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Hispanic homeownership rate rose to 48.6% in 2022

Housing Wire

SPCP mortgage types include refinance, purchase, construction, home equity lines of credit ( HELOC ) and down payment or closing cost assistance. The increase in Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) could play a promising role in closing the non-Hispanic White and Latino homeownership gap, NAHREP said.

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Builders rediscover a tool from the 1980s that keeps new home prices from falling

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, inventory for new homes soared to levels last seen during the Great Financial Crisis as builders worked off the backlog accumulated from the pandemic’s construction boom. The gap peaked in November 2022, when the average note rate for new construction sales was one percentage point lower than the rate for existing home sales.

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Insurance carrier exodus rattles California and Florida housing markets

Housing Wire

I do a lot with new construction and homeowners’ insurance is cheaper on new builds because they are brand new,” Williams said. In announcing their departure from the Golden State, the two major insurers cited the increased wildfire risks in the state and rising construction costs. Entry level homebuyers are getting hit hardest. “If

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Pasadena ADU program offers second shot at affordable housing

Inman

To qualify, applicants must have owned and occupied the main property for at least five years, maintain a credit score above 650 and have a debt-to-income ratio below 40 percent.

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How to Get a Land Loan to Build a House

RIS Media

Getting a loan for land is a smart move, especially when you will not be constructing your home right away. However, in all land purchase transactions, it would be best to have a great credit score, a good debt-to-income ratio and a continuous income. Construction Land Loan. This type is a two-in-one loan.

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Housing Market 2025: Why It’s Not 2008 Crash All Over Again

Marco Santarelli

Reckless construction and speculative buying led to a surplus that couldn't be sustained when the economy faltered. Demand continues to outstrip supply in many areas, particularly as millennial homeownership increases and new construction struggles to keep pace.

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Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in 2025: Morgan Stanley’s Forecast

Marco Santarelli

They anticipate an increase in housing starts (new home construction) and new home sales in the coming years. Do you have a solid down payment, good credit, and comfortable debt-to-income ratio? This has significantly reduced the number of existing homes on the market, keeping supply low and prices elevated.