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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. For homeowners, ADUs can generate substantial rental income that assists homeowners in covering escalating property taxes and mortgage payments.

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The share of owner-occupants buying foreclosures has doubled — here’s why

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, innovation-driven transparency is helping to make distressed property auctions more accessible for these owner-occupant buyers as well as for local community developer buyers who, it turns out, sell most of their renovated foreclosures to owner-occupants. I rented back to the previous owner, and they are still the tenant.

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

The Robert Weiler Company

Rent relates to a short-term agreement between the owner of the commercial property and the renter (or tenant – basically, the individual that pays a fee to use property owned by the other party). A commercial lease is a legally binding contract that details the relationship between a tenant and a landlord.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

You can rent the home out to tenants who pay your mortgage and bills while you continue to build your asset. Your gross income is the income before taxes. Consider Property Taxes When you pay for your home, you'll need to pay other fees like property taxes and insurance. You'll need to do some renovations.

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In-House vs. 3rd-Party On-Site Property Managers: Which Is Best for Your CRE?

The Robert Weiler Company

No stranger to offering business-related sage advice, Benjamin Franklin was fond of reminding us all that “death and taxes” were the only two certainties in this world. While Franklin knew that death and taxes were guarantees, how those taxes are paid, and who’s managing the properties taxed is anything but certain.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

For instance, you may want to share the commercial appraisal with the seller, your lender, and perhaps your local property tax appeal board. Question 10: What do commercial appraisers look for when determining a property’s value? Keep your property up-to-date. Enhance your commercial property’s curb appeal.

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Institutional SFR players are stuck in the doldrums

Housing Wire

Inviting an SFR lawsuit Invitation Homes earlier this year failed to convince a judge to dismiss a pending whistleblower lawsuit filed against the company in federal court in San Diego that alleges it made improvements at scores of properties in California without first securing required building permits.