significant shifts for California residents occurred as Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB-1033 into law.

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Don’t let COVID crisis mask affordable housing opportunity

Housing Wire

Reform zoning laws. Here again, the decentralized network of municipal law has handicapped the industry’s ability to respond to the pressing need for more affordable housing. Finally, we need to renovate our existing housing stock. Since we cannot create more land, the only alternative is to increase housing density.

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What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

comparable sales, income, and cost), there are many other elements that may apply based on the statutes, case law, and procedural rules in a given state. Before retirement in 2014, Leslie practiced law for 33 years, mostly with Faegre Baker Daniels (now Faegre Drinker), a law firm with national and international offices.

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Guide on How to Buy Rental Property

Movoto

On paper, it sounds easy: buy a home, renovate where necessary, and after screening prospects, place a well-qualified tenant on the property. While feasible for some, buying a rental property this way is a bit of a gamble as most properties bought under such circumstances require extensive renovation. Connect with a partner.

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What Do I Need to Know About Lead Paint in a Home?

Lamacchia Realty

It is federal law; the Property Transfer Lead Paint Notification must be presented before the sale of a home if it was built before 1978. If a child under the age of 6 is living in the home, it must be taken care of and in compliance with the Lead Paint Law. What is my obligation/responsibility if lead paint is found?

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Eleven Types of Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Property Metrics

Similarly, leased property includes a risk that tenants will not be able to make timely lease payments as expected. Late payments can create cash flow problems for the property owner, but the situation can be worse if the tenant goes out of business and moves out of the space. Inflation Risk. Interest Rate Risk.

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Property Investment Options: REIT vs Direct Property

McKissock

High dividends: You can expect that a minimum of 90% of taxable income will be paid to shareholders – the law demands REITs to pay this amount. For example, a group of investors might buy some apartments in Manhattan and renovate them. Examples include issues with your tenants, damages to the property, and others.