FHFA finalizes new housing goals for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac by Chris Clow for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week announced a new final rule establishing affordable housing goals for the loan purchases of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from 2025 through 2027. The goals, originally proposed in August, are largely unchanged from the initial draft. They are…

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Council tables Dartmouth bid to run state hospital by NH Business Review for Ethan Dewitt-New Hampshire Bulletin

Currently, Hampstead Hospital is managed by the state and Dartmouth Health provides behavioral health services. (Photo by Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin) The Executive Council tabled a proposal Dec. 4 to create a public-private partnership and allow Dartmouth Health to run the state’s Hampstead Hospital, after councilors argued they needed…

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Homebuilders are using more buyer incentives since the election by Sarah Wolak for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire The combination of the 2024 presidential election, anticipated future rate cuts, mortgage rate volatility and housing affordability challenges have led more potential homebuyers to stay on the sidelines. But a new report from Zonda says that after the election, consumers have started to regain their confidence in home shopping….

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