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Tapping home equity in retirement has advantages and pitfalls: Harvard researcher

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has shown that it’s paying attention to the emerging housing needs of an older population by creating programs that allow for age-minded home renovations. HUD issued $15 million grants in mid-2022 and early 2023 designed to help with health and safety home repairs for low-income seniors. “By

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Washington ADU Laws Aim to Open New Doors to Housing

Will Springer Realtor

In addition, cities and counties cannot impose design requirements for accessory dwellings that are more restrictive than the primary residence. and includes the design, labor, materials and permits. In addition, CHOICERenovation Mortgages is an option for existing homeowners to pay off the addition or renovation of an ADU.

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