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14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers are looking for

Housing Wire

Homes that are not visually appealing may not get attention from Gen Z, so agents should help these buyers see the renovating and redecorating possibilities to match their personal aesthetic. Easy renovations are key For spaces that might not be immediately appealing, Gen Z wants those that can be easily renovated.

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FHA proposes changes to 203(k) program

Housing Wire

There are two versions: the standard, which includes structural repairs and requires an approved consultant, and the limited version, which is focused on minor renovation and repair and does not require a consultant. Changes also include increases to the maximum amount for other allowable fees, including for draw inspection, which is $375.

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7 Problems to Watch Out for During a Home Renovation

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Are you planning a home renovation to increase your property's value or preparing to sell your home in the future? Home renovations can be exciting and rewarding but can also come with their fair share of challenges. Plumbing Issues Plumbing issues can be a major headache during a renovation.

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How one lender is solving problems in the fix-and-flip space

Housing Wire

The company has created a new vertical of loans and an entirely new LOS designed just for borrowers looking to purchase a home and renovate it to put back on the market. Because of this, there isn’t endless documentation to analyze — no W2s, bank statements or tax returns. “It

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3 solutions to a gridlocked housing market

Housing Wire

Borrowers can qualify with their most recent personal or business account bank statements rather than going through an agency underwrite that requires more documentation. Fix n’ flip loans are ideal for investors and developers looking to purchase a home and renovate it.

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Flagstar Bank offers brokers direct access to seasoned specialty lending experts and powerful tech solutions

Housing Wire

Not only does Flagstar offer brokers direct access to seasoned sales, support and underwriting teams, it also provides a product set that includes specialty lending options like Advantage non-agency loan, jumbos, new construction, renovation products and HELOCs, and in the pipeline, loans to foreign nationals, seconds and investor property loans.

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Don’t let COVID crisis mask affordable housing opportunity

Housing Wire

It’s no revelation that we all work in an antiquated system, but the coronavirus has brought into focus just how dependent the industry is on paper documents, the postal service and person-to-person contact. Finally, we need to renovate our existing housing stock. Incentivize entrepreneurs.