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CFPB warns consumers about home equity contracts, comparing their features to reverse mortgages

Housing Wire

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this month published an issue spotlight that takes a closer look at home equity contracts, or what the industry refers to as home equity investments (HEIs) that offer a lump sum payment to clients in exchange for a stake in their home equity.

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

Housing Wire

Some popular real estate newsletter content includes: Market updates Featured listings Industry news Local news Community events Agent profiles Investment opportunities No matter what content you choose to include, your real estate newsletter should serve as a meaningful touchpoint that continuously builds your client relationships.

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Severe storm fallout could destabilize the intersection of mortgage and insurance

Housing Wire

The challenges that higher costs place on carriers, regulators , lenders and consumers has been well documented this year, and the acceleration of extreme weather events has only made things worse. And it raises questions about how more of these events could impact the mortgage industry.

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Dollars and Sense: The Significance of Knowing Your Home's Worth

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

If you have not purchased or refinanced recently, your homes value might have changed from where you thought it was just 12 -18 months ago. Knowing the value of your home can be important for many reasons of which, here are a few: Financial Planning The value of your home is a significant component of your overall net worth.

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home vs. a Resale Home

Eppraisal

Advantages and Disadvantages of New Construction According to Realtor.com, one-third of all homes on the market are new, i.e. recently built with no previous inhabitants. These are the very drivers of their appeal -- no aging, no wear and tear that often diminish home values. Yet there is a flip side to these benefits.

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Condo Vs. Townhouse: How Are They Different, And Which Is Right For You?

Quicken Loans

Condo owners also tend to spend less on property taxes and insurance because there is less square footage, and owners do not have to pay taxes or insurance on the rest of the building or complex. Although the purchase price and property taxes are usually more expensive for townhouses, the HOA fees are often lower.

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AN URGENT CALL FOR CHANGES TO ZONING LAWS

Will Springer Realtor

As home values rise, low-income households already on the margins of affordability are being priced out of homeownership in urban areas such as Seattle, where median prices have jumped 37% (and 52% countywide) over the past five years. Some parts of the U.S. – for example, across most of New England – mandate inclusionary zoning.).

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