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Fannie Mae announces new resources and assistance programs to address Latino homeownership access

Housing Wire

Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae announced on Wednesday that it will launch new programs and resources designed to tackle the homeownership gap experienced by the Latino community , designed to “to provide responsible access to housing and long-term sustainable homeownership opportunities.”

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Opinion: The baby boom wave is cresting

Housing Wire

Getting older and living longer 2040 Aging Power: By 2040, 80 million people will be aged 65 and older. The next generation of housing will need enlightened new design, how to pay for and support this new age will require intelligent new thinking. •To To Shift, is to move a business model into alignment with the new paradigm.

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Tapping home equity in retirement has advantages and pitfalls: Harvard researcher

Housing Wire

HUD issued $15 million grants in mid-2022 and early 2023 designed to help with health and safety home repairs for low-income seniors. “By By 2040, it is estimated that 20 percent of the population will be over 65 years old,” said HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge in August 2022. “We

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Driving Toward Vehicle Charging Capabilities for the Home

Will Springer Realtor

EVs are expected to make up a majority of new car sales worldwide by 2040, according to one report. UL Listed: This important safety designation should never be overlooked. There are about 130,000 stations in the U.S. today, including some 4400 in Washington, the sixth-most among the 50 states.

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Washington ADU Laws Aim to Open New Doors to Housing

Will Springer Realtor

In addition, cities and counties cannot impose design requirements for accessory dwellings that are more restrictive than the primary residence. and includes the design, labor, materials and permits. Many offer a comprehensive package that handles the building permits, design and construction of a dwelling. Designs NW. (I

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