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Biden to call for first-time homebuyer tax credit, construction of 2 million homes

Housing Wire

In the address, the president will call for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes; and cost reductions for renters. The White House estimates that this “will raise an additional $3.79

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Biden unveils housing proposal that includes nationwide cap on rent increases

Housing Wire

Biden’s new plan would cap annual rent hikes at 5% for two years for landlords who manage 50 or more rental units, which the administration said would cover 20 million units, or roughly half of all rental units in the country. Exemptions would be provided to new construction and units with “substantial” renovation and rehabilitation.

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Why ADUs can be used for aging in place — and how reverse mortgages might help

Housing Wire

But when the apartment’s landlord declared that all units in the building would be renovated and force all current tenants out, the clock began ticking for a solution. After enlisting a local architect who understood the needs of aging, a new ADU of 650 square feet was constructed after four years at a cost of roughly $400,000.

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Bain Capital gains majority stake in residential investment lender Archwest Capital

Housing Wire

We are pleased to partner with Shawn and the Archwest team to deliver dynamic financing solutions to home builders , renovators and landlords who are expanding and improving the critically undersupplied U.S. Its product mix includes fix-and-flip loans, bridge loans and construction loans.

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DataDigest: Will work for housing

Housing Wire

As a result, districts across the country, including in Colorado , have decided to partner with – or even become – homebuilders and landlords. million over that period to acquire 52 units and renovate several of its 50 existing units. million bond to purchase property to construct affordable housing for teachers and staff.

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Nonprofits Leverage ADUs to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

Appraisal Buzz

The Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) community development organization also supports ADU renovations through its Landlord Repair Fund, helping to bring non-compliant ADUs up to code and ensure safety for residents. However, nonprofits face several challenges in implementing ADU initiatives.

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Opinion: Investors play key role in providing affordable housing options

Housing Wire

Yes, there are some government programs that provide construction components on permanent loans, but they are not ideal for inexperienced home buyers. Investors are helping first-time home buyers across the country purchase renovated homes and other families get into high-quality rental homes. There’s an even more subtle consideration.

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