More than 30 million people in the US have filed for unemployment benefits in the last six weeks.The mortgage industry, like many others, has not been immune to the impacts of this economic downturn. Assistance in the form of a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions to renters and borrowers, and mortgage forbearance to homeowners would…
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Why it's Time for Houston's Planning Commission to Take a Stand
Power and property are up for grabs. Last week the Washington Terrace Civic Association (WTCA) made a power play at Houston planning commission and walked away with a two-week deferral for a pending townhome development. Residents made the case for preserving affordable single-family homes in their rapidly gentrifying community. They also presented a three-pronged approach…
The Truth about Wholesaling
Now I know I’ll probably catch a lot of flack about this, but as an urban planner practicing real estate I feel obligated to speak up. I appreciate making money just as much as the next person, but wholesaling is getting out of control! For those unfamiliar with the practice, wholesaling involves selling someone else’s…