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Seattle documents renovation programs, tax relief for aging in place

Housing Wire

But a nonprofit organization in the Seattle area is seeking to help more seniors renovate their homes to age safely. And a state property tax relief program recently raised its maximum income threshold to allow more Puget Sound-area seniors to qualify. But the area is also seeing a different problem simultaneously.

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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

For homeowners, ADUs can generate substantial rental income that assists homeowners in covering escalating property taxes and mortgage payments. Importantly, homeowners can also include 50% of their estimated rental income when applying for an FHA renovation loan to construct an ADU, which helps with DTI constraints.

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

That key source of affordable housing inventory: distressed properties sold to third-party buyers or repossessed by lenders at foreclosure auction. Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners or renters. “[I

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Institutional SFR players are stuck in the doldrums

Housing Wire

Inviting an SFR lawsuit Invitation Homes earlier this year failed to convince a judge to dismiss a pending whistleblower lawsuit filed against the company in federal court in San Diego that alleges it made improvements at scores of properties in California without first securing required building permits.

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SFR, fix-and-flip sectors are in a ‘bit of a malaise’

Housing Wire

Fix-and-flip investors — who tend to be smaller entrepreneurial players — acquire, renovate and then sell existing single-family homes — and, in some cases, hold them for rent for a time, depending on market conditions. It remained way below the 44.6% level from the second quarter of 2022 and far beneath a recent peak of 60.8%

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8 Reasons the Barndominium Is Gaining Popularity in North Texas – by Don Howe

DW Slater Company

Price is a major factor for any type of new home construction and barndominiums tend to provide the best value. Obtaining a construction loan for any type of new home often requires excellent credit and a suitable down payment. Barndominiums often feature post frame or steel frame construction. Lower Taxes and Insurance.

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The BC Housing Crisis: What’s Being Done To Help?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home prices, rental rates, and property taxes continue to rise, and with those skyrocketing costs comes housing insecurity. While the BC housing crisis is hurting British Columbians, the provincial government is attempting to facilitate faster home construction and increase the number of rental properties through several initiatives.