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Biden to call for first-time homebuyer tax credit, construction of 2 million homes

Housing Wire

In the address, the president will call for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes; and cost reductions for renters. The White House estimates that this “will raise an additional $3.79

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Republican senator takes aim at Biden’s housing policies

Housing Wire

Department of Agriculture (USDA) in which they explain their new energy-efficiency standards for the construction of new single-family and multifamily homes. Rubio was referring to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which sponsors government home lending programs. Rubio also took aim at the cost of rental housing in his op-ed.

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HUD launches Office of Manufactured Housing Programs

Housing Wire

Previously organized under the Office of Housing ’s Office of Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs , the new structure is designed to make clear the role that manufactured housing can play in addressing the nation’s housing needs.

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5 Fields to Add to your Daily Construction Reports

GoForrmz

Between all their day-to-day tasks, they are also required to keep project teams updated on daily progress through daily construction reports – a report designed to allow visibility into daily progress and productivity on a job site for stakeholders, field teams, and office personnel. No one can do what GoFormz can do. ”

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FHA drafts guidance to expand financing on homes with ADUs

Housing Wire

The proposal is designed to offer additional flexibility for calculating market rent and using ADU rental income to help qualify for FHA-insured mortgage financing. “If On the West Coast , Seattle saw a 250% ADU construction increase from 2019 to 2022. The popularity of ADUs has increased in recent years.

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The Supply Chain Reaction – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

My appraisal organization involvement includes Appraisal Institute membership where I hold the SRA and AI-RRS designations. I am past President of the North Texas Chapter, the National Association of Appraisers, where I hold the MNAA designation and am currently on the Board of Directors. Buzz: How are we experiencing one currently?

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The Supply Chain Revisited – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

My appraisal organization involvement includes Appraisal Institute membership where I hold the SRA and AI-RRS designations. I am also the past President of the North Texas Chapter of the National Association of Appraisers where I hold the MNAA designation and am currently on the Board of Directors. .