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New Year, New Home? 9 Myths About Buying a New-Construction House That Actually Aren’t True

Realtor.com

Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might shy away from the prospect of buying a brand-new home, assuming: It will cost too much. While purchasing new construction is indeed different from purchasing previously owned property, many misconceptions abound about new builds. New construction homes are more expensive.

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5 Reasons Not to Skip a Home Inspection

RIS Media

HomeTeam Inspection Service of Kentuckiana Owner Brad Lawler explains why potential buyers should never skip a home inspection, even when housing inventory is scarce. “Waiving an inspection can open a buyer up to unforeseen costs down the road that could have otherwise been avoided.” ” 2. .”

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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. Next, the house is new. No rehab for them and no inspection woes for you. They may have a downpayment saved that isn’t their home equity. range currently!

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8 reasons we won’t have housing inventory armageddon any time soon

Real Trends

The bottom line, they won’t be flooding the market with new construction. Some 50% of homeowners who have mortgages enjoy more than 50% equity. In the Great Recession, homeowners owed more than homes were worth, with no equity, and more likely, negative equity. In 2008, 80% of mortgage loans were adjustable.

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Things Builders Should Know About Spec Home Loans

Realty Biz

Development financing for larger new construction projects and alternative financing approaches should also be considered. These options provide funds to cover the construction costs, allowing developers to manage expenses throughout the project. These options can provide flexibility and may suit individual circumstances.

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Consumers’ Housing Market Perceptions vs. Reality

Broke Agent Media

In fact, homes are selling more quickly in 2023 than in 2019—a year that brought an increase in new construction , improved affordability , and a boost in home purchases. Only 43% of postponers have at least 50% equity in their homes, while 53% of active movers have 50% or more. Source: Opendoor Across the U.S.,

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NRMLA, MBA provide comments on HECM application, origination documents

Housing Wire

NRMLA and MBA also request changes to language in certain forms, including in the Compliance Inspection Report, so that the report can “utilize the documentation from a licensed and bonded person as required by the state to certify without additional costs to the borrower or mortgagee.”

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