- Fla. Condos Start to See Impact of Surfside Collapseby kerrys on July 1, 2022 at 8:07 am
The tragedy rattled a Fla. insurance industry that was already struggling. One Palm Beach condo complex expected a 25% increase – but coverage rose by 82%.
- Technology Making It Easier to Age In Placeby kerrys on July 1, 2022 at 8:07 am
Older adults often want to stay in their home, and new tech tools – smart beds, fall detectors, security cameras, etc. – make it easier to do that.
- U.S. House Focuses on Institutional Investorsby kerrys on July 1, 2022 at 8:07 am
A committee looked at the impact on first-time buyers and minorities – and the real estate industry – if a high percentage of traditional family homes become rentals.
- Most Credit Scores Stop Counting Medical Debtby kerrys on July 1, 2022 at 8:07 am
The three big credit reporting agencies now don’t include medical debt in reports for banks, landlords, etc.; and they won’t report small medical debts at all in 2023.
- Will High Rental Profits Hurt Subsidized Housing?by kerrys on July 1, 2022 at 8:07 am
Some advocates worry that investors in subsidized government housing will drop the affordable-housing subsidies in order to raise rents and pursue higher profits.