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

Housing Wire

mortgage finance system. In addition to the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, the coalition includes groups like Enterprise Community Partners , NeighborWorks America , the National Housing Conference (NHC), the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and the National Community Stabilization Trust (NCST).

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How to Buy a Mobile Home in 8 Steps

The Close

When investing in mobile homes, add up all costs, including purchase price, transportation, installation, insurance, maintenance, and land leasing. Secure Financing for Buying a Mobile Home Even though mobile homes usually cost less than regular houses, you might still need some financing, especially if you’re on a tight budget.

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Manufactured housing group encouraged by FHA attention — but concerned about its portrayal

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured housing under a loan program sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Last month, the U.S. That’s why I find it interesting.

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Housing Affordability Task Force Report: My Two Cents (Pt2)

Toronto Realty Blog

Do you think that if and when a development enters their world, that they don’t like, that they will not reach out to city councilors? ” Clearly, this recommendation is attempting to remove the politicizing of developments and let projects pass or fail based on merit, not NIMBY’sim. ” 16. Yes, absolutely.

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What is a Land Lease Fee? What to Know Before Buying

Redfin

One of them is land lease fee. However, it serves buyers well to know if a land lease fee applies to a prospective property, and what that might mean in the long run. In this Redfin article, we’ll explain what a land lease fee is and what to consider if you’re looking at a home with a land lease.

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Opinion: It’s time for bi-partisanship on affordable manufactured housing homeownership

Housing Wire

These standards were not developed with any real input from HUD, which has exclusive statutory authority for manufactured home construction and safety standards nationwide, through the HUD Code. DOE should delay its effective date, while it works with HUD to develop more balanced standards. FHA , Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can help.