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Overhaul Bill Criticized For Ending Affordable Housing Goals
Source: NPR There’s a fight in Washington over the future of homeownership in America. At issue is a bipartisan bill to dramatically reshape the housing finance industry — the industry that was at the heart of the financial crisis. It’s also an industry that’s at the heart of the American dream — and the bill…
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62 percent of South Florida homes unaffordable
Source: Palm Beach Post South Florida homebuyers are having a tougher time finding homes to fit their budget, according to a new study that determined 62 percent of homes in the region are unaffordable to people earning the area median income. Read more…
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Housing Leadership Council Participating in the #Great Give Palm Beach County on May 6th
What is it? The GREAT GIVE is a 24-hour online giving event led by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, United Way of Palm Beach County, Martin County Community Foundation and United Way of Martin County designed to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in a single day. This…
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Boom, bust and boom again
Source: Palm Beach Post Nicole Moore bounced from Palm Beach Gardens to Boynton Beach to Wellington, visiting 20 properties at nights and on weekends in a dogged pursuit to find her first home. Read more…
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Rising prices, low raises sap homebuying affordability
Source: Palm Beach Post Double-digit home price gains, meager wage growth and rising interest rates are quickly pushing housing out of reach for many Floridians looking to buy. Read more…
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FHA to make changes to programs in 2014
Source: Palm Beach Post The Federal Housing Administration, for years the only viable mortgage source for many buyers and refinancers, is making several changes to its programs that will make it tougher for some to get a loan. Read more…
