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Residential construction jobs now 7.6% above pre-COVID level

Housing Wire

Construction gained 36,000 jobs in May, with residential building adding 5,000 jobs and residential specialty trade contractors gain 11,700 jobs. Employment in the construction sector is 40,000 higher than its level in February 2020, while employment in residential building is 7.6% The post Residential construction jobs now 7.6%

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Capital Fundings partners with Privy

Housing Wire

Capital Fundings specializes in the purchase, renovation and resale of distressed residential properties. “Our collaborative efforts with Capital Fundings will enable borrowers to make informed investment decisions, seize opportunities, and achieve their financial aspirations,“ Brad Bieber, Privy’s head of sales, said in a statement.

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Credit union trade group backs proposed CFPB rules on PACE loans

Housing Wire

The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) late last week released two comment letters expressing the association’s agreement with proposed rules on bolstering borrower protections for Property Assessed Clean Energy ( PACE ) financing for home renovations.

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What Does a Residential Elevator Do to Your Home’s Resale Value?

Realty Biz

Many homeowners invest in their properties with renovations, additions, landscaping, and so on. The next homeowners may not be that enthusiastic about the alterations, or they may even have to make their own renovations. These would be things like a pool, beautiful landscaping, or a residential elevator. On the stairs.

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Here’s how wholesale lenders and brokers are navigating near-8% mortgage rates

Housing Wire

Mortgage lenders are betting on down-payment assistance programs, buy-down options and renovation products to provide brokers opportunities to win in a market with mortgage rates nearing 8%, a lack of inventory and high home prices. “There is too much distraction in the market; there are some negative folks out there.

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Top 7 Renovations that Boost Resale Value

Louisville Homes

One effective way to increase your home’s value is through proper renovations. Today, we will guide you through the top seven renovations […] The post Top 7 Renovations that Boost Resale Value appeared first on Real Estate Expert Tre Pryor.

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Why HELOCs are growing more popular

Housing Wire

HELOCs have continued to set the stage as flexible, helpful products that provide quick access to financing for a multitude of uses including home renovations, debt consolidations or emergency purchases. Additionally, 65% of the total respondents are currently planning or have plans to renovate their homes within the next two years.