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Crisis management in real estate: 8 tips for handling difficult situations

Housing Wire

Real estate transactions are rarely stress-free. This holds true for many of the most challenging situations in real estate. Legal disputes. Address other important items, including relevant contact information for support professionals, such as legal counsel, insurance providers and emergency services.

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EasyKnock under fire for “deceptive” sale-leaseback practices in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

In addition, her office alleges that EasyKnock violated some of Massachusetts’ landlord-tenant laws. “I Some of these changes include lowering rents for some existing tenants and complying with state landlord-tenant laws. Under the terms of the settlement EasyKnock must comply with all landlord-tenant laws.

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Zillow to list housing discrimination protections

Housing Wire

The update expands Zillow’s Local Legal Protections tool, which was created in 2018 to help LGBT home searchers identify if their rights were protected by local laws in certain jurisdictions. of rental listings in the country are located in areas that offer tenants protection against source of income or voucher discrimination.

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From Tenant to Owner: The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Rent to Own Condo Programs

Movoto

A rent to own condominium parallels other real estate agreements that share the idea: in any rent-to-own scenario, the idea is that the lessee eventually purchases the property. Eventually, you’ll be faced with the same tasks as other real estate purchases. What is a Rent to Own Condo?

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What is Encroachment in Real Estate?

Mashvisor

There are lots of responsibilities that come with being a real estate investor. When tenants move in,… Finding the down payment and closing on your property are just the beginning.

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Knox Financial announces $10 million in Series A funding

Housing Wire

Knox automates and oversees a property’s finances and taxes, insurance, leasing and legal, tenant and property care, banking, and bill pay. ” Investment properties have been in the news recently, as Fannie Mae has tightened its standards on second homes and other real estate investments.

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How to Find a Property Manager Company in Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

Hiring the wrong property manager can result in missed rent, vacancies, poor maintenance, tenant dissatisfaction, and financial loss. Property managers ensure the real estate operates according to the property owner’s direction. A property manager is a liaison between the property owner and tenants, staff, or contractors.