Redfin
AUGUST 19, 2022
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.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition (UMMC), a coalition of 32 housing groups initially convened by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy , published a report on Wednesday that recommended actions for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. mortgage finance system. mortgage finance system.
HomeLight
MARCH 24, 2023
You may want to cash out the equity in your home to purchase your retirement property, or you may prefer the flexibility of renting if you plan on being a snowbird or traveling around the world. Some communities have a land-lease structure in which you purchase the house, but lease the home site.
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