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Property Taxes: Increases, Payments, and Where They’re Surging Most

Appraisal Buzz

metro areas in Florida have seen the highest increases in property tax bills since the pandemic began, making it more difficult to afford a home in the Sunshine State, according to recent Redfin research. to $228 since 2019), according to a Redfin analysis of property taxes for single-family homes among the 50 most populous U.S.

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FHA borrowers would get mortgage insurance relief through proposed House bill

Housing Wire

House of Representatives proposes to relieve Federal Housing Administration (FHA) borrowers of mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) once they reach a certain level of home equity , aligning FHA policies with those of conventional loans. Mortgage insurance exists as protection from foreclosure on low equity loans. Introduced by Reps.

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What Metaverse real estate means for mortgage professionals

Housing Wire

There is no public guidance from state or federal regulators at the time of this writing as to whether mortgages for virtual real estate are governed by traditional laws and regulations that govern traditional mortgages. Section E: Yay, no government fees… for now! As for property taxes, well, you can kiss that goodbye.

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Survey Analysis: Soft Economic Landing Ahead?

Appraisal Buzz

Surveying a diverse group including banks, nonbanks, and government entities, the report indicates a prevailing sentiment among 76% of respondents who foresee continued growth in home prices throughout the year. This optimism comes in spite of the challenges posed by interest rates, which are expected to linger at an average of 6.3%

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Opinion: Improving housing affordability without exposing homebuyers to more risk

Housing Wire

For example, recently, Fannie Mae has focused on expanding alternatives to title insurance as a way to supposedly increase homeownership affordability. However, Fannie Mae’s own research from 2022 found that title insurance is not a significant component of the overall closing costs when buying a home.

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LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires

Inman

Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks government officials to increase California FAIR Plan wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for building codes, pause property taxes and more.

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Opinion: Title and settlement fees aren’t a barrier to homeownership

Housing Wire

The borrower’s largest life-of-loan costs are the property taxes and recording fees paid at closing plus the accumulated cost of annual property taxes paid over the life of the loan. It’s notable, for example, that any discussion about taxes and government fees baked into closing costs has been absent in this debate.

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