Affordable

Promoting Affordable Housing Via Zoning Reform

Housing is out of reach for an increasing number of Americans each day. Zoning reform offers an opportunity to go beyond affordable housing and includes equity, environmental and economic benefits. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Affordable or Attainable?

When it comes to housing, words matter. Although “affordable housing” is a commonly used term, an alternative “attainable” can also cause confusion. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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7 Affordable Places to Buy a Vacation Home

Home prices are skyrocketing, but these locations aren’t pricing out second-home buyers. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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10 Most Affordable Lake Towns

Water views for less than $ 300,000? A realtor.com® study identifies where buyers can snag waterfront property at an affordable price. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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NAR Study Shows Lack of Affordable Housing Biggest Obstacle to Home Buying

The report compares the experiences of both potential and successful home buyers across races and ethnicities. The biggest challenges identified are a lack of affordable homes, a lack of homes that fit their criteria, competing with multiple offers, and saving for a down payment. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Looking for Affordable Housing? UI Says Look to Homeownership

A recent policy brief from the Urban Institute (UI) suggests a radical but common-sense solution for achieving affordable housing – homeownership. UI analyst Mike Loftin says there is no shortage of other policy proposals to address the housing problem – more federal investment in building public housing, subsidies to builders of affordable apartments, dramatic increases […]

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With FHFA Release of 2021 Loan Limits, NAR Urges Improved Access to Safe, Affordable Financing

FHFA Releases 2021 Loan Limits GSE loan limits now sit at $ 548,250, while an announcement from the Federal Housing Administration is expected in the coming weeks. Media Contact:  Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193 Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs)

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