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Many baby boomers live in “time capsules” that need renovations to age in place

Housing Wire

Fifty-five percent of surveyed baby boomers plan to remain in their existing homes as they age, but less than a quarter of those surveyed have any plans to renovate their homes to more safely and easily accommodate natural changes that come with aging. Roughly half of millennial respondents (51%) expect to receive no inheritance.

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FHA plans to revamp its 203k renovation program

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) said Tuesday during the 2022 HousingWire Annual event held in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to Joseph, homes needing renovation can be “daunting,” especially for first-time homebuyers looking for something that is turnkey.

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Could renovated foreclosure resales help solve the nation’s increasingly complex affordable housing puzzle?

Housing Wire

In 2021, McCormick resold two renovated properties that she originally purchased at foreclosure sale on Auction.com in her hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Combined with thousands of other local community developers like her, McCormick’s efforts are moving the needle when it comes to quality, affordable housing for owner-occupants nationwide.

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Regions Bank places $1B bet on home renovation market

Housing Wire

EnerBank says it works with 10,000 contractors and develops personalized loan programs for their clients. Per a study from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, renovation financing is expected to increase 3.3% The post Regions Bank places $1B bet on home renovation market appeared first on HousingWire.

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HUD invests $837M in energy, climate renovations for multifamily housing

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced that it will be investing more than $837 million in funds from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and its own commitment authority to address energy costs and housing quality in underserved communities.

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Biden to call for first-time homebuyer tax credit, construction of 2 million homes

Housing Wire

In the address, the president will call for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes; and cost reductions for renters. This would act as an equivalent to reducing the mortgage rate by more than 1.5%

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Seven Mixed-Use Developments Get $4.5M Funding in Pennsylvania

Realty Biz

million in funding for the construction or renovation of mixed-use developments. This financial support was generated through the sale of tax credits under the Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit Program, with the proceeds being channeled into the Community Revitalization Fund Program. Joseph Development GetBlok.io