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Home Improvement Cost vs. Value: Is Your Project Worth the Money?

PennyMac

Do you know the return on investment (ROI) of your renovation project? Some renovations can make your home more valuable. If you’re investing in a home renovation in hopes of recouping that money when you sell, it’s important to research and plan ahead before you begin to ensure you’re spending your money wisely.

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Outdoor Renovations: Think Outside the Box

PennyMac

Kitchen and bathroom updates are some of the first ideas that usually come to mind, but you can get great returns from making outdoor renovations and improvements. We talked to real estate and renovation experts to gather their tips and insights on renovation projects for your home’s exterior living space.

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Home equity is the bright gem of the housing market

Housing Wire

Closed fixed-rate second-lien [home-equity] loans have been up the least in terms of volume, Toohig said, with HELOCs leading the charge — along with unsecured personal loans used for home improvement. (A Our contract is little different in that we share part of the entire home value at the end of the contract.

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How to Price Your Home for the Current Market

Eppraisal

Knowing how to price your home correctly isn’t rocket science, but it’s still tricky.    Property Valuation Your home value is the primary determiner of your asking price. Online Home Value Estimation Informal home appraisal tools can give you ballpark estimates of how much your property is worth.

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Pros and Cons to Selling a House As Is

PennyMac

This is especially true if home sellers are trying to move quickly or are hoping to avoid costly renovations. Selling a House As Is Selling a house as-is means the homeowner will not make repairs or renovations before selling it to a buyer, even if the home has structural concerns or is in poor condition.

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Buying a Vacation Home: 4 Critical Factors & Expert Advice

PennyMac

That is, until your home renovation projects start to go down the toilet (or worse, the toilet starts falling through the floor). Buying a vacation home? The rise of home renovation television shows has made many homeowners eager to transform rough diamonds into neighborhood jewels.