Dems and GOP agree: The state of retirement in the U.S. is concerning by Chris Clow for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Despite rampant political polarization, a majority of people affiliated with the Democratic and Republican parties agree that the state of retirement in the U.S. is concerning. This is according to a recent survey conducted by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS). An overwhelming majority of Republicans (81%), Independents…

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Portsmouth takes ‘giant step’ to create more housing with new zoning district by NH Business Review for Jeff McMenemy-Portsmouth Herald

Commerce Avenue in Portsmouth could see housing development along with existing offices. (Photo by Deb Cram/Seacoastonline) The City Council took a crucial step this week in its efforts to encourage the development of new housing in Portsmouth. The council voted unanimously to pass second reading of a Gateway Neighborhood Overlay…

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No undue risk! Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal on new buyback remedy, appraisal waiver extensions by Flávia Furlan Nunes for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire When asked whether loan buybacks were a more significant issue last year than now, Freddie Mac executive Sonu Mittal says emphatically, “It depends on who you ask.” Freddie Mac has seen a nearly 55% reduction in repurchase requests from its peak in the first quarter of 2023. But public…

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Jaffrey workshop talks open space development updates by NH Business Review for Ashley Saari-Monadnock Ledger-Transcript

Members of the Conservation Commission, Planning Board and residents discuss open space development zoning during a forum on Thursday in Jaffrey. (Courtesy photo) Jaffrey is taking a look at its current open space development ordinance and how to improve it while meeting both conservation and housing goals for the town….

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