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1 month ago | 
moneywise.com | Vawn Himmelsbach |Em Norton
When is a building deemed uninhabitable? The rules vary by state, but generally, a property is considered legally uninhabitable if it violates the building code or if it’s not safe to live in — for example, if it’s structurally unsound or lacks reliable heat, plumbing or electricity. Other factors that may render a building uninhabitable include mold, a leaky roof or pipes, no hot water in winter, unsafe elevators or a pest infestation.
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2 months ago | 
moneywise.com | Chris Clark |Em Norton
Privatization speculation Pulte’s bold moves have ignited speculation the Trump administration is pushing to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Both are government-sponsored entities (GSEs) and have been under federal conservatorship since the 2008 financial crisis in which they were bailed out. Together, the companies back 70% of the mortgage market, according to The New York Times.
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2 months ago | 
moneywise.com | Maurie Backman |Em Norton
The financial implications Selling your home could put a pile of cash in your pocket if you have equity. But you could also end up with a tax bill on your hands. There's a capital gains tax exclusion of $250,000 for single tax-filers and $500,000 for joint filers for people who sell their homes. You should qualify if the house was your primary residence and if you owned it for at least two years before selling it.
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2 months ago | 
moneywise.com | Chris Clark |Em Norton
Why this week could mean more cash in your pocket Mid-April is traditionally the heart of the spring home-buying season. Buyers are shaking off the winter doldrums, tax refunds are hitting bank accounts, and the weather is finally cooperating. According to the report, the benefits of listing during this week may include above-average prices, above-average buyer demand, quicker market pace, lower competition from other sellers and below-average price reductions.
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2 months ago | 
msn.com | Em Norton
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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2 months ago | 
msn.com | Em Norton
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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2 months ago | 
money.ca | Em Norton |Jessica Wong
Skip to main content Average Toronto rent prices As of February 2025, the average asking rent in Toronto for a one bedroom apartment was $2,370, $3,081 for two bedrooms and $3,633 for three bedrooms, according to Rentals.ca. The past month, I’ve been on the hunt for a two bedroom apartment, so my personal experience exploring the market is shaped by those parameters. Rents have gone down, but what kind of places are actually out there? In looking for a new apartment to call home, I attended...
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2 months ago | 
moneywise.com | Danielle Antosz |Em Norton
A sprawling compound with a storied past Built in 1929, the massive home features 13,635 square feet of finished space, including 11 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and five half bathrooms. The house was designed by architect John Bakewell Jr., who also helped design San Francisco City Hall. It was commissioned by Lindsay Howard, son of Charles Howard, who owned the famous racehorse Seabiscuit. Crosby, a close friend of the family, later purchased the home.
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2 months ago | 
moneywise.com | Sarah Li-Cain |Em Norton
What is the landlord being sued for? CBS reports that tenants say their apartments at the Red Hook Gardens complex have had issues for years. Among them are trash buildup, rat and cockroach infestations, and leaks. Lori Jones, one of the residents, said that “when it rains, sometimes it pours in my house” and “somebody gotta climb out the window to let us out the house,” referring to getting stuck in her apartment because of a broken lock on her front door.
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2 months ago | 
moneywise.com | Mario Toneguzzi |Em Norton
Impact on home prices Builders may now be forced to adjust their budgets, and extra costs passed directly onto consumers. This can be a serious blow to potential homeowners, especially those in the first-time buyer segment, where affordability is already a major issue. The NAHB estimates about 7% of all goods used in new residential construction in the U.S. come from other countries. Two essential materials, however, are largely sourced from America's neighbors to the north and south.
