«Ensuring the long -
term affordability of homes in rural communities, and allowing landowners a greater say in how land is used after it is sold, will help make housing more accessible for people in the countryside.»
The biggest factors influencing neighborhood choice were quality of the neighborhood, cited by 63 percent of buyers; convenience to jobs, 48 percent;
overall affordability of homes, 40 percent; and convenience to family and friends, 38 percent.
Due to
the affordability of homes in Arkansas, there are less «jumbo loan» mortgages out there.
And we focus on practical things that indicate quality of life, such as income,
affordability of homes, whether sprawl is a problem, and how easy it is to get around via public transit or bicycle.
This should be taken into account when evaluating
the affordability of a home purchase.
Besides the amount of the loan, the factor that most affects
the affordability of your home loan is the interest rate you pay on your loan.
In truth, it does affect you, because it influences
the affordability of home mortgage loans and the willingness of lenders to make new loans.
Any time the price of a home goes up there will likely be concern about
the affordability of that home, but there is good news.
These factors include the borrower's credit score, income level, current level of debt, and
the affordability of the home loan they're trying to obtain.
When
the affordability of homes good, demand will usually exceed supply, leading to a hot housing market.
Further, the code should not impact
the affordability of a home such that it becomes unattainable for prospective homeowners.
The affordability of the homes just can't be beat.
«Under Habitat's nonprofit construction model, Habitat affiliates across the United States are incorporating sustainable materials and energy - efficient products in Habitat homes, as this is both a responsible building practice and it improves
the affordability of homes for Habitat partner homeowners,» said Larry Gluth, senior vice president of U.S. and Canada for Habitat for Humanity International.
«We have an obligation to protect
the affordability of home ownership for future generations,» says Barb Sukkau, president of OREA.
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) says it commends the provincial government for introducing measures in the 2005 budget that help improve
the affordability of homes in B.C., but recommends further reductions to the Property Transfer Tax (PTT).
The affordability of homes is as much a draw as the city's scenic beauty for many relocating residents.
An influx of new homes on the market relieves pressure on the limited supply of existing homes, helps slow the upward movement of home prices, and will, over time, ease
the affordability of homes on the market.
When it comes to factors influencing neighborhood choice, younger generations cited convenience to jobs,
affordability of homes, and quality of the school district.
The biggest factors influencing neighborhood choice were quality of the neighborhood (69 percent), convenience to jobs (52 percent), overall
affordability of homes (47 percent), and convenience to family and friends (43 percent).
As interest rates rise, the additional QRM penalty will increasingly limit
the affordability of home ownership, and therefore limit the number of buyers in the market.