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5 ways to make affordable housing for all in 2023 — from construction laws to mortgage financing
Source: Insider --- With the new year is another chance to make housing more affordable for all. Right now, it's harder than ever to buy a home. In 2022, an astronomical rise in mortgage rates coupled with already steep home prices pushed many out of the market...
Your debt-to-income ratio is crucial to getting approved for a mortgage — here’s how to calculate yours
Source: CNBC --- There’s a lot that goes into the home buying process, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. One criteria mortgage lenders use to assess your mortgage application is the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Your debt-to-income ratio is a comparison of...
Trump Sets April 14 Deadline for Agencies to Submit Office Relocation Plans
The impact of forcing the relocation of federal workers out of the Washington market is unclear. Continue Reading Trump Sets April 14 Deadline for Agencies to Submit Office Relocation Plans
Carter Multifamily Pays $37.7 Million for Community in Florida’s Space Coast
The property was formerly known as The Palm Bay Grand and will be rebranded to Mode at Melbourne. Continue Reading Carter Multifamily Pays $37.7 Million for Community in Florida’s Space Coast
Q4 Lending Down While Refinance Activity Rises
Lenders issued $568 billion worth of residential mortgages in the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Q4 Lending Down While Refinance Activity Rises
Urban League Leader Calls for GSE Privatization
Marc Morial predicted that ending the GSEs’ federal conservatorship could lead to more affordable homeownership and rental housing opportunities. Continue Reading Urban League Leader Calls for GSE Privatization
HUD Rescinds Obama-Era Fair Housing Rule
he first Trump administration terminated the AFFH rule in 2020 by claiming it “proved to be costly, complicated, and ineffective.” Continue Reading HUD Rescinds Obama-Era Fair Housing Rule
CBRE in Partnership on Electric Vehicle Charger Installations
CBRE will help match 3V with multifamily properties looking to provide residents with an EV charging amenity. Continue Reading CBRE in Partnership on Electric Vehicle Charger Installations
Virginia Home Sales Up 1.8%
Virginia’s statewide median sales price was $399,000 in January, up more than $27,000 since the same time last year, a 7.3% increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 1.8%
Rep. Maxine Waters Demands Emergency Hearing Over HUD Layoffs
Waters wants HUD Secretary Scott Turner to explain the workforce reductions. Continue Reading Rep. Maxine Waters Demands Emergency Hearing Over HUD Layoffs
Blend Launches Rapid Home Lending, Focused on Refinance and Home Equity Lending
Blend Labs said that early results of the product’s testing reduced the traditional 30-45 day home equity process to 5-10 days. Continue Reading Blend Launches Rapid Home Lending, Focused on Refinance and Home Equity Lending
Sean Coghlan Named Head of Investor Relations at JLL
Coghlan previously led the company’s global research and strategy for capital markets. Continue Reading Sean Coghlan Named Head of Investor Relations at JLL
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