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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

For homeowners, ADUs can generate substantial rental income that assists homeowners in covering escalating property taxes and mortgage payments. Importantly, homeowners can also include 50% of their estimated rental income when applying for an FHA renovation loan to construct an ADU, which helps with DTI constraints.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisals are not just for when someone is buying or selling a home for themselves however, they are also important for: New construction loans. Renovation loan assessments. Reviewing / appealing property tax assessment. Property division in separation / divorce. Mortgage financing and refinancing.

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8 Reasons the Barndominium Is Gaining Popularity in North Texas – by Don Howe

DW Slater Company

Price is a major factor for any type of new home construction and barndominiums tend to provide the best value. Obtaining a construction loan for any type of new home often requires excellent credit and a suitable down payment. Barndominiums often feature post frame or steel frame construction. Lower Taxes and Insurance.

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Inflation's Impact on the Housing Market

Eppraisal

Yet swelling house prices go far beyond new construction and that is good news for the owners of existing homes. Mainstream wholesalers are often most interested in distressed properties so it is doubtful that inflation will significantly make purchases cost prohibitive.

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

That key source of affordable housing inventory: distressed properties sold to third-party buyers or repossessed by lenders at foreclosure auction. Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners or renters. “[I

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Why Do Home Appraisals Cost so Much?

AmeriMac

Construction. Most states calculate property taxes depending on your home’s fair market value. In case the value of your home on the property tax bill spikes up, you may be able to request a tax assessment. Ultimately, an independent appraisal helps lower your overall property taxes.

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Why Do Home Appraisals Cost so Much?

AmeriMac

Construction. Most states calculate property taxes depending on your home’s fair market value. In case the value of your home on the property tax bill spikes up, you may be able to request a tax assessment. Ultimately, an independent appraisal helps lower your overall property taxes.