NextAvenue: Aging-in-place costs, challenges lead to acceptance of ‘boommates’ by Chris Clow for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Despite the overwhelming desire among the baby boomer generation for aging in place in their current homes, practical challenges like living costs and elevated home prices appear to be leading more older people to cohabitation with roommates, or “boommates.” This is according to a column published this week by…

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Do viral videos get leads? Gen Z’s favorite Realtor weighs in by Kennedy Edgerton, Emile L’Eplattenier for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably already seen North Carolina Realtor Mike Hege’s mega-viral video or his interview on Today.com. But did it…

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Homeowners with ultra-low mortgage rates ‘saved’ $600B, offset Fed hikes: Swiss Re Institute by Flávia Furlan Nunes for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Mortgage market conditions presented over the past two years have muted the effectiveness of the monetary policy tightening by saving $600 billion for homeowners, accounting for about 2% of personal consumption spending since 2022, according to a report by two Swiss Re Institute senior economists.  “A dollar not spent…

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FHA updates portal to accommodate expansion of 203(k) loan program by Chris Clow for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced late last week that the previously detailed updates and expansions to its 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program will be incorporated into updates for the FHA Connection (FHAC) portal. This system provides FHA-approved lenders and business partners with secure online access to computer systems…

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