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Opinion: 5 policy changes that can improve housing affordability

Housing Wire

The cost of labor has skyrocketed in recent years, driven by shortages in the construction workforce. More than 30% of the three million construction workers in America are immigrants, and in Texas, California, and Florida it’s closer to 60%.

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The current REO market requires an expansion of services for business growth

Housing Wire

Tiffany Fletcher: Real Estate Owned (REO), acquired by lenders , banks, or financial institutions typically due to mortgage loan defaults, involves the strategic marketing and sale of existing properties to mitigate losses on outstanding loans.

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The 13 Best Real Estate Investing Classes Online 2025

The Close

the interaction of balance sheet, cash flow, and income statement) and proficiency in MS Excel What Youll Learn This course lays the groundwork in real estate finance and Excel techniques, gradually advancing in complexity.

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20 overlooked real estate niches brimming with potential

Real Trends

Green buyers often want sustainable construction practices. Equestrian properties : Finding a property with room for a horse (or multiple horses) can be tricky, Not to mention the codes, regulations and zoning restrictions that come along with owning one of these properties. green home features and easy access to public transportation.

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San Jose Real Estate Market & Investment Overview

Marco Santarelli

Due to the pandemic, there are moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate-owned (REO) evictions to keep delinquent homeowners in their homes. Apple’s new San Jose campus is under construction. Nor does Fresno follow in San Fran’s habit of nearly banning new construction.

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Flipping Houses in New York: 5 Cities to Consider

HomeLight

When buying an REO ( real estate owned/lender-owned property ), the banks like to work with cash. But not even they could have predicted the 20% increase in construction materials between January 2021 and 2022. Increases in construction costs could eat away at your flip’s profit, or put you in the red.

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Charlotte Real Estate Market & Investment Overview 2021

Marco Santarelli

Due to the pandemic, there are moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate-owned (REO) evictions until March 31, 2021, to keep delinquent homeowners in their homes. Let us know which real estate markets you consider best for real estate investing!

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