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Umbrella & Excess Liability Policies: What Investors Need to Know

Understanding Umbrella Policies: What Investors Need to Know Umbrellas are one of the most misunderstood insurance policies in the investment world. Many investors mistakenly believe that having an umbrella policy eliminates the need for primary liability coverage, but this is not the case. Jacqui Price, EVP of Underwriting at NREIG, sheds light on umbrella policies […]

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The homeownership and rental vacancy rates in the United States for the third quarter of 2024 have been reported.

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U.S. Government Reports National Housing Vacancy Rates for Q3, 2024 The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q3, 2024 were 6.9% for rental housing and 1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q3 2024 was 65.6%. In addition, approximately 89.9% of the housing units in the United States in

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Additional Insured and Loss Payee Roles in Insurance

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The designations of Additional Insured (AI), Loss Payee, and Lender’s Loss Payee often cause confusion for those not well-versed in insurance. While these roles might not directly impact an investor’s day-to-day business, understanding each helps avoid potential complications in the claims process and ensures all involved parties are protected as intended. Additional Insured An Additional

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Jennifer Greene’s Transformative Real Estate Vision: How Empathy and Integrity Are Reshaping the Industry

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In Real Estate, Empathy is the Game-Changer: How Jennifer Greene Stands Out Real estate can be daunting for newcomers. Despite the allure, they quickly face the industry’s complexities. Here, Jennifer Greene offers a refreshing approach, breaking traditional barriers with her focus on honesty, empathy, and a genuine drive to help others. Key Highlights of Jennifer

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A Florida couple is accused of fraudulently obtaining homes through a scam that cost less than $1.

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The NY Post Reports Florida Couple Allegedly Stealing Homes with Shockingly Easy Scam The NY post is reporting that a Florida couple has been arrested and charged with stealing properties from homeowners using an amazingly easy scam that costing less than $1 to pull off. According to reports, the couple allegedly forged quitclaim deeds on

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10 States With the Most Affordable Cost of Living

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Top 10 States with the Lowest Cost of Living We’ve had a lot of posts related to the cost of living and how it affects real estate and quality of life. With that in mind, a recent report from Realtor.com reveals their list of the top 10 states with the lowest cost of living. The

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The Electoral College: A Guide for Real Estate Investors

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The Electoral College: A Closer Look We recently posted a compare & contrast chart for the 2024 Presidential Race. With that in mind, this Tuesday, November 5th is election day all across America. Every four years on the first Tuesday, following the first Monday in November America chooses its next President (or reelects the current

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Living in Quincy Massachusetts | What You NEED To Know

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In this episode we discuss Quincy, Massachusetts. We dig in and do a deep dive into Quincy which is a suburb that is South of the city of Boston. It is actually one of the closest suburbs of Boston that is South of the city. About this video: This video does a deep dive into

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UNPOPULAR Realtor Insight…Realtor Commission Settlement

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The National Association of Realtor Commission Settlement just flipped the real estate industry on its head. What are the implications of this commission settlement on home buyers and sellers? When does this come into affect? What should you expect? What will happen in the Real Estate Industry from the Realtor Commission Settlement? #RealEstate2024 #RealEstateCrash #RealEstateInvesting

September saw a 1% decrease in existing home sales.

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National Association of Realtors Reports Decrease in Existing Home Sales The National Association of Realtors latest report reveals a 1% decrease in existing home sales in September, with a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.84 million – marking a 3.5% decline year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of September was 1.39 million units,

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