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AARP highlights needs for aging in place, walkable communities

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The post said that “improving access to home- and community-based services, such as transportation and adult day services” ranks highly on the organization’s advocacy priorities in the Hoosier State. “A In Indiana , for instance, aging in place is a central pillar of a recently published advocacy update.

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HG Holdings acquires National Consumer Title

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North Carolina-based HG Holdings Inc agreed last week to acquire 100% of the equity of Florida-based National Consumer Title Insurance Company — owned by Southern Fidelity — and 100% of the interest in National Consumer Title Group LLC. HG Holdings will pay Southern Fidelity $5.5 million, according to a statement put out by the company.

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Massachusetts budget features programs to support seniors, aging in place

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These include home- and community-based care designed to support aging in place ; community councils on aging to better assess the needs of older residents; funds for outreach and counseling resources for seniors who have mental health needs; and more allocations for the state’s health insurance program. Councils on aging will receive $1.4

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Investors turn their eyes to affordable housing opportunities

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There’s a growing sense that affordable housing is a stable investment class for banks and insurance companies; even in the 2008 – 2009 recession, it held up well.”. “We’re seeing statistics from our developers across the country that their portfolios are holding up well,” he said.

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Volunteers aid Pennsylvania seniors as they age in place

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For seniors who live alone and may not have easy access to public transportation, relatively simple tasks such as grocery shopping or medical appointments become much more difficult to complete. Data from insurance provider Genworth Financial was provided to show the financial benefits of aging in place.

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FHA borrower fee gridlock draws ire of industry

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The Federal Housing Administration ’s (FHA) decision to withhold a mortgage insurance premium cut has confounded mortgage policy experts and industry stakeholders. Income from FHA premiums go into the general Treasury fund when Congress passes a Transportation and HUD appropriations bill. The money can then be used for other programs.

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HUD affordability plan doesn’t include lowering FHA premiums

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HUD offers insurance for manufactured housing mortgages under its Title I program, which is more than 50 years old. That’s significantly less than the average sales price of a new manufactured home without land, transportation, or set-up costs of $108,100 in 2021, according to researchers at the Urban Institute.