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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

Published on the heels of JCHS’ “ Housing America’s Older Adults 2023 ” report from December, the growing number of mortgage products available to a wider swath of American seniors could make a difference for those aiming to age in place. Reverse mortgage companies have also invested in their own home modification programs.

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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. Mortgage lenders are adding ADUs to their financing options. Designs NW. (I Dozens of companies are in the ADU business.

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