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HUD ramps up discussions about relocating its headquarters

Housing Wire

Citing concerns about renovation needs, associated costs and even ugliness, the U.S. The outlet previously reported that the costs of renovating the aging complex could top $500 million. housing system should major cuts land at key agencies like the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or Ginnie Mae. The Robert C.

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HUD announces $72.6M in new Native American community grants

Housing Wire

The grant funds will be primarily deployed to bolster infrastructure, construction or renovation of community buildings, housing rehabilitation, land acquisition and economic development for the American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday announced the disbursement of $72.6

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How New Hampshire is looking to alleviate its housing crisis

Housing Wire

In 1925, the state Legislature passed the New Hampshire Zoning Enabling Act , which gave municipalities the right to zone their own land. That is a lot of land, and it is a significant contributor to the cost of building new housing, said Bob Quinn, CEO of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR).

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How to write creative real estate listing descriptions + examples

Housing Wire

A well-written property description also allows you to highlight aspects of the home that would not otherwise be readily available via MLS, such as a newly renovated kitchen or a brand-new septic system. Example: Fenced-in backyard, abutting conservation land Neighborhood/area amenities. Example: 0.25 miles from public transportation!

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Amazon announces housing affordability pilot program with National Housing Trust

Housing Wire

Retail giant Amazon announced on Wednesday the launch of a new pilot program designed to assist moderate-income families in three different U.S. the Douglass Community Land Trust in Washington, D.C. communities with the purchase of up to 800 homes, in partnership with the National Housing Trust (NHT). metropolitan areas.

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Following a $2.5M renovation, this Los Angeles home with an unbeatable location lists for just under $6M

Fancy Pants Homes

A two-story home in Hollywood Hills East, close to ritzy Los Feliz, recently landed on the market following a stellar renovation that upgraded its timeless architectural style for modern-day living. million renovation using Tim Campbell Studios for the architectural design.”

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Manufactured homes are appreciating faster than site-built homes

Housing Wire

In contrast, the average sales price of new site-built, single-family homes (excluding land) rose by 37.66% over the same period,” the study explained. In June, HUD announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured home communities under an FHA-sponsored loan program.