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Three in four baby boomers don’t use homebuyer resources

Housing Wire

About 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day and all boomers will reach that milestone by 2030, according to census data. Department of Housing and Urban Development , have become essential for borrowers of all ages as higher interest rates and down payment requirements have eaten into affordability.

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Black Americans still face massive housing barriers

Housing Wire

The fact that Black buyers report earning more money and making more financial sacrifices to enter the homeowner class is one example of how difficult it is for Black people in this country to achieve the American dream.” “Homeownership is closely tied to the American ideal of freedom, and specifically financial freedom.

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Hopeful their initial offer might be accepted or that they might beat out other potential buyers. With all these nuances, it’s unlikely that a centralized production system developed for nationwide usage can eliminate the need to manually enter, for example, borrower information into a proprietary municipal website.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

With all these nuances, it’s unlikely that a centralized production system developed for nationwide usage can eliminate the need to manually enter, for example, borrower information into a proprietary municipal website. Real estate will look different in 2030, perhaps even in 2024. Anton Tonev is the cofounder of InspectHOA.

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High Financing Hurdles Lead to Low Housing Activity in Seattle/King County

Will Springer Realtor

The market is spooking many potential buyers and sellers thanks to stubbornly high mortgage interest rates. Only buyers and sellers who must move are doing so. This suggests homes – while far fewer for sale than in recent years – are quickly being scooped up by those few available buyers. from July and up a mere 0.7%

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PARKING AND THE IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Will Springer Realtor

With each stall in a commercial garage costing tens of thousands of dollars to build, parking requirements can impose significant costs on property developers, owners and renters. Rather than allocating parking that goes unused, developers could propose sharing available space in nearby buildings. What does it mean to buyers?