A third of private sector landlords in England and Wales would consider selling their rental properties if rent controls were introduced, according to new research involving members of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). The study, conducted by research consultancy Pegasus Insight, also revealed that 82% of landlords reported strong...

Rent controls will force landlords to sell – study

SINGAPORE — The Lion City is set to launch an unemployment support scheme for workers who have been laid off or are involuntarily unemployed. The country's prime minister, Lawrence Wong, made the announcement during his National Day Rally speech, in which he spoke of Singapore's economy, education and housing policies.

In major policy shift, Singapore announces unemployment support scheme

Responding to months of pressure from veterans advocates and elected officials, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday that it will change a widely criticized rule that excludes the most disabled veterans from subsidized housing designed for them. The rule, which HUD officials had previously said they...

HUD Will Allow Disabled Veterans to Subsidize Housing

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Marcia Castro Socas owns rental property and flips houses. She says first-time investors should focus on finding the right house, not the cheapest.

A millionaire landlord has 3 tips for anyone thinking of buying rental real estate right now

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ApartmentAdvisor analyzed nearly 100 US cities to find the most renter-friendly ones based on several metrics.

The 7 most renter-friendly big cities in the US

Research from The Senior Citizens League shows that Social Security benefits have lost 20% of their purchasing power since 2010. Social Security benefits may lose buying power again in 2025 because COLAs are based on the CPI-W, which measures inflation based on the spending patterns of workers. Many experts believe...

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) May Do Something It Hasn't Done Since 2021

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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Vice President Kamala Harris says she wants to provide $25,000 in down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers, but critics say the plan would only make housing issues worse.

Harris proposes $25,000 down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers — is it a good idea?

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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a popular way for investors to generate passive income. These investment vehicles allow individuals to invest in large-scale, income-producing real estate without the need to purchase or manage properties directly. By pooling resources with other investors, REIT shareholders can benefit from professional management, regular dividends and diversification. Understanding how […] The post How to Earn Passive Income By Investing in REITs appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

How to Earn Passive Income By Investing in REITs

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Housing is the largest expense for the average American consumer. Since 2020, home prices have skyrocketed, increasing costs for homeowners and renters alike. The more people have to spend on housing,...

How Much Does the Average Homeowner Have in Savings vs. the Average Renter?

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Investing in rental properties can be a great way to generate passive income.

3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Investing in Rental Properties

Before we get into housing, remember last week when The Juice downplayed the dive stocks took on Monday, August 5th?. Since the close on 8/5, here’s how things look with the most-searched stocks in Trackstar and the equally-as-popular S&P 500— The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is up 5.1%

Could You Afford To Buy A Home In Your City Today?

Housing affordability remains challenging across much of the US, particularly with the increase in housing prices over the last few years. However, according to a Realtor.com analysis of the top 10...

Housing Market 2024: 10 Most Popular Housing Markets People Are Moving To – Can You Afford To Live There

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Previously, a vet receiving disability checks would be barred from receiving federal housing subsidies.

New VA rules expand housing assistance for disabled veterans

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Anirudh Kaushik explains his investment strategy for buying real estate in San Francisco, one of the most expensive housing markets in the US.

A 26-year-old property owner shares his non-traditional approach to breaking into a red-hot housing market — even in one of the most expensive cities in the US

According to Newsweek, millennials are driving a trend of young, self-made millionaires who break the mold of the traditional trust fund baby. Instead of relying on inherited wealth and old money,...

Top 5 States Where Rich Millennials Are Buying Homes, According to Real Estate Agents

As baby boomers, a massive generation of more active and independent seniors, reach retirement age, the health care and multifamily sectors are beginning to shift the ways in which they design, build, and renovate senior housing to accommodate a healthier and more physically active tenant base. At the heart of this move toward updating senior living facilities is the potential for this generation—and the generations that come after it—to live longer and healthier lives than their parents and grandparents.

How Older Adults Living Longer Is Changing Senior Housing Development

Investing in Invitation Homes has a lower cost and offers much more diversification. Invitation Homes makes it easy to invest in rental properties. Investing in a rental property can be expensive. When you add up the down payment, closing costs, repairs, and operating expenses, it could cost over $50,000 to purchase a property and get it ready to rent. Further, while rental properties can be a good way to generate passive income, unexpected expenses and vacancies can cause the income to be lumpy.

Why Spend Over $50,000 to Buy 1 Rental Property When You Can Invest in Over 100,000 Rental Homes With This Alternative (For a Lot Less Money)

With average U.S. home prices topping $400,000, investing in real estate with just $20,000 might seem challenging. It is entirely possible, however, with the right approach. Crowdfunding platforms, lower-cost markets and real estate investment groups represent just a few of the ways to put $20,000 to work in the real estate market. By exploring these […] The post How to Invest $20,000 in Real Estate appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

How to Invest $20,000 in Real Estate

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Singapore introduces measures to cool the public housing market

More than 80% of Singapore's residents live in public housing flats, which are built, sold and subsidized by the government. From Tuesday, buyers of HDB flats...

Singapore introduces measures to cool the public housing market

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