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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

Here are a few trends in financing that will continue to catalyze the construction of more ADUs: Expanded access to mortgage financing The Federal Housing Authority announced a new policy in October 2023 that has made it easier to finance construction of new ADUs, as well as making it more achievable to buy or refinance a house with an existing ADU.

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Planet Home Lending hires Doug Long to expand its retail branch network 

Housing Wire

Connecticut-headquartered mortgage servicer and lender Planet Home Lending has hired Doug Long as senior vice president and divisional sales manager. This synergy allows Planet to offer unparalleled operational support to its sales professionals, along with no hidden overlays and some of the industry’s best turn times.”

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How to Use Virtual Renovation to Renovate a Home

Realty Biz

In recent years, virtual renovation has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that allows homeowners, designers, and contractors to visualize and plan home renovation projects in a virtual space. It combines the benefits of cutting-edge technology with practical application in home remodeling and construction.

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Pre-sale home renovation firm Revive partners with brokerage NextHome

Real Trends

Presale home renovation company Revive Real Estate partnered with independent real estate franchise NextHome to provide move-in ready homes to clients of more than 5,500 NextHome agents in 610 offices across 48 states, the companies announced on Tuesday. The company claims that listed renovated homes sell faster than those that are not.

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What’s the Sales Comparison Approach for Home Appraisals?

HomeLight

To find the Goldilocks price point, most real estate agents use the sales comparison approach. In this post, we’ve asked two top real estate experts to share insights on how this approach plays a key role in your home sale, how it works, and another pricing option you might need. How Much Is Your Home Worth Now?

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CMG Financial adds Shamrock’s $300M-plus origination team

Housing Wire

Shamrock ‘s chief growth officer Kurt Noyce and president Rod Correia will lead the team of sales and support professionals, which will remain in their current locations. Its portfolio includes construction to perm, renovation financing, builder programs and home equity line of credits , among others. year over year.

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Job gains slow in June, but are probably still too hot to sway the Fed

Housing Wire

Manufacturing activity remains quite weak, while consumer spending has held up somewhat better, and new home construction and sales have picked up. Employment in the construction industry has increased by an average of 15,000 per month thus far this year, compared with an average of 22,000 per month in 2022.