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Investors turn their eyes to affordable housing opportunities

Housing Wire

The public and policymakers appear to be unflagging in their understanding and support for workforce housing, especially for essential workers, recognizing its pivotal role in community operations, said Brian Coffee, senior director for community investment capital for Synovus Bank in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Deciding on Your Starter Home: 5 Key Factors to Consider

Eppraisal

Consider proximity to work, schools, amenities, and public transportation. Researching the neighborhood's development plans and trends can offer insights into its future prospects. Researching the neighborhood's development plans and trends can offer insights into its future prospects.

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Opinion: Fannie Mae’s title insurance pilot program overreaches

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, one of the proposals the President mentioned in the SOTU was to revive a previously discredited and shelved pilot program that would waive the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain refinances by Fannie Mae. By law it is not an insurer nor is it capitalized or regulated to do this. million in claims.

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How to Conduct the Most Effective Columbus, Ohio Property Search

The Robert Weiler Company

This is a crucial first step and will give you the clearest picture of where you can afford to invest. Tip 4: Tap into Transportation. If you think you’ve found a great area that passes all of the aforementioned criteria, now it’s time to look into transportation. 14 Reasons to Invest in Commercial Real Estate in Columbus, Ohio.

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How to Retire: A Guide for Real Estate Appraisers

McKissock

To figure out how much money you will have to retire on, combine that with your investment income and retirement savings accounts. Needs” will include housing, food, supplemental medical insurance, and transportation, among other items. (If Here are some “don’ts” that you can easily avoid: Don’t invest your emotions.

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Warehouse Space in Columbus, Ohio: 17 Actionable Steps to Find, Lease & Organize Your Next Hub

The Robert Weiler Company

Industrial real estate investors and developers can’t add new properties to the market fast enough. According to a recent report from commercial real estate development association, NAIOP , there is a lot of optimism for the industrial sector, nationally, as supply chain conditions steadily improve. Analyze your wants and needs.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. Valuation for insurance claims. Local amenities – how close is the home to hospitals, schools, shops and public transport corridors? Future potential for development of the home. Estate settlements.

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