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To emphasize flood insurance costs, senator cites reverse mortgage borrower

Housing Wire

With flood insurance premiums commanding ever-higher prices, a U.S. senator recently described a hardship faced by a constituent who endured challenges with higher flood insurance costs while keeping a reverse mortgage in good standing. That’s on top of what they pay for homeowners insurance.” Bill Cassidy (R-La.).

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Nashville breaks into list of top migration destinations for first time since 2021: Redfin

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For the first time since 2021 when Americans relocated in droves, Nashville once again is a top migration destination, according to a new report from Redfin. The rising threat posed by natural disasters such as hurricanes and flooding prompted many homeowners insurance providers to pull out from risk-prone areas in recent months.

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Is 2021 a good time to sell your house?

Housing Wire

But will 2021 be the same? Here we break down the reasons why you should or shouldn’t sell in 2021: Should sell your house: Interest rates are low. While interest rates are expected to remain steady in 2021 , there will still be a low supply of houses on the market. The post Is 2021 a good time to sell your house?

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Miami seeks new debt package to finance affordable housing: Bloomberg

Housing Wire

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will propose a new property tax-backed debt package later this year that would raise $2.5 Additionally, the cost of homeowners insurance has dramatically increased in Florida as insurance companies have grappled with significant losses due to an increase in natural disasters. Out of the $2.5

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Opinion: Title and settlement fees aren’t a barrier to homeownership

Housing Wire

The borrower’s largest life-of-loan costs are the property taxes and recording fees paid at closing plus the accumulated cost of annual property taxes paid over the life of the loan. In fact, neither is true. So, what’s peace of mind worth?

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California HAF requirements extended in bid to entice more beneficiaries

Housing Wire

The state of California has extended the eligibility rules for its mortgage relief program, funded by the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) allocation in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. 1 and are still in arrears, or who’ve missed at least one property tax payment by Feb. 1,” the Los Angeles Times reported.

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Closing costs: Here’s how much money you really need to buy a house

Housing Wire

Is 2021 a good time to buy a house? If your loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, the FHA charges an upfront premium of 1.75% of the loan amount. Property Tax. Homeowner’s Insurance. Some lenders require homeowner’s purchase insurance before closing on the home. Title Insurance.