Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has shown that it’s paying attention to the emerging housing needs of an older population by creating programs that allow for age-minded home renovations. Over the past couple of years, the U.S. Reverse mortgage companies have also invested in their own home modification programs.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured housing under a loan program sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2021

The average home age in the United States is about 40 years old, so there’s a huge stock of homes that need to be renovated.”. Given the rising price of lumber and other construction costs, renovations may sound impractical. A fix’n’flip loan is designed to cover the costs of purchasing a home and renovating it.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Retail giant Amazon announced on Wednesday the launch of a new pilot program designed to assist moderate-income families in three different U.S. million into the Nashville area to build and renovate 130 affordable homes, bringing its then-total investment into that community to roughly $100 million.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into their properties. Some smart lenders, especially among credit unions, have developed some great products for ADU financing.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2021

Other countries, including England, have developed digital national systems for processing and recording mortgage and property transactions. Across the country, local zoning ordinances have consistently been designed to inhibit the development of medium and high density-housing. It’s time for the U.S. to do the same.

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2024

An historic home in Chicago ’s Austin neighborhood designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1903 is in serious need of repairs and renovations, but an existing reverse mortgage loan is complicating the process of initiating the work. The home, designed by Lloyd Wright for real estate developer Joseph Jacob (JJ) Walser Jr.,

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. In June, HUD announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured home communities under an FHA-sponsored loan program. An analysis of data from the U.S. increased by 58.34% between 2018 and 2023.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday issued a mortgagee letter that implements the Federal Housing Administration ’s (FHA) payment supplement partial claim. The letter states that the option will be implemented starting May 1, 2024, but will be mandatory on Jan.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This may translate to a less-developed community with longer commutes and fewer amenities and social services in place. This can range from features such as more enormous closets, kitchens, and bathrooms to designated home offices or family spaces. Renovating to modernize can add to the long-term cost of a resale home.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2021

Acra’s jumbo prime mortgage solution is designed to provide borrowers with the larger loan amounts needed to purchase a high-value property, with loan amounts up to $3 million. Fix n’ flip loans are ideal for investors and developers looking to purchase a home and renovate it.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

Using new and automated technology in construction is the natural next step to making smarter decisions on and off site, from planning and designing to sourcing materials and scheduling workers. constructed in Long Island for 50% of the average cost. constructed in Long Island for 50% of the average cost.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2022

Mangus then worked to build the dedicated reverse mortgage department at his new company from scratch and has found a notable degree of success by building Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) business through the use of continuing education (CE) classes designed for licensed real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

By definition, most distressed properties sold at auction are in need of substantial renovations. The summit is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the economic factors driving the housing market in 2025 and what it all means for your business. Register today to attend the Housing Economic Summit in Dallas, on Feb.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

“The foundation would get what was described, in a January 2023 fundraising package, as a ‘prestigious headquarters … [and] site for small scale, but elegant events’ with its ‘voluminous library on American legal and constitutional development’ as a resource for nearby Roger Williams University ‘s law school.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

“‘High tech – High touch’ is our mantra as we develop industry-leading tools and resources with a never-ending commitment to the relationships with our brokers and team members,” CEO Sanjiv Das said. Caliber offers a “triple play” of resources to help elevate a broker’s business. David Schroder, EVP, Third Party Originations.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2023

One source of added inventory is the fix and flip industry , which is expected to acquire and renovate some 350,000 homes in 2023, according to Kurt Carlton, president of New Western , a private real estate investment marketplace. Where might added inventory come from, if the bulk of existing homeowners continue to remain on the sidelines?

