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Kitchen renovations: 3 upgrades that will improve the look and function of your kitchen

Aug 1 2022

Leesa Sandoval

To improve your kitchen, consider adding a nook, redoing the floor or adding an appliance garage. These three projects don’t require much effort, but they can positively impact how you live and, most... »
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Three Backyard Renovations to Help You Enjoy the Spring!

Apr 19 2022

Homebridge

As the weather changes, many homeowners are ready to not only get some spring cleaning done but to upgrade their home and make the most of spring this year and every other year.... »
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Make Working from Home More Enjoyable with 3 Key Upgrades

Jun 5 2020

Homebridge

While having a comfortable home is always a priority, it’s more important than ever as we’re spending more and more time at home. For some of us, this includes working from home as... »
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Using a Renovation Loan to Bring New Life to an Old Home

Feb 13 2020

Homebridge

When you first bought your house, everything felt new and there was a sense of excitement about your home. As time goes on, however, you may discover that your current home no longer... »
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Homebridge Recognized as #1 Renovation Lender By Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for 2019

Dec 9 2019

Homebridge

Getting a renovation loan can be crucial to the many families and individuals who want to turn their house into a home. These are the customers that Homebridge has been servicing for decades.... »
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What Renovation Loan Options Are Available to Me?

Nov 15 2019

Ben Chapman

One of the best parts of homeownership? You are in the driver’s seat when it comes to choosing home financing options. When it’s time to fund a renovation, you can pick from a... »
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Mortgage Mythbusting: Renovation Edition

Oct 11 2019

Homebridge

A common mortgage myth related to renovation is that you have to own your home for a million years before you can renovate. When in fact, you can take advantage of a renovation... »
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DIY – Home Renovation with Homebridge

Aug 6 2019

Homebridge

We’ve all been there: you’re enjoying one of your favorite home renovation shows wondering how you can have the updated features of your dreams at a price you can afford. As the nation’s... »
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Homebridge Ranks No. 1 in 203(k) for 2018, According to HUD

Nov 8 2018

Homebridge

For the second year in a row, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) endorsement summary report has Homebridge ranked as the #1 203(k) renovation lender of the year. Setting the standard,... »
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FHA 203K Rehabilitation Loan

Mar 2 2018

Brian McMahon

In fact, Florida is now considered a sellers’ market with increasing price points and an inventory of homes for sale that is at its lowest level in years. Homes that have been recently updated... »
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What Does a 203K Consultant Do and Why Do I Need One?

Oct 13 2017

Homebridge

A 203(k) consultant is like a football team’s offensive coordinator – a point guard that runs plays on a basketball court and a star infielder – all in one. Seem like an exaggeration?... »
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203K Loans For Multi Units

Aug 31 2017

Chapman Lending Team

For some buyers, they may want to purchase a multi-family residence so that they may have renters pay for some of their mortgage. Some possible problems to this scenario may be renovation costs... »
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How Can I Afford To Pay For The Repairs And Upgrades To The Home I’m Buying?

Jun 8 2017

Jamie Zeitz

A recent success story from Jennifer C. a new raving fan of The Jamie Zeitz Team at HomeBridge Financial Services! Jennifer, a new home buyer, started her search in a challenging inventory market and wondered... »
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Want to Renovate? Need 203(k) Loan Advice?

Jun 6 2017

Cedric Johnson

Want to Renovate? Need 203(k) Loan Advice? 203(k) Loan Advice You may be looking for a renovation loan and need some 203K loan advice. You've come to the right place! What is... »
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Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Looking for a Home

May 16 2017

Homebridge

There are many things to look at when deciding to buy a home. In addition to determining what you can afford (start with our mortgage calculator) and what type of loan works best for your personal... »
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Spotlight on Transformation: Remarkable Building Once a Grocery Store!

May 12 2017

Cedric Johnson

Spotlight on transformation: remarkable building was once a Grocery Store! Interested in a Transformation? This former grocery store/butcher shop was completely gutted and rehabilitated to a multi-unit building with a... »
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203(k) Loan on Charming, Historic Site Wins Awards

May 8 2017

Cedric Johnson

Historic Renovation with a 203(k) Loan This home was originally built in the 1700s. The 203(k) loan Renovation was used to upgrade to current standards. The fireplace... »
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203K Loan for the Handyman’s Special is the Popular Tool for This Job!

Apr 14 2017

Cedric Johnson

Handyman Special 203K Loan The Handyman Special 203k loan could keep your clients from running for the door Help your clients create the home of their dreams. Introduce the Department of Housing and... »
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Thrilling Total Home Renovation with a 203(k) Loan

Apr 11 2017

Cedric Johnson

Total Home Renovation with 203(k) Loan Before Total Home Renovation with 203(k) Loan After Total Home Renovation with a 203(k) Loan This is an example of an FHA... »
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Tearing Down Walls with Renovation Loans

Mar 14 2017

Sherry Cash

A realtor approached me after a renovation CE class and asked me why I like doing FHA 203(k) and Conventional HomeStyle Renovation loans when they are so much "extra work". Sunday Fun Days give a... »
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Obsolete House and 203(k) Renovation Loan

Jan 20 2017

Cedric Johnson

203(k) Renovation Loan on a Functionally Obsolete Property Example of 203(k) Renovation Loan This is an example of an FHA 203(k) Renovation Loan on a functionally obsolete home that was a... »
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Millennials And Mortgages: Fixer Upper Loans Are The Housing Industry’s Best Kept Secret

Aug 31 2016

Homebridge

When it comes to the mortgage needs of millennials, regardless of where they live, one of the things our associates consistently hear is that many of these first-time buyers are having a hard... »
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Renovation Lending: Fact or Fiction

Jan 27 2016

Steven Marshall

Fact or Fiction: My understanding is that renovation loans are only for buyers looking to buy houses in bad shape or properties considered “handyman specials.” FICTION! Although it is true that renovation loans can be... »
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NAR Annual Profile of Home Buyers and Home Sellers: Why is this important to ME and YOU? Pt.1

Nov 16 2015

Steven Marshall

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has been publishing the results of its annual “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers” survey since 1981. I have been following this report since the mid-2000s. So what... »
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2015 FHA 203(k) Enhancements

Oct 9 2015

Steven Marshall

I recently read an article that portrayed the 1970s as an age of pivotal change. Novelist Tom Wolf even named the 1970s the “Me Decade.” During this time FHA/HUD rolled out a new... »
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Home Upgrades with the Best Financial Return

Jun 12 2014

Homebridge

These are the home improvements experts say will return more of their cost when you sell: New exterior siding. Upscale fiber cement siding pays back an average 78% of its cost. Foam-backed insulated vinyl siding... »
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