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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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Inclusive ‘Living Conditions’ Study Ranks Fla. No. 6

Empire Appraisal Group

points) Median annual property taxes: double weight (~4.44 points) General tax-friendliness: full weight (~1.05 points) Share of insured population: full weight (~1.74 points) Property-crime rate: double weight (~7.27 points) Total law-enforcement employees per capita: double weight (~7.27

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How to Buy a Rental Property: Get Tips from the Experts

PennyMac

For example, typical annual costs include things like: Insurance. Property taxes. Taxes and Real Estate Investment. Beyond equity growth and cash flow, there is one other way that many people can make (or save) money by purchasing an investment property: tax savings. Maintenance costs. Mortgage payments.

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What’s Included in Closing Costs?

PennyMac

State laws will usually dictate who is legally responsible for overseeing the closing. If you’re signing paper documents, they’ll need to be transported, and the courier fee will be what pays for that to be expedited. FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium. This premium payment is separate from your monthly mortgage insurance payments.

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Can You Get a Mortgage for a Tiny Home?

Assurance Financial

However, tiny houses can come with big challenges for financing since their small size makes them ineligible for many mortgage and insurance plans. Tiny houses on wheels (THOW) operate like a trailer and allow easy transportation and setup almost anywhere with the right access points. The options for tiny house usage are endless.

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

This proposed NYC "pied-a-terre" tax law has a name that infers it concerns " pied-a-terres " when in fact that property type is but one part of the property types that are impacted. The market value of these properties will be based on a "comparable sale-based valuation method." click to expand].

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The Ultimate Guide to Retiring in Florida: Tips for a Smooth Transition

Lamacchia Realty

Additionally, the state is no stranger to hurricanes, and it’s crucial to be prepared and have a plan, along with home insurance , in the event of severe weather. This is a welcomed law for many current and incoming residents, as home prices continue to rise in some regions.