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In addition to being significantly larger, they are brand-new builds, which has its own advantages such as: contemporary, higher-quality materials, contemporary designs, cutting-edge appliances, in-demand facilities, and even opulent features and finishes. To some, it would make sense that a growing number of U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

Real estate agents can utilize VR to create interactive and engaging platforms that allow buyers to navigate properties virtually, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their layout, design and spatial qualities. Enables agents to showcase various interior design styles to cater to the preferences of diverse potential buyers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The mortgage industry has begun advancing initiatives to allow technology and big data to take the next steps in the development of things like more accurate AVMs. AVMs do not account for upgrades or renovations. Sometimes properties have increased in value due to recent upgrades or renovations. So, what can AVMs do?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Assembling your comparative market analysis I usually develop a report that is broken out into five sections, outlined below. Here are the steps you should take to develop your CMA report Step 1. Providers KeyFeatures Starting Price Learn More Etsy Choose your level of design customization. Professionally designed templates.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Accreditations and designations Highlight your professional credentials and any special designations you’ve earned. Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, as the daughter of a builder and developer, she learned the processes involved in new home construction from her dad. Jane Doe specializes in luxury markets.”

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 14, 2024

However, manual reviews of appraisals, property condition, renovation estimates, and more do not scale efficiently. By leveraging the power of computer vision, they are developing scalable processes that incorporate best practices and objective third-party data to arrive at more accurate valuations.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Brookings Institution summed it up well: “Today, downtown Detroit is nearly unrecognizable from previous decades, with new features such as the QLine streetcar system, a renovated Detroit Tigers ballpark, a riverwalk, and Campus Martius Park. How can we help Detroit and similar places? As Coleman A.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Are there any improvements or renovations you’ve done to the home?” We love Highnote for its sleek, beautifully designed listing presentation capabilities. She developed training materials, classes, and coaching programs for her fellow introverts. Tell me about your situation and goals in selling your home.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

Developing and communicating this pitch is essential to your listing presentation. While you may feel challenged to develop your value proposition, it may be easier than you think! Update your listing presentation Designing a winning listing presentation may seem challenging, but you don’t need to reinvent the wheel!

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

That’s the case, even though construction work was designated essential from the pandemic’s outset. Old Colony was one of the country’s first federal public housing developments. This multiyear project goes beyond renovation. Lesson two: Housing. Take the public housing in Boston known historically as Old Colony.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. With Wise Pelican, you can try both — it’s a fantastic resource for beautifully designed postcards and letters.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Communication took on many forms, including development of written documents stating client reporting requirements, utilizing technology platforms to increase transparency throughout the appraisal process, and developing feedback to the appraiser on appraisal submissions. Complexity in Process and Properties.

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By Spiderstock/Getty Images Source: [link] Costly Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid By Courtney Klosterman While rewarding, home renovations can be time consuming, costly and frustrating. But renovating can be tricky even for homeowners with experience let alone someone without that technical knowledge.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We would welcome the opportunity to approve courses with a creative take on how they design and develop content.”. Loan officers and instructors alike say that apart from learning regulations, LOs should also be equipped with “esoteric financial knowledge” and an understanding of how to work with borrowers. Cutting class.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 3, 2024

Many current sellers have begun a renovation but have run out of money prematurely as inflation has caused cost overruns and capital is less available to fund shortfalls. As developers deliver units, they will be motivated to fill up their buildings, even if it means cutting rents in order to do so.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The Lamacchia Development and Property Management team is pleased to promote Angela Ravesi to Manager of LD and LPM! Angela Ravesi became a REALTOR® at Lamacchia in April 2018 and in May 2019, she transitioned to the role of executive assistant to Mike McGrory, VP of Property Acquisitions and Development. Angela Ravesi.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Sherri Eckles, SVP Renovation & Construction, TPO Go “In addition to her full-time job, Sherri Eckles volunteers with numerous organizations, all focused on affordable housing. Together, we’ve tackled challenges, developed innovative solutions, and provided the support needed to help families achieve their homeownership goals.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Completely renovated and ready for you to move in, plus it has a huge basement (not even included in the square footage!) You can turn your virtual open house tour into multiple social media marketing posts, even adding graphic design elements, to fill your social feeds with relevant, exciting content.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 28, 2021

First, as a prospective investor interested in the mixed-use real estate development concept, you must understand the requirements of these unique community environments and the people inhabiting these structures. Mixed-use commercial property is either a building or a land development that includes both residential and commercial space.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Or I could go to a store that specializes in running shoes and purchase shoes that are more expensive but clearly designed for the rigors of running. The truth is, that appraiser developed their report in a biased way for this divorce. After all, they look as awesome as the more expensive shoes, and why not save a few bucks?

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