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Affirmative Habitability Requirements: HUD’s Minimum Standards for Safe, Habitable Dwellings
- January 15th, 2025
With HUD’s transition to the NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) framework, ensuring compliance with Affirmative Habitability Requirements has never been more critic [...]
Preparing Vacant Units for Inspection Under NSPIRE Standards
- January 8th, 2025
Does NSPIRE require vacant unit inspections? The introduction of NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) has brought many changes to HUD’s inspection protocols, leaving [...]
Inspecting for Infestations under NSPIRE Standards
- December 30th, 2024
Pest infestations pose significant health risks, reduce tenant satisfaction, and compromise the overall habitability of residential properties. Under HUD’s NSPIRE pest infestation standards, ide [...]
Securing Your Property: The NSPIRE Entry Door Standards
- December 27th, 2024
The National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), developed by HUD, mark a significant shift in how property inspections are conducted for HUD-assisted housing. Among the man [...]
The Consequences of Failing a REAC Inspection
- December 20th, 2024
HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) inspections are a critical component of ensuring that properties in HUD programs provide safe, habitable, and well-maintained housing for residents. Th [...]
The Most Appealable Defects on NSPIRE REAC Inspections
- December 10th, 2024
The first year of HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) has revealed several key insights into inspections, appeals, and common defects. As more properties navig [...]
HOTMA Updates to Life-Threatening Conditions for HCV and PBV Programs
- November 28th, 2024
The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) introduced significant updates aimed at modernizing and streamlining the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) [...]
Eco-Friendly Upgrades for Multifamily Properties: Boosting Appeal and Reducing Costs
- November 20th, 2024
With the growing focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, eco-friendly upgrades have become a priority for multifamily property owners. Not only do these upgrades appeal to environmen [...]
Why You Should Conduct Routine Pre-Inspection Audits
- November 13th, 2024
For property managers, especially those managing HUD-subsidized or Section 8 housing, inspections are an essential part of operations. HUD inspections, conducted under protocols like REAC and NSPIRE, [...]
Do You Qualify for HUD’s Older Adult Home Modification Program?
- November 6th, 2024
In an effort to support low-income seniors who wish to live independently in their homes, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced $30 million in grants through the Old [...]
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Preparing Vacant Units for Inspection Under NSPIRE Standards
January 8, 2025
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December 30, 2024
Securing Your Property: The NSPIRE Entry Door Standards
December 27, 2024
The Consequences of Failing a REAC Inspection
December 20, 2024