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Lift the ban on lenders providing down payment assistance on FHA loans: Ted Tozer

Housing Wire

Under the FHA Modernization Act of 2008 , sellers, lenders and others with a financial interest in a real estate transaction are prohibited from providing DPA to FHA borrowers. Bush administration in 2004. “If The paper’s suggestion to amend the FHA Modernization Act comes amid affordability pressures on first-time homebuyers.

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

Record Share Of Sellers Give Concessions To Buyers Excerpts: ‘Buyers are asking sellers for things that were unheard of during the past few years.’ ’ Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% ’ Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9%

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Lamacchia Realty’s Chelmsford Location is Officially Open for Business

Lamacchia Realty

The town of Chelmsford has been very welcoming, and we are excited to be here to serve buyers and sellers from the heart of the town!”. I have worked full-time in that building since 2004 and never would have imagined that it could look so different and so spectacular. Anthony Lamacchia. Broker/Owner. Before & After. Paul Dubuque.

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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

The importance of a fully modern open space preservation vehicle – a conservation easement in Ohio – cannot be better summarized than by our 26th President. A modern-day conservation easement example is the Big Darby Watershed , located in Franklin County, Ohio. Example of a Conservation Easement in Ohio: Big Darby Watershed.

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HOUSING ‘TRIFECT’ PUTTING SQUEEZE ON BUYERS

Will Springer Realtor

After peaking in 2004 at 69%, this country’s homeownership rate has slipped to 66%. The single-family housing market is sluggish, as many prospective buyers and sellers have chosen to focus on enjoying the many weeks of beautiful weather. And the sellers don’t disagree. Tickets Tour Modern Homes, Sept. bath , 3560 sq.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE COST OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

Will Springer Realtor

This includes diligent inquiries into the current insurance and utility expenses from sellers, alongside documenting the age and expected lifespan of crucial home components, from plumbing and electrical systems to major appliances and roofs. Prospective home sellers are smart people. ELECTION YEAR EFFECT?