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What is Landlord Insurance, and How Does it Work?

What is Landlord Insurance, and How Does it Work?

Source: Point 2 Homes --- What is Landlord Insurance? Landlord insurance is a policy that is specifically designed to protect owners of rental properties. There are different levels of coverage, but for the most part, the policy is aimed at non-owner-occupied...

Buying vs. Renting — How the 5% Rule Can Help You Decide

Buying vs. Renting — How the 5% Rule Can Help You Decide

Source: Point 2 Homes--- The 5% rule was coined by Canadian investment portfolio manager Ben Felix. It stems from the general consensus among potential homebuyers that if you can afford to make mortgage payments that are equal or less than what you’re paying in rent,...

Howard Hanna Real Estate announces merger in NY

Howard Hanna Real Estate announces merger in NY

Source: Olean Times Herald ---  PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is doubling down on its growth in New York state with a recent merger that will expand the O'Hara-based company's existing footprint to the Hudson Valley. "It's a big acquisition for...

Officials: China real estate recovering from debt crackdown

Officials: China real estate recovering from debt crackdown

Source: AP News --- BEIJING (AP) — China’s vast real estate industry is recovering from a slump triggered by tighter debt controls, a deputy central bank governor said Friday, after a wave of defaults by developers rattled global financial markets. Pan Gongsheng...

California Real Estate Firm Employs AI to Compile Data

California Real Estate Firm Employs AI to Compile Data

Diamond Real Estate Group, whose suite of real estate services utilizes artificial intelligence, is debuting its proprietary, AI-powered platform and revamped website. The luxury and investment real estate brokerage, founded in 2021 by CEO Matthew Martinez, seeks to...