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Workforce Housing 101 — One Stop Housing
Paying rent for a comfortable, safe home is not just a challenge for low-income families. There has been a growing need in the United States for well-maintained and affordable workforce housing solutions that offer safety and protection for America’s middle-class workers. With home ownership becoming significantly more expensive across the country, it has also become …
TWENTY-EIGHT PERCENT OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS OR HOUSING INSTABILITY – On the Home Front
On any given night in 2020, nearly 34,000 people under the age of 25 were homeless. LGBTQ+ youth have historically been overrepresented in this population, accounting for about 40% of the entire youth homeless population. In 2021, 28% of all LGBTQ+ youth reported having experienced homelessness or housing instability. These disturbing statistics are related to …
May is Affordable Housing Month! – On the Home Front
The month of May is National Affordable Housing Month! This year, NLIHC is celebrating the occasion by highlighting the history of affordable housing in the United States. The shelter provided by housing is one of humanity’s most basic needs for survival, yet due to social, economic, and political challenges, many people struggle to obtain and …
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Affordable Apartments for Rent in Memphis, TN
Memphis has become a growing hub for families and individuals searching for a sustainable yet adventurous lifestyle. An exciting city atmosphere where music and culture take the streets, Memphis, TN also offers affordable housing options, great schools and some of the best barbecue food around. Although Memphis is known as the second largest city in …
Fair Housing and Its History – On the Home Front
The “Fair Housing Act of 1968” (FHA) was signed into law on April 11, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Meant to complement the “Civil Rights Act of 1964,” the FHA prohibits discrimination in the sale, renting, or financing of property and mortgages based on race, religion, national origin, or sex. The FHA was the …
Affordable Apartments for Rent in Central Florida — One Stop Housing
If you dream of living in a place where nearly every day is full of warm weather and sunshine, Central Florida may be the perfect place for you. Some people might only think of Orlando as a “magical” family vacation destination—and that is certainly true—but Central Florida offers a lot to year-round residents as well. …
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Organizing for Transformative Legislative Victories – On the Home Front
The Washington Low Income Housing Alliance (WLIHA) is a statewide networked organization of affordable housing and homelessness providers, tenant advocates, and individuals working to ensure that everyone in Washington State has a safe, healthy, and affordable home. WLIHA’s efforts to secure tenant protections and housing resources have become especially significant during the pandemic, when more …
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Affordable Apartments for Rent in Bradenton, Florida — One Stop Housing
Thinking of making a move to the sunshine state but not sure where to begin? While Florida is often thought of as an expensive place to live, there are a number of cities in the state that prove to be both beautiful and affordable. Bradenton, Florida, also referred to as “The Friendly City”, is the …
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HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Nebraska Disaster Survivors
HUD No. 22-030HUD Public Affairs(202) 708-0685 FOR RELEASEThursdayFebruary 24, 2022 HUD ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR NEBRASKA DISASTER SURVIVORS WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas of Nebraska affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, …
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HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Iowa Disaster Survivors
HUD No. 22-031HUD Public Affairs(202) 708-0685 FOR RELEASEThursdayFebruary 24, 2022 HUD ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR IOWA DISASTER SURVIVORS WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas of Iowa affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, …
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Statement from Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Black Homeownership Remaining Lower Than a Decade Ago Despite the U.S. Homeownership Rate Experiencing Largest Annual Increase on Record
HUD No. 22-029HUD Public Affairs(202) 708-0685 FOR RELEASEThursdayFebruary 24, 2022 STATEMENT FROM SECRETARY MARCIA L. FUDGE ON BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP REMAINING LOWER THAN A DECADE AGO DESPITE THE U.S. HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE EXPERIENCING LARGEST ANNUAL INCREASE ON RECORD WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Thursday released the following statement on the …
Affordable Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, Florida — One Stop Housing
The city of Sarasota is a beautiful coastal community on the southern end of the Tampa Bay area – a true paradise. Recently named one of the best places to live in Florida, Sarasota combines both city and beach-town vibes and is also very affordable. In 2021, the city was home to over 59,000 residents …
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The Not So Obvious Clause That Every PSA Needs
You must add this clause to your next purchase and sale agreement to avoid uncomfortable situations that threaten your reputation. Most of the time challenges that come up in a transaction are for the most part pretty common. You learn from them and are able to predict if it might happen again in another transaction. …
