Bill would limit institutional buyers to 100 single‑family homes to 'protect homeownership' Sen. Emily Alvarado’s SB 5,496 would prohibit certain business and investment entities from acquiring more single‑family homes after they hold 100 properties, with carve‑outs for nonprofits, developers rebuilding housing and foreclosure servicing; opponents from industry say state data do not show a problem at scale. (Sources: committee staff, sponsor testimony, public commenters)

Senator Emily Alvarado's bold new bill aims to protect homeownership in Washington by limiting institutional buyers to just 100 single-family homes—could this be the solution to rising housing struggles?

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Committee hears bills to require timely recording of sheriff's deeds to protect homeowners' redemption rights Representatives advanced discussion on HB 5045 and HB 5046 after testimony from county registers of deeds and the Real Property Law Section; bills would clarify that when a sheriff's deed is not recorded within 20 days the statutory redemption period and interest accrual begin on recording date.

New bills in Michigan aim to protect homeowners by ensuring sheriff's deeds are recorded promptly, closing a loophole that can shorten their redemption period.

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Ohio bill prohibits delinquent property tax liens on owner-occupied homesteads Legislation amends property tax laws to protect certain owner-occupied homes from liens

A new Ohio bill is set to safeguard owner-occupied homes from the threat of delinquent property tax liens, providing peace of mind for homeowners.

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