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Fee Simple vs. Leasehold: Two Very Different Types of Ownership

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It’s a legal term that means the property owner owns the land and any structures on the land, including the home. Fee simple owners can build equity over time. The leaseholder pays the fee simple owner to use the land for a set period. You might also see this called a land lease or ground lease.

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Housing coalition publishes recommendations for GSEs’ ‘Duty to Serve’ plans

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mortgage finance system. In addition to the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, the coalition includes groups like Enterprise Community Partners , NeighborWorks America , the National Housing Conference (NHC), the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and the National Community Stabilization Trust (NCST).

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A Comprehensive Guide to Buying a Mobile Home

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Additionally, it’s essential to consider other costs such as land purchase or rental, foundation installation, utilities, and potential maintenance expenses. How to finance a mobile home Financing a mobile home is somewhat different from a traditional home loan. Land lease fees. Site preparation.

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