Zillow Adds Down Payment Assistance Information to For Sale Listings
SEATTLE, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Zillow today announced a partnership with Down Payment Resource to help home shoppers discover the wide variety of down payment assistance programs that can make homeownership more attainable, especially for first-time home buyers. Home listings on Zillow now include information about the number of potential down payment assistance programs that …
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Zillow MediaRoom – Press Releases
SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2021 — Today, Zillow and Housing Connector announced Housing Connector’s expansion into the Denver region to help area service providers more easily and efficiently house clients experiencing homelessness. This expansion was made possible thanks to the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI) and HousingFirst Lab, organizations focused on addressing homelessness in the Denver …
The Biden’s Administration’s Plans to Combat Workforce and Low-Income Housing
The Biden-Harris administration released a statement of September 1st, 2021, announcing immediate steps that would increase the affordable housing supply. The administration has recognized that major investors have stepped up to purchase real estate, such as urban and suburban single-family homes, and convert them into rental properties. However, the government has also recognized that this …
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Selecting Rental Comps & Rent In Multifamily Real Estate
Determining rental comps to use when valuating multifamily real estate is highly important. Especially when you’re looking to add value to the asset after a renovation. Part of the process involves some sort of online membership-based software that can query all the assets in a market. Some of it is a gut feeling about whether …
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Zillow MediaRoom – Press Releases
SEATTLE, July 21, 2021 — Local nonprofit Housing Connector, which uses Zillow’s technology to match private property owners and managers to those experiencing homelessness, is now operating in Pierce County thanks to a partnership with the County and funding from the Tacoma Housing Authority. Expanding to Pierce County means Housing Connector can play a larger …
Zillow MediaRoom – Press Releases
CINCINNATI — July 19, 2021 — Dotloop® announced four new residential real estate association agreements today, which collectively, will provide 100,000+ additional North American agents with direct access to local association forms within dotloop’s transaction management platform and other exclusive benefits. Dotloop® and the Mississauga Real Estate Board (MREB), of Ontario, Canada, inked a deal …
The Law Of The Big Mo (Momentum) In Multifamily Real Estate
In multifamily real estate when an investor has built momentum, they are extremely hard to compete against. Every broker and seller wants to do business with them. In this video we discuss The Law of The Big Mo as author John C Maxwell calls it in his book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. …
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Affordability and More Space Are Strong Draws for Canadian Home Shoppers, but Rising Prices and Low Inventories Remain Challenging
With tough real estate market conditions continuing into summer, new research from Zillow and Ipsos shows why Canadians are—and aren’t—moving – The top barrier to owning a home for Canadians continues to be coming up with a down payment (64%); Qualifying for a mortgage is also a top barrier – Two-thirds of Canadians are concerned …
We As Americans Love A Good Come Back Story. This Is Ours.
During my years in the business, I have seen and weathered multiple downturns in our economy; though nothing has been quite like what we’ve all seen the last few weeks. The past downturns that I went through were financial related for the most part and took time to come together, this however, is a health …
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Managing People Remotely-Responding to the Coronavirus Emergency
As you know the coronavirus (COVID 19) emergency has led to many companies and organizations mandating that their people work remotely, instead of coming into the office. In this post I’ll detail several things that leaders can do to make sure that their remote teams: Are Competent (to do the jobs they need to) Are …
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Legislators recognizing the role deposit alternatives can play in driving housing affordability
Housing affordability is a serious problem across the U.S. Nearly half of renter households are considered cost-burdened (meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent), and of those renters, more than half spend over 50% of their incomes on housing. This means there’s a real need for strategies that reduce the cost …
How Will a Rise in Interest Rates Affect the Commercial Real Estate Market?
In the past couple years, overall interest rates have risen several times in the United States. According to many experts, they are likely to finally stabilize in 2020. However, they have already risen sufficiently enough in 2018 and 2019, and we cannot be sure that the same won’t happen by the end of 2020, or …
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Should You Consider Real Estate Investment Trusts?
Pulling the trigger on your first real estate investment is daunting and not everyone has the risk appetite to go it alone. If you want to start investing but don’t want to take a leap of faith, you may want to consider a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). A REIT is an investment vehicle that …
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