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How to Handle the Weird Stuff: Appraisal Methods from an Experienced Florida Appraiser

McKissock

An attorney purchased a condo and then gave his mother a life estate with himself as the remainder, to avoid having to share the sale proceeds with his two siblings upon the mother’s death. Example: Land lease. Subject is one of the four, and there were no comps on land leases for miles in this urban/suburban area.

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Flood Plains, High Winds, and Leased Land: Your Guide to Buying a House in Palm Springs

HomeLight

You’ll have to navigate land leases, HOA requirements , and stiff competition from other buyers set on purchasing your picture-perfect property. A shortage of homes for sale. As Hamilton says, “right now, our inventory is half what it was a year ago, so the number of homes available for sale is really low.”.

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Housing coalition publishes recommendations for GSEs’ ‘Duty to Serve’ plans

Housing Wire

The Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition (UMMC), a coalition of 32 housing groups initially convened by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy , published a report on Wednesday that recommended actions for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. mortgage finance system.

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First Team High Desert Agent Rob St. Onge Closes Historic Commercial Transaction at $14.7 Million!

First Team Real Estate

Onge of First Team’s Hesperia office recently closed a record-breaking sale of a commercial property in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. Rob represented both the buyers and the sellers totaling the sale of $14.7 This sale is the largest single transaction completed by the First Team High Desert offices since starting in 2019.

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Idaho

HomeLight

Our tool analyzes the records of recently sold homes near you, your home’s last sale price, and other market trends to provide a preliminary range of value in under two minutes. Idaho is one of the most popular states for older Americans making a move to retire or downsizing as they prepare for retirement. How Much Is Your Home Worth Now?

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Housing Affordability Task Force Report: My Two Cents (Pt2)

Toronto Realty Blog

I think that the post resonated with a lot of people that work in government, as I heard from five different people. I heard from two architects as well, one lawyer, and a handful of real estate agents. While I understand the concept of as of right zoning, my point is that I don’t believe the city will back down. ” No way. ” 16.

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Florida

HomeLight

Price ranges, services, and amenities can change — please visit a community’s website for the most up-to-date information. HomeLight always recommends doing your own research to determine which community destination is best for your situation. But now you’re facing one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make — where to retire.

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