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3 Bedroom Upgrades You Can Make With a Fannie Mae Homestyle Loan®

May 3 2022

Leesa Sandoval

Home improvement projects can make or break the look and feel of your bedroom and in turn, your entire home. Take a look at the three project ideas below and see how our... »
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RENOVATION LOANS: WHAT CAN THEY BE USED FOR?

Feb 7 2022

Homebridge

Renovation loans: what can they be used for? A renovation loan is an excellent option for homeowners who want to change up their living space with a few improvements, whether big or small. It... »
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Top 3 Home Renovations & How to Achieve Them

Sep 14 2020

Homebridge

Fall is here and as the leaves change colors you may be asking yourself, what would make my home the one I’ve always dreamed of? Maybe an inground pool, a backyard deck or... »
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3 Reasons to use a Renovation Loan

Sep 14 2020

Homebridge

As homeowners across the country spend more and more time at home, there’s been an explosion of home remolding. With the fall season arriving, you may also be feeling the need to change... »
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Why & How to Buy & Reno a Fixer-Upper

Sep 2 2020

Homebridge

Let’s break down exactly why a fixer-upper is a great choice and how you can turn one into the home you’ve always dreamed of. Many homebuyers look for the “perfect” home rather than the... »
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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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How a Renovation Loan Can Turn Your House Into a Holiday Home

Nov 26 2019

Homebridge

Whether you’re hosting a few out-of-towners for the weekend or housing the entire extended family, the holidays can force you to realize how much more space your home really needs. Using a 203(k)... »
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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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VA Renovation Home Loan: How to Include a $35,000 Remodel into a VA Home Loan

Aug 22 2018

Dan

The Chapman VA Loan Team at HomeBridge Financial now features the VA Renovation Loan What is a HomeBridge VA Renovation Loan? As the #1 renovation lender in the U.S., HomeBridge Financial... »
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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

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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Five Low Cost Home Improvements That Can Increase Property Value

May 17 2017

Homebridge

Considering selling your home in the next year or two? You may be surprised to hear that some of the simpler home improvement projects often bring the greatest return on your investment when... »
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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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203(k) Loan on Charming, Historic Site Wins Awards

May 8 2017

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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Tearing Down Walls with Renovation Loans

Mar 14 2017

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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The FHA 203(k) Loan: Your Secret Weapon

Oct 21 2016

Candy

The FHA 203(k) is an often overlooked option when it comes to mortgage financing. This is a mortgage loan that allows you to purchase a home and finance in the renovation costs at... »
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Don’t Let Colder Temps Cause Your Home Ownership Dreams To Hibernate

Oct 12 2016

Homebridge

Historically, summer is the time when most people are looking to buy and sell real estate. As you may have heard, there was an unexpected and significant drop in rates this summer, which was... »
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How to Get Your Dream Home with the FNMA HomeStyle Loan!

Sep 22 2016

Candy

How to Get Your Dream Home with the FNMA HomeStyle Loan! Have you ever walked into home and said, “This house is perfect except…?” You may love the school district, the location, the size... »
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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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Don’t Let Rising Prices Sink Your Home Ownership Dreams

Jul 28 2016

Homebridge

Many experts are predicting home prices will rise over the next year. While that is good news for current homeowners, it is not so good news for renters on the fence about buying their... »
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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 Buying Lessons From The Property Brothers!

Jul 8 2015

Homebridge

While reality television sometimes lacks in the reality department, the HomeBridge team happens to be big fans of the Property Brothers on HGTV. Wondering why? The problems people face on the Property Brothers are actually very common in... »
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Boo! Don’t be scared of home ownership!

Oct 27 2014

Homebridge

Are you frightened of buying a home? Regardless of if the home you’re looking to purchase is haunted (which may actually add value to it) or not, buying a home can be a scary... »
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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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Customize your home to fit your lifestyle with a POOL!

May 9 2014

Jamie

As summer approaches and the temperatures heat up, many people are thinking about swimming pools. Whether you are building a new home and want to add a pool into your closing or currently... »
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Is there a renovation loan for VA loans?

Mar 28 2014

Jamie

The question comes often - is there a renovation loan for VA loans or homes where buyers want/need to use VA financing? The answer is no, but there are solutions that can help... »
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Home Improvement Money Available

Mar 14 2014

Homebridge

Did you know that HomeBridge Financial Services can help you do improvements to a home you already own or a home you want to purchase? We offer a variety of renovation loans that... »
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