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A Home Improvement Loan: How To Get One

September 16, 2021 by Rilian Ball

With more people spending time at home than ever before, many people are wondering how they can go about changing the way the home is laid out. This can be an expensive project, which is why many people are interested in getting a home improvement loan. With many people buying outdated houses, there are numerous projects that many homeowners want to finish; however, this process is not the same as applying for a mortgage. There are home equity lines of credit, cash-out refinance opportunities, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Improvement, Mortgage, Rehab Loan

A Comprehensive Home Maintenance Checklist For The Homeowner

August 25, 2021 by Rilian Ball

There are many people who purchase a home with a target monthly payment in mind. This monthly payment usually includes major expenses such as the monthly mortgage payment, real estate taxes, and homeowners’ insurance. At the same time, there are other costs as well, such as home repairs and maintenance. In general, homeowners should budget between one and three percent of the home’s value every year to cover typical maintenance and repairs. This does not include renovation expenses, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Mortgage

7 Inexpensive Upgrades You Can Make To Your Rental Property

April 20, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Upgrading your rental doesn’t need to cut deeply into your profits. You can add curb appeal and help prospective tenants see your rental as their next home by making some simple changes. The following upgrades are all things that a handy landlord can do without needing to hire professional contractors. 1.  Decorative Switch Plates Replace ugly cream switch plates with either stainless steel models or decorative designs. Fancy switch plates for light switches and electrical sockets … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Investment Properties Tagged With: Home Improvement, Investment, Renting

The Top Tricks For Updating A Home On A Tight Budget

February 11, 2021 by Rilian Ball

There are a lot of people who are looking for ways to get the most money out of their property when they put it on the market. One of the tricks to doing this is to update the home before it goes on the market. Unfortunately, this can also be expensive. Even though it is true that many homeowners will be able to recoup the price of the renovations when they list the home on the market, we still need to pay for these updates out-of-pocket. This can be incredibly expensive and could take money … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Contractors, Home Improvement, Refinance

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