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Regions Bank places $1B bet on home renovation market

Housing Wire

Regions Bank is looking to make a big dent in the home improvement lending space , striking a deal to acquire EnerBank USA for $960 million in cash. billion as of March 31, 2021 and is one of America’s largest specialized home improvement lenders. billion in home improvement projects.

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Opinion: why we all have a stake in closing the homeownership gap

Housing Wire

The program helped a generation of Americans purchase their first home, however, due to a government policy known as “red-lining,” banks were effectively prohibited from issuing FHA-insured loans in neighborhoods that were predominantly Black or Hispanic. That is why the Bush administration endeavored to create 5.5

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SELLERS’ MARKET? HOW ABOUT BUILDERS’ MARKET?

Will Springer Realtor

The BBB suggests three steps when preparing to hire a mover: Get three in-person or virtual estimates based on weight, not cubic feet; Opt for full-value-replacement liability insurance; Check with the BBB and the professional moving associations (e.g., short of providing homes for purchase to those who want one. >>

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