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US Senate committee approves full funding for Ginnie Mae

Housing Wire

Senate appropriations committee this week approved full funding for the fiscal year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (T-HUD), which provides $98.737 billion in total discretionary funding for agencies including Ginnie Mae. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), the chair of the committee.

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Professional fix-and-flip market poised for growth in 2025

Housing Wire

The process of permitting and development can vary widely depending on the municipality, and should be considered when selecting a location. Professional flippers become experts in certain markets and partner with local professionals such as realtors and contractors with strong reputations.

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FHA borrower fee gridlock draws ire of industry

Housing Wire

Income from FHA premiums go into the general Treasury fund when Congress passes a Transportation and HUD appropriations bill. The connection between the upfront, annual and life-of-loan fees FHA borrowers pay and funding for, say, community development block grants, is not immediately apparent. In effect, it’s a tax on FHA borrowers.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

We’ll also share best practices for developing and sending real estate newsletters and recommend some essential tools to make your email marketing stand out. Realtor Property Resource (RPR) Instant local market reports, shareable graphs and reports, neighborhood reports and local insights. So, where do you start? Lets dive in!

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6 Mixed-Use Development Trends Embracing The Jetsons’ Lifestyle [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

Mixed-use development in 2021 may not resemble Orbit City, but commercial builders, architects, and real estate investors are undoubtedly re-engineering the proximity of your personal and professional orbit. This type of development provides the “live, work, play, gather” atmosphere in a convenient manner. Demand for Rental Units.

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How will appraisal technology evolve in 2022?

Housing Wire

With an appraiser shortage that’s causing delays across the country, it’s time to apply more intelligence to the way we get the right appraiser to the right property at the right time – very similar to what Uber has done for the transportation and freight industries.

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How to Post the Most Effective MLS Listing: Tips to Help Buyers and Speed Up the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

A good realtor will distinguish between above grade square footage and below grade square footage; essentially, they will provide a breakdown of all the finished areas and specify where they are located within the home. Include details about the neighborhood, such as proximity to schools, parks, public transportation, and shopping centers.