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Finance of America now offers renovation loans

Housing Wire

announced today the launch of Finance of America Home Improvement , a new business division offering non-mortgage financing options, including renovation loans. Per a study from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, renovation financing is expected to increase 3.3% billion in renovation loans — compared to $51.6

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Janet Kane named interim CEO at Cape Fear Realtors

Housing Wire

Her expertise led to the success of critical initiatives since joining Cape Fear Realtors in 2019. Anne’s leadership guided us through the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic and to complete the renovations of our building—Terraces on Sir Tyler. She has successfully implemented new practices, initiatives, and programs.

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Pending home sales down again in September

Housing Wire

Top markets for affordable renovated housing inventory. Despite the rapidly deteriorating affordability, there is some hope for homebuyers in the form of renovated homes: properties that have been rehabbed into move-in ready condition after being purchased at foreclosure auction or bank-owned (REO) auction. Presented by: Auction.com.

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Here’s the story: Iconic ‘Brady Bunch’ home hits market for $5.5M

Inman

The home in Studio City was renovated by HGTV in 2019 and has since been used in a number of the network's specials and series. Now one lucky buyer will be able to keep a piece of television history.

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44 New Home Improvement and Renovation Statistics for 2022

Raleigh Realty

If you’re considering a home renovation, you might be looking for some insight on what other homeowners are doing. That’s why we’re rounding out some top home renovation statistics so you know what to expect from your next home improvement project. Statista) Outdoor furniture sales are expected to increase by $195.3

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These markets are attracting the most out-of-state real estate investors

Housing Wire

Green gave the example of a Fort Wayne, Indiana, property he purchased on Auction.com via a bank-owned (REO) auction in July 2019. Following extensive renovations that took nearly a year to complete, the property was resold to an owner-occupant buyer in July 2020. That was up from 20 percent in 2019 and 50 percent in 2018.

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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

The great news is that the program has undergone significant improvements, particularly after the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act was signed into law in 2019. My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. Who is eligible?

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