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10 April 2024 | 0 replies
Despite mortgage rates being double what they were two years ago, the overall borrowing environment remains favorable for state and local entities.Key initiatives driving this surge include efforts by entities like the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, which recently launched a $425 million bond sale aimed at providing affordable mortgages to over 2,700 families.
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10 April 2024 | 0 replies
What is the rate of inflation now?
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10 April 2024 | 7 replies
I do a lot in Detroit.The quick good/bad:- S8 tenants tend to be rougher on the property (but not always)- Paperwork/inspections/etc. can be burdensome and tough to navigate (especially initially)- People often think FMR rates are guarantee rental rates but that's not the case- Usually the rent isn't 100% subsidized and a lot of people don't realize this- S8 tenants tend to stay a lot longer than cash tenantsOverall, I'm neutral on the program.
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10 April 2024 | 5 replies
With borrowing rates as high as they are, it could be difficult to maximize income by 1031 exchanging into a rental that is both (a) financed, and (b) in an urban area where prices may still be close to 2023 peaks.
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10 April 2024 | 0 replies
Curious to hear what folks think this will do to mortgage rates, especially since it's arriving on the heels of a booming jobs report.
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10 April 2024 | 10 replies
Typically interest only for a couple years, rate a little higher but i/o payment lower.
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10 April 2024 | 1 reply
Space rated 3 Star is the most dominant subtype, with a total number of 392 units in this category, followed by 224 units of 1 & 2 Star space.
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11 April 2024 | 15 replies
As soon as interest rates started climbing distributions got paused.