Mike - Good point, I guess it is all about perspective.Nick - I guess it is an effective tactic for the institution but not good for the buyer...Russell - Good point that the agent should know the market and other agents operating in it.

Hi Tim,There are several effective strategies and resources you can use to stay informed about future development planning in your area, without solely relying on attending city council meetings:City Planning Websites: Most cities have planning department websites where they publish upcoming development projects, zoning changes, and long-term planning documents.

@Kislay ShahHi, I’m hoping you can point me to a resource that explains the ins and outs of real investment estate losses and the their effects on non-real estate income for tax purposes.

2024 Trends to Watch:
- Smaller leases (1,000-15,000 square feet) make up the majority of transactions and movement in 2023.- Tech companies are increasingly starting to call employees back to the office in a hybrid ...

our 3 big oak trees slowly and surely did damage over time, so that's being done soon for about $3000. 

The first two years I had higher repairs and vacancy than expected, but it was bad luck and now things are running smoothly.Last year, I had a fire in one house with a lot of damage.

The Geodomes and other smaller structures seem to be the more cost effective strategy.

When people refer to the Federal Reserve “setting rates,” they mean the effective federal funds rate or the rate at which banks charge other institutions on an overnight basis.

You don't want to be starting this process over on August 1.Second, the New Mexico court will award you monetary damages for your unpaid rents, court costs, etc.

It is effective Aug. 1, 2024.This ordinance is referred to as the Source of Income Discrimination Ban Ordinance" - which is identified in File #231019 and amends sections of Chapter 38 (Civil Rights) and Chapter 34 (Health and Sanitation) in the Missouri Revised Statutes for the purpose of classifying source of income as a protected trait in regard to housing discrimination.Here are some key takeaways from the attached ordinance:This ordinance bans discrimination against tenants based solely on:Source of income from an occupation, including gig work or paying rent in cash Use of public programs like Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, disability checks, or social security Poor credit score Prior evictions and alleged damages older than 12 months (less than 12 months can be a basis for denial) Prior convictions or arrests (sexual and violent crimes are excepted, a landlord can still deny based on these convictions)The ordinance also requires the city to proactively scan for rental ads using discriminatory language like "no Section 8" or "no past evictions".Landlords who are found to be in violation of the ordinance with respect to source of income can be fined up to $1,000 per incident.