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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. Finance of America’s new division offers the “Benji” portal, which gives contractors tools to expand their business. in 2021 to $433 billion.

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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? By McKissock As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” Popular tools include Synapse by Spark, Solomon Adjustment Calculator, and Redstone by Bradford Technologies.

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Fintech Hitch launches new HELOC platform

Housing Wire

Austin fintech startup Hitch has rolled out a HELOC platform to help homeowners tap into more than $100 billion in government grants available for home renovation. Established at the start of 2022, Hitch will give qualified owners access to up to 90% of the equity locked in their homes, the company said Thursday.

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Home Renovations in 2021

Lamacchia Realty

HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2021. As we begin to see the other side of the pandemic and throughout the past year, the home improvement and renovation industry is seeing an extremely high demand for tools, materials, and home improvement service providers. Cost of Materials. What You Can Do.

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Unveiling DIY Project Resources to Boost Home Value

Eppraisal

Websites like Pinterest , Houzz , and DIY Network offer a plethora of inspiration, from budget-friendly renovation ideas to step-by-step tutorials. Additionally, platforms like YouTube host a vast array of instructional videos, covering everything from basic home repairs to advanced renovation projects.

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How to Price Your Home for the Current Market

Eppraisal

Online Home Value Estimation Informal home appraisal tools can give you ballpark estimates of how much your property is worth.    Home Improvements Strategically enhancing your house’s look or function can increase its value. Pay attention to rental inventory, too.

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9 Low Cost Ways to Improve Your Listings

McKissock

In order to do this, homeowners may have to make renovations to the interior or exterior of their property. However, they are often working with limited budgets, which means that they need to focus on the most cost-effective renovations that will produce the greatest return on their investment. Showcase The Kitchen.