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What Distinguishes Today’s Housing Slump From the 2008 Collapse?

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What Distinguishes Today’s Housing Slump From the 2008 Collapse? With much less financial risk-taking and an increase in equity wealth, today's buyers and homeowners are much more prepared to handle a housing downturn than they were in 2008. Thu, 09/08/2022 - 09:42. Market Data + Trends. Economics.

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AFI appoints new finance chief

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Robert’s role on the holding company board will see him take overarching responsibility for the Group’s Finance, IT, HR, Property and ESG strategies, and lead its team of experienced directors including Richard Orme, who was promoted to Finance Director of AFI’s UK and Middle East operations in October last year.

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Homebuyers Unable to Find Traditional Mortgages Are Trying Out Alternative Financing

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Homebuyers Unable to Find Traditional Mortgages Are Trying Out Alternative Financing. Some homebuyers who are unable to secure traditional mortgages are taking a risk and turning to alternative financing options that lack consumer protections. Housing Policy + Finance. Financing. Mon, 04/25/2022 - 10:25.

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More Americans Became Equity Rich During the Pandemic

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More Americans Became Equity Rich During the Pandemic. As home prices reach record highs, more homeowners are gaining significant equity, meaning that some can even sell their homes for twice the amount they owe on their mortgages, according to Realtor.com. of homes with equity in the United States were equity rich compared with 28.3%

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What's next for affordable housing in 2024?

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What's next for affordable housing in 2024? 0 qpurcell Thu, 12/14/2023 - 15:40 Affordable Housing As 2023 draws to a close, GBBN’s Mary Jo Minerich and Amanda Markovic, AIA sat down to talk about the future. What’s next in terms of trends, technology, and construction of affordable housing? Where is it taking place?

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Record Appreciation Is Sending Homeowner Wealth Soaring

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Middle-income homeowners have seen their properties appreciate by 68% since 2012, amounting to $122,100 in equity wealth, according to the National Association of Realtors. Similarly, low-income homeowners reported $98,900 in equity gains, and upper-income households accrued $150,800 in equity.

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How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership

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How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership. Employer-assisted housing (EAH) programs offer incentives for employees making home purchases. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:26. New-Home Sales. Human Resources.