This 2019 edition explains all of the new policies, starting on page 4: https://www.pdx.edu/realestate... 

Pre-construction pricing with premium lot selection.

HomePossible has no upfront MI premium and lower monthly premiums.As for the last part regarding only being employed for 7 months, I'd suggest reaching out to some lenders and seeing what they say.

Are rent ratios adjusting to reflect increased regulatory risk premium?

High deductibles are one of the reasons your premiums are lower and also prevent you from making a claim that is unnecessary.

In my area due to demand of people relocating out of NYC at least part time, homes in rural mountain areas are listing for about 30% over the market rate used in their last appraisal. Then getting multiple offers. Sho...

What went into our decision was the fact that this property is in a PREMIUM location and we were confident of its inherent value.

I could also pay them an additional premium of 10-20% of profits.

It's therefore doubtful that Qatar will be able to continue selling on the international market indefinitely at a huge premium to North American gas prices.The, there is the usual the political risks in the Middle East region.

My wife loves design, so did a few more creative things that in our neighborhood the buyers respond to, but there, we could not get a premium that we thought.Your budget will obviously dictate a lot of the area you can invest in starting out.