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Fannie Mae clarifies ARM interest rate, ups cash-out refi term on manufactured homes

Housing Wire

The Fannie Mae February Selling Guide has a series of updates , including the expansion of value acceptance and property data appraisal waivers to condominiums, cash-out refinance allowances for manufactured homes, and updates to credit references and certain definitions.

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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. And you definitely have to let the contractor do that heavy leg work for the building side of it, and work together with them each step of the way.”

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Haus economist on pandemic’s impact on housing market in 2021

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But definitely some promising news out of the Senate this morning! This will provide help to those who need it while also minimizing the impact to note holders and landlords. Note I wrote my piece over a week ago). HW: Can you go into that a little more? Same with eviction moratoria for renters. Join today with an HW+ Membership !

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Rent growth is slowing, but it’s still near record-highs

Housing Wire

“Instead of lowering rents when business is slow, many landlords offer perks like a free month’s rent or discounted parking, which tends to be less of a hit to profits.” “And it’s definitely not the institutionally favored markets right now,” he said in a LinkedIn post.

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57 crucial real estate statistics that explain the 2025 market

Housing Wire

Other important items were taking a private tour (62%), meeting/speaking with the property manager or landlord (55%) and seeing reviews of the property manager or landlord (35%). Homebuyers found photos to be the most valuable feature found on a listing website (66%). 58% of renters thought about buying during their rental search.

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Rent growth is slowing, but prices are still near record-highs

Housing Wire

“Instead of lowering rents when business is slow, many landlords offer perks like a free month’s rent or discounted parking, which tends to be less of a hit to profits.” “And it’s definitely not the institutionally favored markets right now,” he said in a LinkedIn post.

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Winners and losers of this volatile housing market

Housing Wire

Landlords hold the cards. “It’s definitely a landlord’s market,” said Kiser Group’s Sklar. Only 20% reported year-over-year traffic growth, the lowest level since April 2020, at the start of the pandemic. “Rents seem to be going up just as high as the interest rates are.