President Joe Biden’s idea to generate more affordable housing by tying federal infrastructure moneys to states’ progress in reforming zoning and land use regulations is a good one. Elimination of certain types of exclusive zoning has the potential to significantly reduce housing prices.
Unfortunately, though, the president’s exclusionary zoning reforms will not get the job done.
A total of 33,952 residential properties had foreclosure filings in August, up 7% from the previous month but down 2% from one year earlier, according to data from ATTOM.
Nationwide, one in every 4,113 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month.
https://wrenews.com/foreclosure-activity-records-uptick-in-august/
Mortgage application activity went into decline again last week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
The Market Composite Index, the trade group’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, was down by 0.8% #JoelKan #MBA
https://wrenews.com/mortgage-application-activity-down-again/
The Appraisal Institute has launched its Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (AI PAREA) program to expand the depth and scope of the appraiser profession.
The Appraisal Foundation’s Boardof Trustees awarded a $500,000 Pathway to Success
https://wrenews.com/appraisal-institute-debuts-program-to-expand-appraiser-base/
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