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How lenders can accelerate access to credit for marginalized communities

Housing Wire

Having equity increases net worth, allowing people to build long-term wealth that can be passed down through generations. When people are hoping to move into a rental property, they are generally granted rental application approval based on their past rental history and credit score.

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ASIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA’S (AREAA) HONORS MORE THAN 240 AGENTS AND TEAMS ON ITS ANNUAL A-LIST; A-LIST GROWS BY 47%

Realty Biz

The list of real estate agents and teams on the A-List was produced again by leading-industry observer RealTrends in partnership with Bank of America. Danielle Moy (204 sides) with @Properties in Orland Park, Ill., with Equity Union in Encino, Calif. Chincoteague Island, VA 140 5 Stephanie Vitacco Equity Union Encino, CA 137.5

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Meet The Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Will Dunn from Gravy

GeekEstate

Prior to starting Gravy, I headed up the consumer team at Buildium, a leading property management software company used by millions of renters, along with my co-founders Jeff Dinter and Jimmy Lien. I started my career in technology investment banking and private equity. What problem does your product/service solve?

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5 Ways to Passively Invest in Real Estate

Realty Biz

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco , real estate investing offers many advantages over other investments — including stocks. Equity REIT: Equity REITs buy, own, and manage real estate properties that generate rental income. There are some advantages to owning tangible property.

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Affirmed Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of New, Supportive Housing Development in Los Angeles

Realty Biz

Asante delivers 54 affordable studio- and one-bedroom apartments for unsheltered seniors, as well as one two-bedroom apartment reserved for the onsite property manager. Construction and permanent loans were provided by Pacific Western Bank and Raymond James contributed to Asante’s tax credit equity.

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Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate

Realty Biz

Some of the real estate properties managed under the REIT may include apartments, shopping malls, office buildings, warehouses, and resorts, among many others. For instance, from 2010 to 2020, the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT index averaged 9.5% in annual returns. Real Estate Crowdfunding.

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Real Estate Loans for Investors: Types and Requirements

Marco Santarelli

Conventional Loans Conventional loans are the most common type of real estate loan issued by banks and financial institutions. These loans are not backed by any government agency, and to qualify for a conventional loan, investors need good credit, a steady income, and a down payment of at least 20% of the property's value.