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Opinion: tools for landlords to help low-income tenants

Housing Wire

The federal Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a powerful tool to help low-income families find apartments they can afford, but the program isn’t reaching its potential because far too few landlords participate in it. PHAs – which landlords believe should side with them more often in landlord-tenant disputes.

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Realtor.com acquires DIY landlord platform Avail

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which operates Realtor.com , announced Tuesday it has acquired Avail , a platform that provides online tools, educational content and support for do-it-yourself landlords and tenants. We believe that Avail is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the DIY landlords and tenants in a large, growing and underserved market.

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FHFA extends forbearance for rental properties

Housing Wire

The regulator also extended protections for tenants that property owners must adhere to in order to access forbearance. FHFA made it clear that federal forbearance options include some caveats for property owners, in the form of protections for tenants. Landlords also can’t charge late fees or penalties for non-payment of rent.

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CFPB, DOJ warn AI advances are not an excuse to break laws

Housing Wire

Although many of these tools offer the promise of advancement, their use also has the potential to perpetuate unlawful bias, automate unlawful discrimination, and produce other harmful outcomes.” Potentially discriminatory outcomes in the CFPB’s areas of focus are a chief concern, according to Rohit Chopra , the agency’s director.

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How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools

Housing Wire

Tenant turnover happens when the current tenants move out of a rental property and the property is now vacant and it needs to be prepared for new tenants to move in. Just imagine tenants moving out several times a year! They may also wonder what’s wrong with the property if tenants keep moving out.

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Flyhomes acquires Home Sale Assured

Housing Wire

“Its ability to remove friction from the buying and selling process, while adding assurance, flexibility, and customer-centricity, aligns perfectly with our core tenants here at Flyhomes. This deal strengthens our offerings and gives us more tools to serve more customers looking for a better way to buy and sell a home.”

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

Housing Wire

The same goes for social media platforms — some companies leveraged this tool to disseminate information quickly, while others were still trying to build a following. And don’t forget the most convenient of tools: property management software.