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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. mortgage finance system.

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

Housing Wire

Last year was challenging for housing and mortgage markets. For the first time in many years, we experienced falling home prices, in part due to skyrocketing mortgage rates which almost doubled from around 3.5% One of the prime areas of opportunity is affordable manufactured housing homeownership. a year ago to nearly 7% today.

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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. If you’re taking out a loan to buy a house on leased land, lenders will require the lease to extend five years beyond the loan’s term.

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How to Buy a Mobile Home in 8 Steps

The Close

Remember the distinct mortgage and land regulations that apply to mobile homes. Mobile homes built before a specific date often require chattel mortgages instead of traditional ones, which is key for investment planning. Conventional Mortgage Programs Government agencies don’t back conventional mortgages.

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

Housing Wire

With Todman’s emphasis on mission-driven entities and nonprofit access to the program, Gooch said its portrayal was needlessly negative toward private owners of land-lease communities, where many MHI-backed manufactured homes are ultimately placed. That’s why I find it interesting. They weren’t a good partner for us in that.”

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Fee Simple vs. Leasehold: Two Very Different Types of Ownership

Redfin

It gives someone ownership of a home or structure on the property, but someone else owns the land itself. The leaseholder pays the fee simple owner to use the land for a set period. You might also see this called a land lease or ground lease. Leaseholds have pros and cons.

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Florida

HomeLight

Some communities have a land-lease structure in which you purchase the house, but lease the home site. This arrangement may eliminate or lower property taxes, but you’ll incur monthly bills for the property lease, water, sewer, trash removal, and amenities. What is included in your monthly payment?

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