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Opinion: why we all have a stake in closing the homeownership gap

Housing Wire

The program helped a generation of Americans purchase their first home, however, due to a government policy known as “red-lining,” banks were effectively prohibited from issuing FHA-insured loans in neighborhoods that were predominantly Black or Hispanic. That is why the Bush administration endeavored to create 5.5 GDP, roughly $3 trillion.

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D.R. Horton acquires homebuilding assets from Truland Homes

Housing Wire

Horton has been the largest homebuilder by volume in the United States since 2002. The company also offers mortgage financing, title services , and insurance agency services through its subsidiaries. Horton has afforded us the honor and privilege of becoming the largest lot supplier within their Gulf Coast region. ” D.R.

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Guide to The Tanglewood Condo Houston

Houston Properties

Building & Grounds, Concierge, Insurance Common Area, Limited Access, Other, Recreational Facilities, Storage Outside of Unit, Trash Removal, Water and Sewer. Built-in 2002 within the affluent Uptown Houston area, The Tanglewood Condos is an upscale highrise building that also overlooks Downtown Houston, Galleria, and Memorial Park.

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[National Safety Month] Improve Workplace Safety with Technology

GoForrmz

nearly 20% of all work-related fatalities happen on construction sites. Given the extreme conditions, heavy machinery, noise, and obstacles on any construction site, it’s a perfect industry to implement wearable monitoring systems. “ Though the construction industry only accounts for 6% of hires in the U.S., In the U.S.,

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ChatGPT for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

High-end construction with luxe touches throughout, vaulted ceilings elevate the space. Guest Residence was built in 2001 with quality wood frame construction, smooth stucco exterior siding, and clay roof. percent, the highest rate since 2002. Built in 2003, the Mediterranean style primary residence totals 4, 050 sq.

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Appraisers and Local Market Analysis

Appraisal Today

The vault is constructed with 4-foot-thick, reinforced concrete walls and is plumbed for a fire suppression system. Check with your E&O insurance company to see if they offer tail coverage and what the requirements are. Must be insured by the company for the past 5 consecutive years. Excerpts: 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,400 sq.ft.,

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SELLERS’ MARKET? HOW ABOUT BUILDERS’ MARKET?

Will Springer Realtor

Amid rising land and construction costs, permits for single-family homes in King County slowed in the third quarter to 940, down 7.8% Lot availability is at multi-decade lows and the construction industry currently has more than 330,000 open positions.”. construction jobs in the U.S., year-on-year (YoY), according to U.S. “In

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