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NAR magazine devotes space to reverse mortgages and seniors

Housing Wire

The official magazine for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently touched on the topic of reverse mortgages, mentioning products such as the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) and addressing topics like the desires of baby boomers to age in place in their homes.

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HousingWire Magazine: December 2021/ January 2022

Housing Wire

Unlike asking a Magic 8 Ball about the future and crossing your fingers that you get the answer you want, this December/January issue was designed to give as much clarity and insight as possible around what to expect in housing in 2022, so you can enter the next year ready to compete. To see all HousingWire Magazine issues, click here.

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HousingWire Magazine: October/November Supplement

Housing Wire

Take a look and consider your options — from ways to improve your eClosing strategy to software to streamline your appraisal management, the products featured in this supplement are designed to meet specific needs across the housing industry. It may be a hard season for many, but there is hope on the horizon.

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Homeowners and Buyers Reveal the Most Desired Home Trends for 2025

Appraisal Buzz

In 2025, home purchasers and homeowners will design cozy, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes by fusing the newest technology with vintage, rustic beauty. Floral designs, tapestries, antique furniture, and chintz are all expected to make a big comeback in 2025. Additionally, electric ranges are becoming more popular.

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Can 3D printing impact affordable housing stock? HUD thinks so

Housing Wire

The partners will conduct the “design, engineering, materials research, development, planning, and analysis” that is required for 3D printing of “high-quality, affordable, energy-efficient, and sustainable housing for communities in sub-arctic regions of Alaska,” HUD explained.

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This doctor says homes must accommodate aging in place

Housing Wire

Sharing his perspectives in a HomeCare Magazine column, Taylor described how debilitating falls can be in the treatment process for older customers. “A They must be designed and modified to accommodate the evolving health care needs of residents, because the boundary between health care facilities and the home is dissolving.”

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How to build a comprehensive real estate online presence

Housing Wire

A well-designed and captivating digital platform instantly conveys professionalism, credibility and exclusivity — and the opposite can turn customers away. Keep your online presence on brand Choose a clean and sophisticated design that reflects the essence of luxury real estate and your existing brand. Content plays the long game.