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Opinion: Improving housing affordability without exposing homebuyers to more risk

Housing Wire

A homeowner’s largest life-of-loan costs are property taxes and recording fees ($29,675), fees paid to the mortgage-backed security (MBS) investor ($28,779), fees paid to the lender ($14,026), homeowner’s insurance ($9,279) and GSE fees (7,705). nationally since 2004 , according to industry financial statements.

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

The Robert Weiler Company

Launched in 2004, the Big Darby Accord intended to preserve the land, plant life, and 38 rare species of fish and mussels that inhabit the area. Determining how certain restrictions affect the value of the property. Any land development will be negotiated between you and the entity responsible for the property.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE COST OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

Will Springer Realtor

Beyond the allure of the offer price, it’s imperative to factor in the long-term cost of maintaining a property. Prospective home sellers are smart people. As a result, home buyers and sellers across Seattle/King County saw a mixed bag of activity in February, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.