Should there be a basic standard for ALL housing sold in the US? The idea does make for some interesting discussion. Recent conversations have intrigued me enough to write about this.
- Should Section 8 housing be required to meet minium energy standards as well as health and safety? One person at a recent sales meeting suggested that people living in Section 8 housing spend between 20-25% of their income on energy costs.
- Regardless of loan type, should owners who fix and flip be entitled to a profit if an improved property does not at least meet or exceed FHA standards?
- Should fix and flips that need more repair than 30% – 40% – 50% to value be required to make energy efficient changes. IE: new windows, efficient appliances
- Does the current housing crisis suggest that housing standards on the whole should be reevaluated?
- Is there an opportunity in the US to improve housing while the current crisis continues?
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/mps/mhsmpsp.cfm FHA standards
http://www.affordablehousingonline.com/section8housing.asp Colorado Section 8 housing
http://ww.nhi.org/online/issues/133/europe.html European non profit housing vs US non profit housing
http://activerain.com/blogsview/599379/The-utilities-are-the The Unities are the first to go
http://activerain.com/blogsview/599271/PITI-LUM PITI+location, utilities and maintaince
