Renters and Biden’s $15,000 homebuyer tax credit | Paper Source Online
Published by Housing Wire | March 16, 2021
Unintended consequences could send home prices up even further
The housing industry has been keeping a keen eye on President Joe Biden’s proposed $15,000 homebuyer tax credit for first-time…
Spring Fertilization Tips to Improve Your Lawn – Real Estate Investing Today
Saturday, March 20th, is the first day of Spring! That means now is a great time to start thinking about your property’s landscaping. Whether it’s a rental property or that new flip, a good-looking lawn will certainly add…
IRS Moves Tax Day to May 17th – Real Estate Investing Today
As a Saint Patrick’s Day libation, the IRS announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS said they will be…
Illinois Program Pays Student Loans to Entice First-Time Home Buyers – Real Estate Investing…
We have had several posts about student debt and its potential impact on the housing market – especially for first-time buyers. Recently, the State of Illinois established a new program that will pay up to $40k in student loan…
Did You Refinance Your Mortgage Last Year? Here’s How It Could Affect Your Taxes | Paper Source…
Published by REALTOR.com | March 8, 2021
The Mortgage Bankers Association estimated that lenders originated some 7.1 million refinance loans last year.
As interest rates plummeted throughout 2020, mortgage refinancing became a major…
Yardi Says Overall Rents Point to Signs of Recovery – Real Estate Investing Today
According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rents rents in February increased $3 to $1,399. Yardi says this is the ninth consecutive month where overall rents have either increased or…
America’s 10 Fastest-Growing Retirement Towns – Real Estate Investing Today
What are the 10 fastest-growing retirement towns in America? That’s the question Realtor.com recently put pen to paper to find out. Citing Census data that showed 313k+ people over 65 moved to a new state last year, they…
2020 Housing Vacancy Survey Statistics – Real Estate Investing Today
Do you love good housing data? If so, you’re in for a treat. The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their 2020 Housing Vacancy Survey which provides vacancy rates, homeownership rates and characteristics of units available for…
Meth House Makeover – Real Estate Investing Today
Meth House MakeoverBy Pete Youngs (aka Mr. Rehab)
Part of my real estate trainings of rehabbing properties is that I became an instructor for EPA lead-based paint, RRP rules and regulations as well as mold inspection classes for…
Omar Pitches National Cancellation of Rent and Mortgage Payments Until April 2022 | Paper Source…
Published by The Washington Examiner | March 11, 2021
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced a bill that seeks to cancel rent and mortgages nationwide through the duration of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Rent and Mortgage Cancellation…