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Renovation loans get pandemic boost as homeowners want home offices

Housing Wire

There’s a mainstay in mortgage finance poised to help in working from home. The Federal Housing Administration’s 203(k) rehabilitation mortgage insurance program is designed for borrowers to renovate when they purchase or refinance. It allows for actual home improvements to complement contemporary lifestyles.

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Homeowners and Buyers Reveal the Most Desired Home Trends for 2025

Appraisal Buzz

The housing trends that will shape our homes in the coming year have been revealed by Zillow based on new statistics. In 2025, home purchasers and homeowners will design cozy, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes by fusing the newest technology with vintage, rustic beauty.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

However, other email tools not specific to real estate agents (like Mailchimp and Flodesk) offer built-in templates that make delivering beautifully designed email newsletters a cinch. Create a responsive newsletter design One of the best ways to make things easy on yourself is to use real estate newsletter templates.

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How Remaining Economic Life Works

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Once we know how much the home costs to replace, we can extract a percentage of how much the home improvement has depreciated. Let’s say that in this example, the home that sold for $500,000 has a replacement cost of $425,000. If that is the case, the home’s improvements have depreciated approx.

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Costly Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Empire Appraisal Group

Before you start your next project, consider these tips to help you avoid costly home renovation mistakes. Not reviewing homeowners’ insurance coverage It’s important to determine how much homeowners insurance you need for your unique circumstance. Avoid choosing the cheapest option if it’s not the best choice for the job.

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What Impact Do Renovations Have on Appraisal Value?

Birmingham Appraisal

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. If the improvements do not appeal to the the majority of buyers this could negatively affect the marketability and bottom-line appraisal value.

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What Is a USDA Loan and How Do I Apply?

Assurance Financial

The USDA’s Single-Family Housing program includes several types of loans that are made directly to borrowers, in addition to grants and loans made to organizations that help lower-income individuals purchase or improve their homes. These mortgages are designed to suit low- to very-low-income applicants. Direct Loans.