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USDA’s rural manufactured housing rule has gone into effect

Housing Wire

The new rule also reduces regulatory burdens related to manufactured housing requirements and provides flexibilities for energy efficient manufactured and modular homes located in land lease communities operating on a non-profit basis, RHS added. The rule went into effect on Monday, May 5.

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Dreaming of Buying a Lake House? Everything to Know Before Diving In

Redfin

Waterfront land leases You may own the house, but it could be on leased land owned by the government or other agency. Buying a house on a lake means taking over whatever lease the land owner has put in place. You may have to account for price inflations if the lease ends while you own the house.

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Just Listed | 4800 SE Federal Highway #17

Luxury Real Estate Blog

Natalie Estates is a Co-Op community - no land lease! STUNNING IN STUART 2 Beds | 2 Baths Welcome to this charming, partially furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the vibrant 55+ community of Natalie Estates! This is a great opportunity to add your personal touch and create your dream home or winter get-away.

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Manufactured homes are appreciating faster than site-built homes

Housing Wire

In contrast, the average sales price of new site-built, single-family homes (excluding land) rose by 37.66% over the same period,” the study explained. Despite that attention, however, some in the industry have chafed at the portrayal of land-lease communities by government housing authorities.

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

Housing Wire

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.

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Opinion: It’s time for bi-partisanship on affordable manufactured housing homeownership

Housing Wire

Personal property loans, which make up most of the manufactured home loans, are loans for manufactured homes sited in manufactured home communities, on other leased land, or on owned land not pledged on the loan. Congress can help.

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Flood Plains, High Winds, and Leased Land: Your Guide to Buying a House in Palm Springs

HomeLight

You’ll have to navigate land leases, HOA requirements , and stiff competition from other buyers set on purchasing your picture-perfect property. Buying on leased land: The ins and outs. About 40% of homes in Palm Springs are located on leased land. Fortunately, we did the legwork for you.