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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

Here are a few trends in financing that will continue to catalyze the construction of more ADUs: Expanded access to mortgage financing The Federal Housing Authority announced a new policy in October 2023 that has made it easier to finance construction of new ADUs, as well as making it more achievable to buy or refinance a house with an existing ADU.

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With low inventory, house hunters are in full safari mode

Housing Wire

One source of added inventory is the fix and flip industry , which is expected to acquire and renovate some 350,000 homes in 2023, according to Kurt Carlton, president of New Western , a private real estate investment marketplace. Where might added inventory come from, if the bulk of existing homeowners continue to remain on the sidelines?

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Can I Take Out a Loan to Remodel My Home?

Assurance Financial

After your purchase, you can renovate the property to make it suit your tastes and fit your needs. Depending on the extent and cost of your home improvement goals, you might need to take out a loan for renovations. A home renovation loan is most likely not going to be the same as your mortgage. Why Remodel Your Home?

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What’s Happening With the Nation’s Housing Inventory?

McKissock

Need for New Construction. Those who can wait for construction may find the idea of building their own home the way they want quite attractive. Construction Workforce Concerns. Unfortunately, there is also a lack of workers in the construction industry. However, construction companies still need to make profits.

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Broken Ankle & Kitchen Remodel… Life Happens

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Our summer has a bit of a different feel than it did a couple of weeks ago, and Murphy’s Law is in full effect as we are also in the middle of a first-floor renovation, including a kitchen remodel, which my wife has reminded me for years that we were overdue for. So, this is how our kitchen looks right now.

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The Necessity of a Commercial Engagement Letter

Dart Appraisal

Engagement letters are traditionally used by certain professional service firms, particularly in finance, accounting, law, real estate appraisal, and consulting, to define the specifics of the business relationship, or in the case of an appraisal – the assignment expectations. Planned renovations? Are there existing improvements?

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

They alleged that the appraiser had taken into account their race in his valuation of their home in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act and other laws prohibiting discrimination. Regional Variability: The disparities in home sales and construction activity across different regions underscore the importance of localized market knowledge.