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Miami seeks new debt package to finance affordable housing: Bloomberg

Housing Wire

The mayor of Miami-Dade County wants to leverage the bond market to create a fund that will finance affordable housing projects, according to a Bloomberg report published Monday. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will propose a new property tax-backed debt package later this year that would raise $2.5 Out of the $2.5

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Many homeowners don’t understand how their escrow account works

Housing Wire

Among homeowners who have a mortgage escrow account, only 52% fully understand how the account works, according to survey results released Thursday by property tax services provider LERETA. In 2023, 60% of the calls were related to escrow accounts, specifically shortages due to rising property taxes or insurance costs.”

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Experts weigh in on whether seniors should get new mortgages: Bankrate

Housing Wire

This is according to experts who spoke to personal finance website Bankrate about the concept of taking on a new mortgage in retirement. Even if one owns a property with no further mortgage payments due, property taxes and upkeep will be a consideration,” Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick said. “As

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CFPB official talks reverse mortgage safety, counseling resources

Housing Wire

The CFPB advises that upfront fees can be “as much as $6,000 plus closing costs in an initial mortgage insurance premium,” in addition to an annual mortgage insurance premium and obligations related to property taxes and homeowners insurance. So, as the loan balance increases, your home equity decreases.”

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Opinion: Improving housing affordability without exposing homebuyers to more risk

Housing Wire

For example, recently, Fannie Mae has focused on expanding alternatives to title insurance as a way to supposedly increase homeownership affordability. However, Fannie Mae’s own research from 2022 found that title insurance is not a significant component of the overall closing costs when buying a home.

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Michigan attorney general reissues reverse mortgage consumer alert

Housing Wire

As long as you retain ownership of the home and pay the property taxes, the loan will not become due.” “It can be used to make home repairs, pay for medical expenses, or to supplement retirement income. A lender makes monthly payments to you based on the equity in your home, using your home as collateral.

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Reasons To Get An Appraisal

Padove Appraisal Service

There are several reasons why someone may want to get a real estate appraisal: Buying or selling a property: If you are buying or selling a property, an appraisal can help determine its fair market value, which can be useful in negotiations and setting a listing price.

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