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Homebuyers say they are willing to accept longer mortgage terms

Housing Wire

Other issues mentioned include down payments, property taxes and maintenance costs. Consumers also said they were willing to tackle renovation costs if it meant achieving homeownership, according to the survey. RESimpli found that 80% of respondents are open to purchasing a home that requires significant renovation.

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CFPB rule applies mortgage protections to clean energy loans

Housing Wire

The rule applies existing protections for residential mortgages to borrowers who seek PACE loans to upgrade or renovate their homes through clean energy technology. PACE loans which are often used to finance environmentally minded renovations, like the addition of solar panels have led to financial instability for some borrowers.

Mortgage 395
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Non-Mortgage Homeownership Costs Shock First-Time Buyers

Appraisal Buzz

While some homeowners prioritize their mortgage payments, those who are not financially prepared may face significant challenges due to other essential and frequent expenses such as homeowners insurance, property taxes, utilities, repairs, and maintenance. Census Bureau.

Buyers 335
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Fix-and-flip investors say they’re discouraged by higher mortgage rates, home prices

Housing Wire

Higher mortgage rates dissuaded would-be homebuyers from purchasing flipped properties, while growing competition from new and resale inventory made things more difficult for these investors. These costs include mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance and utilities that must be paid while renovations are performed.

Investors 430
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Gross Profits on Home Flips on the Rise 

Appraisal Buzz

Profits and profit margins rose slightly in 2024 on typical buy-renovate-and-resell projects, but margins remained at one of their low points over the past decades, as investors continued struggling to take advantage of the nations housing market boom. Click here for more on ATTOMs analysis of 2024s home flipping market.

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Real estate investors say they’ll expand portfolios, make home improvements in 2025

Housing Wire

real estate investors are planning to grow their portfolios and invest significantly in property improvements in 2025, according to a new survey from property management software provider RentRedi. landlords plan to acquire new properties this year. Despite expansion and renovation plans, landlords face notable obstacles.

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Seattle documents renovation programs, tax relief for aging in place

Housing Wire

The Seattle area is a hot housing market. But a nonprofit organization in the Seattle area is seeking to help more seniors renovate their homes to age safely. And a state property tax relief program recently raised its maximum income threshold to allow more Puget Sound-area seniors to qualify. year over year.