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Opinion: Pass the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act

Housing Wire

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (Neighborhood Homes) would begin addressing these challenges by developing or renovating 125,000 affordable homes in economically distressed communities. This cost gap all-too-often prevents the renovation of affordable houses that need a great deal of work.

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These housing markets are most likely to correct based on foreclosure buyer behavior

Housing Wire

Prior to the pandemic, the average purchase discount at foreclosure auction had never dropped below 20% in any quarter as far back as nationwide data is available, Q1 2015. But the fever broke in the second quarter of 2022, at least for the local community developers who are the primary buyers at foreclosure auction.

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Home equity is the bright gem of the housing market

Housing Wire

Our previous best year for HELOCs was 2015, and that was about $320 million,” he added. HELOCs also are popular because the interest on the loans is tax deductible if the funds are used for approved home renovations. Toohig said Raymond James finished the year with some $1.1

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Lamacchia Realty’s Chelmsford Location is Officially Open for Business

Lamacchia Realty

After massive renovations, 6 North Road in Chelmsford has a whole new look and is built to accommodate Lamacchia Realty’s Chelmsford agents as well as agents that were previously located in the Westford office. During the renovation period, Lamacchia Chelmsford agents operated out of the Westford Office. June 16, 2021. No Comments.

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Houston Lofts For Sale

Houston Properties

Energized and bustling, Downtown Houston has a diverse mix of business, residential development, and entertainment complexes. The heart of Houston has it all From a new baseball stadium to renovated theaters. – 2015: #9 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, United States. …in addition to over 318 additional awards.

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Royden Oaks Houston Neighborhood Maps

Houston Properties

Similar to Houston’s most affluent neighborhoods, developers renovated many of Royden Oaks homes and replaced them with newer and larger properties. – 2015: #9 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, United States. – 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas.

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River Oaks Houston Homebuyers Guide

Houston Properties

One of Houston’s older neighborhoods, River Oaks was developed by brothers Mike and Will Hogg, along with their business partner Hugh Potter. Like most Houston neighborhoods, new development is reshaping River Oaks. Older properties have been renovated and updated. – 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas.