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20 June 2024 | 13 replies
Hey Amy,you can take a look at the Milken Institute Report to see what are the best-performing cities 2024 in usahttps://milkeninstitute.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/Best...
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16 June 2024 | 1 reply
The assessment evaluates the home’s energy efficiency, and conducts analysis to asses the potential savings for a variety of improvements.Cost Effective Test for Newly Constructed HomesFor newly constructed homes, the improvements are cost effective when they exceed the standards set by the most recent International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) that has been adopted by HUD for new construction properties.
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20 June 2024 | 2 replies
as someone who sells land And entitles land to institutional level players not one cares about sustainability especially in Texas. you can't change the market.
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18 June 2024 | 4 replies
I never anticipated that the bank where I held an account would be acquired by another institution, leading to the disappearance of my account.I want to buy a house in of those 50 states, but I think I need a credit history.
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18 June 2024 | 16 replies
Any institutions you can buy it with or do you have to go to the government website?
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23 June 2024 | 105 replies
The CA PRP is a State right, not a federal right and so does not depend on federal law for its protection status.To claim your CA PRP rights you have to: 1.Qualify,2.Have a formal written and adopted PRP3.Not overfund the plan according to your current and future earnings,4.Properly maintain and administer the plan.The good thing also is the plan is not new.
18 June 2024 | 6 replies
For both myself and my clients, I focus on fixer uppers near key educational institutions and also in cities that are STR friendly.
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20 June 2024 | 22 replies
Institutional backed money and hedge/equity funds have entered the market and spending large sums purchasing SFR needing rehab, thereby lowering supply available to wholesalers/flippers significantly.5.
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18 June 2024 | 0 replies
The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%).Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.
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17 June 2024 | 4 replies
From working at a lending institution in a previous life I learned alot about locating vehicles and determining if the vehicle is the correct vehicle.