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The Vermont Supreme Court has just overturned a judgment that had been entered against a landlord in that state when snow and ice from a rooftop fell and crushed the tenant’s car.
To read the full article, click here: American Apartment Owners Association’s Blog
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 5% this week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.27%.
To read the full article, click here: Realtor Mag
Here are the most affordable housing markets:
1. Indianapolis
2. Detroit
3. Dayton, Ohio
4. Youngstown, Ohio
5. Akron, Ohio
To read the full article, click here: Realtor Mag
Home affordability returned to pre-bubble levels in a growing number of U.S. markets over the past year as price declines laid the groundwork for a housing recovery.
To read the full article, click here: The Wall Street Journal
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You probably agree almost nothing is worse than having an empty rental property. Here’s a three-point plan to reduce tenant turnover.
To read the full article, click here: American Apartment Owners Association
While the Fort Collins/Loveland market may desperately need more apartments, they won’t be coming any time soon in this lending environment, meaning vacancy rates are likely going to get even tighter and rents will continue to go up.
During the last three months of 2010, the vacancy rate fell 35% in Fort Collins/Loveland to 4.1%. The median rent increased 6.2% year over year from $821.29 to $872.83 in the fourth quarter.
A vacancy rate of 5% is generally considered a balanced market. A 4.1% rate is considered a favorable market for landlords. Fort Collins/Loveland is one of the hottest markets in Colorado and perhaps the nation.
To read the full article, click here: Coloradoan
Housing starts in January reached their highest rate in four months, increasing more than analysts expected.
To read the full article, click here: Realtor Mag
Have you ever wondered what makes up your credit score? The three major credit reporting agencies, Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax, use a number of factors to calculate your score.
To read the full article, click here: Realty Times
