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The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) is on the hunt for “the next big thing in real estate tech,” says Bob Goldberg, the group’s CEO. Last month, in our update on artificial intelligence for home searches, we saw NAR advertising…
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The Big Tease: Look Out for Rising Interest on a Home Equity Line of Credit
Once you get a deed to your own home, you have special wealth-building powers. Pay off the mortgage faithfully month by month, and you own increasing home equity. This is how your home turns into value you can tap when you…
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“Unlicensed Appraisal” and Other Stories: How Scam Artists Chase Disaster Victims
After Tropical Storm Hilary blasted the Baja and San Diego regions in mid-August, the Federal Trade Commission urged people to watch for a surge in rip-offs. Opportunists may say they’re performing appraisals, but unless they are licensed appraisers, they lack…
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Trees, Smoking, and Other Neighbor Troubles: What’s a Homeowner to Do?
They say good fences make good neighbors. Perhaps we could add shrubs or trees, too. Fences and trees can helpfully separate one residential property from the next. Their presence can make boundaries obvious and clear-cut. Then again, their helpfulness depends…
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Locked Out: Less Than 5% of U.S. Housing Is Accessible to Older, Disabled Residents
Tens of millions of U.S. residents have a problem. There aren’t enough homes for the elderly and disabled population. One in four of us — more than 60 million people — have a disability. And our older adult population is…
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Volatility? Seasoning? NAR’s Advice on Working With Bitcoin Buyers
Bitcoin is volatile. It can change in value from one month (or day) to the next. To a mortgage lender, bitcoin is a non-cash asset. It must be sold before the deal can go through. In other words, holding digital…
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Can Undocumented Migrants Buy U.S. Homes?
Putting aside the politics of the matter, noncitizens living in the United States without a formal immigration status may buy real estate. Many undocumented workers do own their homes. And they all pay property taxes. That’s billions of dollars, supporting…
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Artificial Intelligence for Home Searches Actually Works! And Look at What Else AI Can Do.
If you’ve noticed improved property valuations and descriptions on real estate sites lately, you might want to credit artificial intelligence (AI). Platforms like Compass, Zillow, and Redfin are all utilizing AI to enhance the user experience. They’re introducing impressive new…
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Property Tax Breaks for Older Homeowners (New Changes for NJ, PA, and MD Seniors)
For some seniors and people with disabilities, property taxes can feel like the proverbial last straw on the camel’s back. On the other hand, local governments need funding. They tax their residents to fund resources like emergency response departments, schools,…
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Lee County, Florida Buyers and Sellers: New ID Rule for Deed Filing as of August 2023
After Florida passed HB 1419 to deal with deed fraud in the state, Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes announced a new requirement for filing a property deed. As of August 2023 and onward, you’ll need a government-produced photo ID if…
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Recession or No Recession? Does It Matter, for People Priced Out of Homeownership?
We’re reading a lot now about a growing optimism that the United States could avoid a recession — in spite of our central bank’s aggressive hiking of interest rates. At the same time, there are other commentators who warn people…
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Building an Addition, Shed, or Cottage? Know Your Home’s Setback Requirements
If you’re buying a home, your real estate agent can help you locate the setback requirements. These requirements control the distance any structure on the property must be from the road, or from a natural feature, or from the boundaries…
