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Housing coalition publishes recommendations for GSEs’ ‘Duty to Serve’ plans

Housing Wire

The Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition (UMMC), a coalition of 32 housing groups initially convened by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy , published a report on Wednesday that recommended actions for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. mortgage finance system.

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Manufactured homes are appreciating faster than site-built homes

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Despite that attention, however, some in the industry have chafed at the portrayal of land-lease communities by government housing authorities. An analysis of data from the U.S. increased by 58.34% between 2018 and 2023. increased by 58.34% between 2018 and 2023.

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Recession-Proof Ground Leases Are an Overlooked $2.5 Trillion Asset Class

Propmodo

It’s a rare occasion, however, that the industry gets excited over ownership of something that is an inseparable part of every real estate transaction: land. Most owners of multifamily properties, office towers, and other property types own the whole “kit and caboodle,” the land as well as the building on which it sits.

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First Team High Desert Agent Rob St. Onge Closes Historic Commercial Transaction at $14.7 Million!

First Team Real Estate

Originally starting as a land lease, Rob went to the city to discuss potential truck parking and discovered the property was in the wrong zone designation for this use. Rob utilized his commercial knowledge and skill to market the property to a different demographic of buyers wishing to utilize the land for a distribution center.

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Flood Plains, High Winds, and Leased Land: Your Guide to Buying a House in Palm Springs

HomeLight

You’ll have to navigate land leases, HOA requirements , and stiff competition from other buyers set on purchasing your picture-perfect property. As a resort escape, Palm Springs is known for its year-round sunny and warm weather — even when winter is happening everywhere else! Fortunately, we did the legwork for you.

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Idaho

HomeLight

Idaho is one of the most popular states for older Americans making a move to retire or downsizing as they prepare for retirement. They want to just be able to go and leave at their pleasure,” she says, noting that lock-and-leave communities are very popular. How Much Is Your Home Worth Now? Access to quality healthcare. Ratings and reviews.

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How to Handle the Weird Stuff: Appraisal Methods from an Experienced Florida Appraiser

McKissock

Example: Land lease. In a large development of approximately 300 houses, four of them were on a 99-year land lease with 55 years remaining. Reason was it was the last portion of the block of land, and the owner wouldn’t sell, but did agree to the land lease. Market conditions.