The builder sentiment index hit 40 this month, where any number below 50 suggests more pessimism than optimism. They blame rising interest rates.
What’s in a name? Some people thought “affordable housing” was a giveaway and “workforce housing” didn’t catch on. “Attainable housing” is the latest moniker.
To promote affordable housing, HUD says rental income from an accessory dwelling unit will be considered for FHA loans. It outlined the policy details yesterday.
At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) convention this week, MBA honored Fifth Third Bank, U.S. Bank Home Mortgage and Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group.
For a successful real estate business, everyday negotiations carry more weight than ones done on behalf of clients – such as seller negotiations to “trust me with your listing.”
FHA will allow expected rental income from an accessory side unit to be considered for an FHA loan, the 203(k) fixer-upper program will be improved, and more.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, HUD will take a closer look at housing issues, part of a larger federal effort to enhance educational and economic opportunities.
NAR Pres. Tracy Kasper says the association posted a pre-trial summary and will do the same after the trial, but it won’t be providing day-to-day updates on the case.
The state has several nude beaches – a draw for some buyers and turn-off for others – with a U.K. company naming S. Fla.’s Haulover Beach the best in the world.
The BRIC grant program, which helps bolster U.S. defenses against climate change, published its “Fiscal Year 2023 Notices of Funding Opportunities.”
