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HUD urges states to cut fees, simplify codes and fast-track permits 

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a detailed deregulation roadmap aimed at state and local governments that, it argues, could lower per-unit costs and shorten cycle times for homebuilders. HUD’s new “State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction” report offers a set of recommended policy changes that target […]

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Land leases, ARM buydowns emerge as lending options while mortgage rates stay elevated

Mortgage lenders are getting creative to combat the housing affordability crisis fueled by rising interest rates, rolling out novel products and blending existing options to keep borrowers in the market. Bayview Asset Management — which closed its acquisition of Guild Mortgage in November — rolled out a new program on Monday. Partnering with real estate

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“Humans over houses”: Charis Moreno on why industry noise shouldn’t distract agents from what matters

As part of HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and insights continue to influence the industry. This series offers a closer look at the experiences and decisions that have shaped their paths. HousingWire spoke with Charis Moreno, Chief Revenue Officer at NextHome, about leadership, industry change and staying

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