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The real estate agents were creating social capital and therefore could streamline their customers into homeownership which was better for business and their pockets. Banks were finally able to capitalize on their list mortgage vehicles including their secondary loans while emptying their housing property books. Furthermore, they could double down on home owners by providing an investment vehicle to stock holders that bundled both prime and sub-prime…

Master Plan I was encouraged to provide long-range planning initiatives. I made the recommendation in the 2030 Master Plan to integrate form based development code in the zoning ordinance. For a small town, we are blessed with consistent industry investment but downtown has challenges with vacant parcels and structures. For a successful downtown, it is important to create a sense of place. I believe downtown will benefit by implementing form based development code. My recommendation…

differing opinions about the importance of real estate attorneys, but make no mistake, this is a very important person to hire when you are purchasing a home, be it your first time or your tenth time. As you will see below, there are many steps to be taken when purchasing a home and there are several things that could go wrong. To make sure that you are protected legally and financially, you have to hire the services of an attorney. The costs of hiring real estate attorneys are different, but…

Dear Senate President Peter Courtney, I live in Salem, Oregon and have been a resident of both Oregon and Salem my entire life. Over the last one to three years I have witnessed increases in rent and lack of affordable housing become a major issue among my friends, peers, and coworkers. It is almost daily that I hear about outrageous rent increases or multiple increases in a year – one hit close to home – my friend who’s living in a single occupant residency had their rent raised by over one…

Detroit is a growing city full of art and culture. Unfortunately, a majority of the surrounding suburban areas of Detroit are not as open-minded to the world of art and design. This is a problem because Art can bring hope to communities. The College for Creative Studies we know today was once a studio space for artists to work and develop their ideas. It was called the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts. Recreating an artist maker space/community center like the Detroit Society of Arts and…

The Effects of Growth Management on Housing Affordability Urban planners have theorized and advocated for the practice of various growth management techniques in order to employ smart growth and curb urban sprawl. Growth management frameworks include urban containment methods that restrict where development may occur, impact fees which require developers to cover environmental and infrastructural costs, and design guidelines that promote higher densities and more diverse development types and…

payments may be lowered substantially. In order for refinance mortgage to be beneficial, the home owner needs to stay at least couple of years in the property to recover the closing costs and fees paid during the refinance process and start saving real money. Home equity loans do not…

Today’s real estate market is ever-changing, making it a bit intimidating for first time home buyers. For residents in Texas and Georgia, buying a house is easier than ever with SWE Homes. They specialize in helping potential homebuyers find homes by offering no credit mortgages on owner financed homes. This is especially beneficial for buyers with poor credit or no credit, who often opt for renting over buying. Renting vs. Buying: Which is best? Renting seems like the easier choice in most…

Kaitlyn Herbrandson Professor Brandon Davis HIST-112 21 February 2016 The Jungle Book Review Sinclair, Upton. The Jungle. Cambridge, MA: R. Bentley, 1971. Print. In the book The Jungle, Upton Sinclair demonstrates his viewpoints on how the industrial movement impacted culture, politics, and businesses in general, as well as becoming a voice for the workingmen of America. The book follows an immigrant named Jurgis and his new wife Ona, who came to America from Lithuania, on a journey starting…

Rent to Own 101 For most of us, buying a house requires a mortgage. To qualify for a mortgage, potential buyers need to have an approved credit score and a good chunk of change for down payment. Without these, buying a home might not be possible. However, we offer an alternative—rent to own. Rent to own is a way of getting you into the house of your dreams while working on a down payment and improving your credit score. So how does it work? What terms should you be aware of? Option Fee In…