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HUD Takes Action To Speed Resale Of Foreclosed Properties
WASHINGTON - In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure activity is high, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced a temporary policy that will expand access to FHA mortgage insurance and allow for the quick resale of foreclosed properties.

Washington Report: REO Discontent
Mortgage giant Fannie Mae is unhappy about the mounting thousands of REO houses it's stuck with, but now it's moving to sell off that inventory faster than it has in the past -potentially opening up some interesting opportunities for home buyers and their agents.

Mortgage Refi Increases, Some Qualified Borrowers Frustrated
While bailout money was given to many banks in 2009 to help stimulate the economy, the stricter rules for getting housing loans are making it a tough job for the qualified, self-employed borrower.

Investor Report: Florida Condos
Good news: Investors and condo sellers in Florida could be major beneficiaries of a new policy by Fannie Mae that's designed to provide more mortgage money to stimulate sales.

Weight Watchers clinic floor collapses under dieters
The floor of a Weight Watchers clinic in Sweden collapsed beneath a group of 20 members of the weight loss programme who were gathered for a meeting.

Contractors (and Landlords) Soon to Face New Lead-Safe Work Practices
If you are paid to do renovation and construction work in the United States, chances are good that you should be in training.  New certification in lead-safe work practices is required for anyone being paid to do work on projects where lead paint may be disturbed.

Great time to invest in rental property
If you're thinking about investing in a rental property, experts say low home prices combined with low interest rates make this the best time in years to become a real estate investor.

Salt Lake City encouraged by response to Good Landlord Program
In summer 2007 they started the Good Landlord Program to encourage owners to improve their properties and better screen their renters.

How Much Is One Billion?
The next time you hear a politician use the word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money.

‘Fake’ Landlord Arrested For Grand Larceny
West Hempstead, NY police have arrested a 26-year-old Elmont man for grand larceny after they allege he took money from three different people and falsely promised them occupancy for a three-bedroom apartment at his residence on Belmont Avenue.

Advertising Your Rental Home
Advertising your rental property sure has changed in the past couple of years. Back then a sign in the yard and a classified ad in the local newspaper would do the trick.  A sign in the yard can still be effective, but what were they thinking at the newspapers?  Just when the Internet began to offer all sorts of advertising competition, they doubled or tripled their rates driving customers to look for alternatives, and boy did we find them.

Manufacturing index shows fastest growth since 2006
WASHINGTON — An unexpectedly strong report on manufacturing activity Monday bolstered confidence that the nation's factories will help sustain an economic recovery.

2008 foreclosure filings set record
USA TODAY -- Foreclosure filings surpassed 3 million in 2008, setting a record that has Washington, D.C., policymakers calling for more aggressive efforts this year to aid troubled homeowners. Foreclosures last year were up 81% from 2007 and 225% from 2006, according to a report out today from RealtyTrac. One in 54 homes received at least one foreclosure filing during the year, RealtyTrac reported

Florida Landlord/Tenant Law
83.52  Tenant's obligation to maintain dwelling unit
  • Comply with all obligations imposed upon tenants by applicable provisions of building, housing, and health codes.
  • Keep that part of the premises which he or she occupies and uses clean and sanitary.
  • Remove from the tenant's dwelling unit all garbage in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or used by the tenant clean and sanitary and in repair.
  • Use and operate in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and other facilities and appliances, including elevators.
  • Not destroy, deface, damage, impair, or remove any part of the premises or property therein belonging to the landlord nor permit any person to do so.
  • Conduct himself or herself, and require other persons on the premises with his or her consent to conduct themselves, in a manner that does not unreasonably disturb the tenant's neighbors or constitute a breach of the peace.