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HUD announces final rule to protect against flood risk

Housing Wire

“This rule strengthens standards by increasing elevations and flood proofing requirements of properties in areas at risk of flooding, where federal funds are used to develop or provide financing for new construction within the now defined FFRMS floodplain,” HUD explained. “It

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Mortgage rates might soar even higher

Housing Wire

We do not see new construction returning in a meaningful way any time soon. Kurt Carlton, President of New Western. “We do not see new construction returning in a meaningful way any time soon. Our macro-outlook is that demand for housing will remain out of balance with supply for the mid to long term.

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Ginnie Mae announces expansion of ESG MBS label to single-family pools

Housing Wire

That record provides pool-level aggregate information about the extent of loans and unpaid principal balance (UPB) dollars that are in low- and moderate-income areas, with a chart illustrating the percentage of loans, percentage of UPB of ESG-flagged pools and/or loans and totals of the total portfolio over the last 12 months.

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Rocket has a profitable quarter and a new CEO

Housing Wire

Rocket’s share of the purchase business jumped to 55% in the first three months of 2023, according to data from Inside Mortgage Finance (IMF). million loans service, with approximately $500 billion in unpaid principal balance. Purchase volume in the first quarter came in at $9.4 billion, ranking third in the IMF’s rankings.

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

Realty Biz

This funding will allow Lingrove to increase production of ekoa®, a natural, durable, and carbon-negative alternative to traditional construction materials. This round was led by Lewis & Clark Agrifood and Diamond Edge Ventures, with additional support from Bunge Ventures and SOSV.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

With extensive experience in new construction home sales, Janet is certified in luxury home sales and specializes in relocation and new construction builder sales. Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, as the daughter of a builder and developer, she learned the processes involved in new home construction from her dad.

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Rate buydowns are the cat’s meow in today’s market

Housing Wire

FBC Mortgage recorded originations of about $8 billion in 2022, including its joint venture volume, Nunziata said, adding that about 70% of that volume “was new construction.” Most of the temporary rate buydowns offered through FBC are paid for by builders, he said. “We

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