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Rental property investment startup Arrived secures $100M in credit financing to fuel U.S. expansion
(Arrived Image) Arrived Homes, the Seattle startup that helps people invest in single-family rental properties, is taking on $100 million in new credit financing to fuel its expansion and the ability to purchase more homes across the U.S. The real estate investment platform announced Thursday that it’s partnering with Certain Lending, a San Francisco-based fintech startup. Arrived uses crowdfunding to help anyone purchase shares of rental properties for as little as $100 and earn a passive income while the company handles everything from property acquisition to necessary improvements and management of daily operations. The idea is to open up access to real estate investing beyond wealthy individuals and institutional investors, and…
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Wolf Administration Offers Home Holiday Safety Tips
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner today are highlighting the common dangers associated with holiday décor ranging from dehydrated Christmas trees to unattended candles to decorative outside lighting. “This time of year, we are all eager to spend time with friends and family in front of warm fires, decorating trees and lighting candles,” said Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman. “However, it is important for Pennsylvanians to remember the steps they can take to keep themselves, their families and property safe.” Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. According to the…
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Lowe’s says pandemic-fueled home improvement demand could cool in 2022
An employee organizes buckets for sale inside a Lowe’s Cos. store in Burbank, California. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Lowe’s sales outlook disappointed investors on Wednesday and raised concerns the pandemic-fueled boom in do-it-yourself and decorating projects is cooling. The company’s shares dropped by as much as 4{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} in premarket trading. Then, the stock rose later Wednesday as new data from homebuilders showed a huge appetite for housing — even during a typically slow season and a period of inflation. That backdrop coupled with Lowe’s executive comments about the possibility for market share gains, help the stock bounce back. Shares rose 2{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} to close at $257.54 on…
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DoD’s average housing subsidy sees big increase as real estate continues to get pricier
The average amount of housing subsidies the Defense Department will give out to service members in 2022 is increasing substantially compared to previous years. The Pentagon says the mean increase of basic allowance for housing (BAH) will go up by 5.1{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9}, a wide jump from the past two years, which have averaged just below 3{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9}. DoD will spend $25.6 billion on BAH for 2022. Depending on grade and dependency status, service members will see BAH go up by a range of $74 to $168. Allowances will not decrease. “The department is committed to the preservation of a compensation and benefit structure that provides members with an adequate standard of living…
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BedBrock Developers form luxury real estate brokerage
Award-winning BedBrock Developers with a stellar reputation for building the finest ultra-high-end luxury homes and communities in the Valley and with a full design-build process in house including architecture and design, announced its newest addition, BedBrock Real Estate Company, a luxury real estate brokerage founded by Rich Brock, founder of BedBrock Developers, Business Loan. The upscale brokerage will represent a curated collection of real estate, starting first with $150 million in listings in BedBrock Developers’ captivating Crown Canyon community. The impressive development offers seven extraordinary luxury homes currently in design and three homesites exclusively reserved for custom estates up to 24,000 square feet in size. Crown Canyon, with 12 total…
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Should You Include Real Estate in Your Retirement Plan?
Investing in real estate is one of many ways to set aside funds for retirement. If you are looking to… Investing in real estate is one of many ways to set aside funds for retirement. If you are looking to diversify your savings, you might consider including real estate in your retirement plan. There are advantages and disadvantages that come with property investments, along with different options to consider. Including real estate in your retirement plan might consist of: — Selling your home. — Owning a rental property. — Purchasing and selling property. — Contributing to a real estate fund. Read on to learn more about what to expect if…