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FHA plans to revamp its 203k renovation program

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) said Tuesday during the 2022 HousingWire Annual event held in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to Joseph, homes needing renovation can be “daunting,” especially for first-time homebuyers looking for something that is turnkey.

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Top renovations to protect homes from natural disasters

Housing Wire

According to tallies, damages clocked it at over $1 billion for at least 10 different events. Try one of these renovations: More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. Four renovations to consider before selling your house. The post Top renovations to protect homes from natural disasters appeared first on HousingWire.

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HUD’s green retrofitting program issues $173M in grants and loans

Housing Wire

These grants and loans “will support energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations at 25 properties participating in HUD’s multifamily project-based rental assistance programs for low-income individuals, families, and seniors,” HUD explained.

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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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Survey: Many Homeowners Aren’t Aware They Can Use Equity to Pay Down Credit Card Debt

Appraisal Buzz

The survey asked consumers a series of questions about their knowledge of home equity loans and home equity lines of credit and on their willingness to use these products for different applications, such as consolidating debt, home improvement and to pay for major life events.

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Keller Williams wants to be a different kind of iBuyer

Housing Wire

The company recently hired Raymond “RJ” Jones to lead its iBuying program as well as Keller Manage, a new service for home maintenance, renovations and moving. Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events. This content is exclusively for HW+ members. Start an HW+ Membership now for less than $1 a day.

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Real estate farming: Become the go-to agent in your area using these tips, tools & strategies

Housing Wire

Common real estate farming ideas include direct outreach via mail, email or direct mailers, but you can also host neighborhood social events, sponsor seasonal events and provide helpful real estate information resources to your community. These may seem like minor details, but they’ll matter considerably in future clients’ lives.