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Frustrated homebuyers turn to fixer-uppers

Housing Wire

After months of slogging through a string of disappointments, Patrick turned to a renovation loan and started looking at fixer-uppers. Snover said that few real estate agents suggest that buyers purchase a home with a renovation loan, sometimes because they are unfamiliar with the process — which has its complexities. Already a member?

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What to Expect Undertaking These 4 Common Home Projects

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Are you planning on renovating your home? What to Expect When Undertaking These 4 Common Home Renovation Projects. When home improvement gives way to major renovations, the implications can be more impactful than you might realize. However, you must be aware of your budget and timeline before committing to a kitchen renovation.

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7 Problems to Watch Out for During a Home Renovation

Eppraisal

Are you planning a home renovation to increase your property's value or preparing to sell your home in the future? Home renovations can be exciting and rewarding but can also come with their fair share of challenges. Plumbing Issues Plumbing issues can be a major headache during a renovation.

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Flagstar Bank offers brokers direct access to seasoned specialty lending experts and powerful tech solutions

Housing Wire

Not only does Flagstar offer brokers direct access to seasoned sales, support and underwriting teams, it also provides a product set that includes specialty lending options like Advantage non-agency loan, jumbos, new construction, renovation products and HELOCs, and in the pipeline, loans to foreign nationals, seconds and investor property loans.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

With extensive experience in new construction home sales, Janet is certified in luxury home sales and specializes in relocation and new construction builder sales. Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, as the daughter of a builder and developer, she learned the processes involved in new home construction from her dad.

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What’s Happening With the Nation’s Housing Inventory?

McKissock

Need for New Construction. Those who can wait for construction may find the idea of building their own home the way they want quite attractive. Construction Workforce Concerns. Unfortunately, there is also a lack of workers in the construction industry. However, construction companies still need to make profits.

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Aging in Place: The Importance of Choosing a Forever Home

Eppraisal

Options for a Forever Home Some people may decide to renovate their homes when contemplating where they will age in place. It’s also wise to consider the possibility of constructing your own forever home. Here are a couple of choices for a forever home, plus how to prepare for the future.