Benabe Group

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Most Credit Scores Stop Counting Medical Debt The three big credit reporting agencies now don’t include medical debt in reports for banks, landlords, etc.; and they won’t report small medical debts at all in 2023.

May New Home Sales Post Solid Gain: Up 10.7% New-home sales made up lost ground after four consecutive monthly declines, perhaps because some buyers rushed to lock in a mortgage before rates went up again.

Homeowners Skeptical of iBuyers – But Curious Survey: 2 of 3 homeowners think they’d make less money using an iBuyer – but they’d consider an iBuyer if it makes home selling faster and easier.

Housing Costs Spur Boom In Build-To-Rent Homes Is a single-family home a better rental investment than a condo? Beyond financial return, investors like single-family tenants because they tend to stay longer.

Inflation Hurts Buyers Beyond Prices and Rates Beyond paying a higher price for a new home at an increased interest rate, owners must deal with rising property taxes, and more face capital gains taxes if they sell.

FHFA: Big Changes to Help Disadvantaged Buyers USA Today calls it “the most sweeping overhaul since the housing crash in 2008.” The three-year strategy focuses on underwriting, appraisals and support programs.

HUD: New Tool Helps Buyers Find Home Counselors Online tool accesses HUD-approved counselors and a toll-free number offers advice in 200 languages on buying, renting, reverse mortgages or evictions/foreclosures.

New 40-Year FHA Mortgage Appears Likely In March, HUD published a proposal in the Federal Register to create a 40-year option for existing FHA borrowers, a move NAR backed in a comment letter.

Agents: Buyers More Interested in ‘Green Features’ Panhandle Realtors note an uptick in interest for energy-efficient homes, but it comes with a downside: Many homebuyers can’t afford the increased cost.

4 Tips for Realtors Looking to Help Military Families Find Homes Advice from an agent who works with active-duty members, retired military personnel and their families who want to buy or sell.