Posts Tagged ‘#chicagodiscountproperties’

FHA Move on Multifamily Loans to Spur More Housing

The Federal Housing Administration announced Thursday it is increasing the threshold for large multifamily loans for the first time in a decade. © MarkHatfield – iStock/Getty Images Plus With crisis-level inventory shortages plaguing the housing market, the National Association of REALTORS® praised the Federal Housing Administration’s decision Thursday to increase the loan threshold for large…

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Builder Confidence Moves into Positive Territory in June

Solid demand, a lack of existing inventory and improving supply chain efficiency helped shift builder confidence into positive territory for the first time in 11 months. If you are looking for new construction homes in the Chicagoland area check here Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in June rose five points…

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Why we don’t really want U.S. Debt Default

U.S. Debt Default Could Spike Home Buying Costs by 22 Percent A Debt Default Would Immediately Overwhelm Buyers With 8 Percent Or Higher Mortgage Rates Based on new research by Zillow, the U.S. government defaulting on its debt, which could become a reality as soon as June 1, 2023 without intervention, could send the typical…

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MBS Highway’s May 2023 Housing Survey

More than half of respondents are now seeing home price increases. MBS Highway’s May 2023 Housing Survey showed that home prices have passed an inflection point and are moving higher. This marks the 5th-straight month of improving activity levels and sentiment. 72% of respondents characterized their local buyer activity as ‘Very Active”, ‘Somewhat Active’, or…

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Middle-income Homeowners Gained More Than $120,000 in Wealth Over the Past Decade From Home Appreciation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 18, 2023) – A new housing report by the National Association of Realtors® reveals middle-income homeowners accumulated $122,100 in wealth as their homes appreciated by 68% in the last 10 years. The report, Wealth Gains by Income and Racial/Ethnic Group, speaks to the value agents and Realtors® bring to consumers when helping…

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12 Ways To Make Passive Income From Real Estate Investing

Here are 12 ways to make passive income from real estate investments. If you want to be a fully passive investor, the first four are for you! 1. Publicly-Traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) REITs publicly traded in the stock market are often considered the easiest, more affordable way to invest in real estate. In the…

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How To Calculate ROI On A Rental Property

Real estate is widely considered the best and more consistent investment around. However, calculating the value of your investment is more challenging than checking your monthly bank statement. Multiple ways to calculate your return on investment (ROI) for a rental property exist. How you choose to do so depends on your situation. In this article, we’ll discuss…

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