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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

However, despite these well-intentioned programs, ADUs remain a somewhat tricky thing for many consumers to finance – and many lenders are still figuring out how to best serve this growing category. Draw structures for loans supporting new construction of ADUs, especially for prefab, are still “clunky.”

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Opinion: How did homeowners get into home equity prison?

Housing Wire

Other categories of price increases are harder to recognize in our daily activities, but inflation is high. They can also move to areas that are less established and currently being developed, which means new construction and lower prices for those that purchase in the early phases.

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Lingrove Gets $10M to Boost ekoa® Production for Eco-friendly Interiors

Realty Biz

Lingrove's goal is to revolutionize and reduce the carbon footprint of the trillion-dollar market for renovation and new construction materials, creating interiors that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly. This is achieved by replacing plastics, metals, and wood with a renewable-sourced alternative.

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Desperate for deals, mortgage pros get creative

Housing Wire

Some markets like New Jersey don’t have land to build new homes. But in areas where new construction is strong – including Northern Virginia where Burruss is based – loan officers are taking advantage of being on builders’ preferred lender list. I’ve got a reputation for doing that business for a long time.

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I’d list my home, but where would I move?

Housing Wire

Build a home instead of chasing after the scarce resale inventory 30% of available homes are new construction, so there are several advantages to this option. link] timandjulieharris.com/category/podcast has new podcasts every day. First, many builders are buying down interest rates using their in-house financing.

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Zillow’s Predictions for the Hottest Housing Markets of 2024

Marco Santarelli

Zillow's analysis considers various factors, including expected home value growth, projected changes in owner-occupied households, and job growth compared to new construction. New Orleans, San Antonio, Denver, Houston, and Minneapolis find themselves in this category, each facing unique challenges. Buffalo, N.Y.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Agents Once Again Among RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers

RIS Media

Tran earned a place in the Motivators category. James + Canter Luxury Real Estate, oversees the day-to-day operations of the company, and is responsible for spearheading Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties’ new construction and luxury condo business divisions. James and Canter were selected as Futurists.

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