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Movement Mortgage names Joe Thompson as regional director

Housing Wire

Founded in 2008 and based in Fort Mill, South Carolina , Movement Mortgage offers a range of products including conventional, jumbo and government-insured loans, as well as a dedicated reverse mortgage division. The lender also provides rate-and-term and cash-out refinancing, along with construction and renovation loans.

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Biden makes case for housing proposals in Las Vegas speech

Housing Wire

You’re investing more in building and renovating an affordable home than almost any other […] state in the country. That’s going to save folks as much as $1,500 — the federal government can afford to do that,” Biden said of the title insurance proposal. “In A record 1.7

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners or renters. “[I My renovated homes are] reducing the number of rental properties , which in our town has become a source of demise.” In 2019 the number was 200,000.

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Opinion: Investors play key role in providing affordable housing options

Housing Wire

Yes, there are some government programs that provide construction components on permanent loans, but they are not ideal for inexperienced home buyers. FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and have less stringent down payment and credit requirements. There’s an even more subtle consideration.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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What Biden’s infrastructure plan does for housing

Housing Wire

Specifically, the plan calls for the construction and rehabilitation of over 500,000 homes in low- and middle-income areas. According to Biden, two million affordable homes and commercial buildings would be built and renovated over the next decade as part of the initiative.

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What Will It Take to Solve the Housing Crisis? 

Appraisal Buzz

Governments have begun to address the housing issue by upzoning single-family homes. Building entire neighbors can encourage large-scale construction. Immigration policies can impact construction because the industry relies on them for labor. million migrant workers in construction. Try Upzoning.