California Homeowners Sue City over $20k Inclusionary Zoning Fee
By Brad Beckett on September 18, 2024
It was just about a year ago that we learned that California was encouraging the development of ADUs (accessory dwelling units). However, in September 2024 the Pacific Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit against the city of Healdsburg, California, arguing that its inclusionary zoning fee for new construction violates the law. Click here to read more.
Read moreForeclosure Activity Continues to See Declines
By Brad Beckett on September 17, 2024
According to ATTOM Data’s August 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 30,227 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings – down 5.3% from one month ago and down 11% from a year ago. Click here to read more.
Read moreFall Fertilization Tips for a Healthy Spring Lawn
By Brad Beckett on September 13, 2024
Infographic: Yes, believe it or not, the Autumnal Equinox will soon be upon us….that’s right, the first day of Fall is September 22nd. That means it’s time to start thinking about lawn-care for the upcoming cooler months and prepping for a great lawn next Spring. Click here to read more.
Read morePublic or Private Beach? Homeowners in Florida Draw a Line in the Sand
By Brad Beckett on September 12, 2024
A recent story in the Wall Street Journal discusses the thorny issues of beach access along the Florida panhandle. According to the WSJ, Walton County has 26 miles of coastline and looks like something from a postcard with soft, sugar-white sand and emerald green water. Click here to read more.
Read moreDon’t Let Squatters Steal Your Property
By Brad Beckett on September 11, 2024
On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with George McCleary, an expert on squatters and how to prevent, detect, and eject them. Click here to read more.
Read moreWhich Categories Have Been Hit Hardest by Inflation?
By Brad Beckett on September 6, 2024
Infographic: A recent chart from Statista illustrates those CPI categories that have been hardest hit by inflation over the past few years. Click here to read more.
Read moreIs It a Good Time to Buy a Property?
By Carl Fischer on September 4, 2024
Carl Fischer says the real estate market is always evolving, and potential buyers often find themselves asking: is now a good time to buy a property? Recent trends suggest a nuanced answer to this question. Click here to read more.
Read moreFinCEN Issues Final Rule to Increase Transparency in Residential Real Estate Transfers
By Brad Beckett on September 4, 2024
U.S. Treasury Department’s FinCEN issued a final rule requiring certain people involved in real estate closings and settlements to report information to the agency about all-cash residential transactions nationwide involving legal entities and trusts. The effective date will be December, 1, 2025. Click here to read more.
Read moreZombie Foreclosures See Lowest Level Since 2021
By Brad Beckett on September 2, 2024
According to ATTOM Data’s Q3 2024 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, there were nearly 1.4 million residential properties in the U.S. sitting vacant. Click here to read more.
Read moreCoreLogic Says Single-Family Rents Continue to Hold Steady
By Brad Beckett on August 29, 2024
According to the latest CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices continue to hold steady in June 2024, with prices posting a 2.9% gain year-over-year. Click here to read more.
Read more