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Opinion: why we all have a stake in closing the homeownership gap

Housing Wire

Many soon-to-be retirees are planning on selling their homes to fund their retirement and move into something smaller for their later years. They are counting on someone to buy their home at a fair price when they retire. Demographers estimate that by 2050, the U.S. population will become majority-minority.

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Insurance carrier exodus rattles California and Florida housing markets

Housing Wire

I do a lot with new construction and homeowners’ insurance is cheaper on new builds because they are brand new,” Williams said. In announcing their departure from the Golden State, the two major insurers cited the increased wildfire risks in the state and rising construction costs.

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A CALL FOR MORE ACCESSORY DWELLINGS AMID HOUSING CRUNCH

Will Springer Realtor

A climate-risk assessment published by the Risky Business Project estimated that between $66B and $160B worth of real estate will be below sea level by 2050. SmartAsset used three metrics – home value growth, income growth and housing demand – to reach its findings. >> Returning to work will come with a price. CONDO NEWS.