Fair-Housing Ad Violations Aren’t Always Obvious
Describe the property, not the potential buyer or tenant. “Ideal for empty nesters” or “perfect for students” raises red flags; “easy walk to train” does not.
Mortgage Rates Edge Up Again to Hit 4.72%
A 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose from last week’s 4.67% – up 1.5% in the past three months, the fastest increase pace over that time period since May 1994.
Win/Win: St. Pete Program Builds Homes, Boosts Revenue
An aggressive attitude and foreclosure threat against zombie homes’ owners have opened up land for building/rehab – or it’s fed city coffers if owners pay their tax debt.
Remodel Survey: ‘Joy’ in Floors, Walls and Closets
NAR joined the Remodeling Industry and found a perfect “Joy Score” by owners after painting, adding a home office, installing hardwood or renovating closets.
Girl Scout Patch Encourages Construction Careers
A Utah one-of-a-kind home was built by women – the “House that SHE built.” Now the group has helped roll out a Girl Scout badge that will be offered nationwide.
FHA Announces a 40-Year Loan Modification Option
A 40-year loan mandates a lot of interest payments and a slow build for equity, but FHA says it will prevent thousands of foreclosures, making that a fair tradeoff.
New Biz Allows You to Buy Real Estate Photos
Tired of using stock photos and seeing the same people on your competitor’s website? New platform allows you to buy – and even sell – a picture as an NFT.
Prices Tripled in 13 U.S. Cities Since 2000 – 2 in Fla.
In two Fla. cities, Miami and Tampa, prices rose more than 200% in a little over 20 years – No. 8 and No. 9 in the U.S. for price increase percentages.
RE Q&A: How Do You Pick a Property Manager?
A large, seemingly trustworthy property management firm appears to have absconded with HOA money. How can HOAs protect themselves going forward?
HUD Releases $3.3M to Fight Housing Discrimination
Groups can apply for funding that’s dedicated to fair housing education, outreach and enforcement – including fair housing testing and legal aid.