Photo: Depositphotos.com Temporary rental contracts could be scrapped for most people in the Netherlands, thanks to a members’ bill going through parliament. Since 2016, landlords have been allowed to offer tenants one or two year contracts, in order to make it more appealing to rent out property. But increasing numbers of MPs are concerned that…
Existing-Home Sales Surged 14.5% in February, Ending 12-Month Streak of Declines
WASHINGTON (March 21, 2023) – Existing-home sales reversed a 12-month slide in February, registering the largest monthly percentage increase since July 2020, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Month-over-month sales rose in all four major US regions. All regions posted year-over-year declines. Total existing-home sales,1 https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes,…
Brooklyn Mansion for Sale After Neighbors Win Legal Fight to Stop Development
The large stucco house that anchors the corner of Fenimore Street and Bedford Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens may not have a secure future, but it won’t be torn down for apartment buildings after a court backed an 1899 covenant saying the site can house no more than a single-family home. In a February ruling,…
States are underfunding land-grant HBCUs, but what can we do about it?
OPINION: Land-grant HBCUs have been shorted billions in funding compared to their white counterparts. But the renewal of the farm bill this year could address those shortages — and advocacy from the Black community can help make sure this happens. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s…
Melbourne homeowners have nowhere to live while tenants refuse to move out or pay rent
Nicole Hicks has nowhere to live because her tenants won’t move out of her property and won’t pay rent. “I’m close to $65,000 out of pocket,” Hicks told A Current Affair. “People don’t believe that there’s nothing I can do, I can’t believe there’s nothing I can do.” Homeowner has nowhere to live while tenant…
School jobs scam probe: ED seizure from realtor points to ‘graft’ in civic body hirings
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is looking into the school jobs scam in West Bengal, on Sunday claimed to have recovered a list of candidates, admit cards and OMR sheets from the office of a realtor considered close to now expelled Trinamool Congress leader Shantanu Banerjee. Sources in the central agency claimed that the documents…
Sunset Park HDFC Co-op With Three Bedrooms, in-Unit Laundry Asks $599K
In Sunset Park, this income-restricted co-op is a bit unusual: It is the second floor of an early 20th century row house. The listing doesn’t divulge the details on the qualifying income range for the HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) co-operative, but the unit is spacious with three bedrooms and in-unit laundry. At 650 51st…
Buying PBSA (Purpose Built Student Accommodation): A Guide
What Exactly is PBSA? PBSA is short for purpose-built student accommodation. As the name suggests it is residential accommodation that is specially built for occupation by students. PBSA is a relatively new property asset class. Traditionally students going to university would live either in university-owned halls or student house shares. In recent years private developers…
Selling Your Home? You’ll Get the Highest Price, Quickest Sale in One Special Week
If tax week has you extra-angsty, here’s some good news: It’s the best possible time to sell your house, according to Realtor.com. Historical data shows that April 16-22 offers the most shoppers, sentiment is more positive, and prices are higher than the average week. April 18 is the deadline to file taxes this year. “This…
Solar Incentives in NYC Are Among the Best in the Country
Did you know New York City is home to some of the best government incentives for installing home solar panels? It’s true. Through federal, state, and local tax credits and rebates, homeowners can see up to 70 percent of their project costs covered. The federal government covers 30 percent of project costs through an income…