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CFPB Acts Against Contract-for-Deed Investors Targeting Low-Income Borrowers

Appraisal Buzz

While the industry is no stranger to predatory and/or unfair lending practices, new advisory opinion and research study on a type of home seller financing known as a “contract for deed” has been released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB is had a field hearing in St.

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CFPB takes enforcement action against former HECM servicing contractor

Housing Wire

NOVAD, which held the HUD HECM servicing contract for assigned loans from 2014 to 2022 , worked with Sutherland to form the HECM loan servicing operation on behalf of HUD. Celink was awarded the HECM servicing contract in 2022. NOVAD filed a protest in June of that year, but Celink assumed the contract in December.

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How to grow housing supply in 2021

Housing Wire

This could be accomplished by raising the minimum down payment, removing the mortgage interest deduction and the property tax benefit. I propose that the federal government allocate funds via significant deficit financing to any state that wants to build homes right away. Hard pass. I would put this responsibility on the states.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

The shift in New York State and New York City government sentiment against real estate development began with the following recent events: November: The introduction of the Amazon HQ2 deal in Long Island City. January: The closing of the $238,000,000 Manhattan condo sale in January (2015 contract).

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Property Taxes and the Cost of Home Appreciation in a Hot Market

Will Springer Realtor

Don’t look now but something else is about to cost you more – property taxes. Homeowners in King County – or the lenders paying their mortgage – recently received notices in the mail about the assessed value of their property. This figure will help adjust their property tax next year. That’s quite a gap.

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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

A simple conservation easement definition is a legal contract to protect private land, permanently. When an Ohio landowner or investor decides to preserve their property, they likely turn to a conservation organization such as a state government agency or land trust. Incentives and Conservation Easement Tax Benefits.

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