Remodeling Impact Report
The National Association of Realtors recently published the 2015 Remodeling Impact Report its definitely worth looking at. The report ranks projects likely to increase value.
- Kitchen Renovation
- Bathroom Renovation
- New Master Suite
- New Wood Flooring
- Etc (see report)
The report goes into a lot of detail including estimated costs and how much the value is increased. If you are thinking of renovating your current home or purchasing a home and renovating it this report is a must see! I’m a big do it yourself and have personally renovated quite a few homes; whether you are a DYI or hiring a contractor this is simply some great information to have on hand. Thinking you would like to hire a pro but wondering how the heck you are going to pay for it? You aren’t alone. Here at Amerifirst Home Mortgage we have a whole array of renovation loan programs that can help you find a way to fund your home renovation. Give me a call to discuss your options or check out some more information here.
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S.O.S. SAVE OUR SALE: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR LENDER STALLS WEEKS BEFORE CLOSING!
Did your mortgage lender suddenly go radio silent, request the same bank statement for the fourth time, or drop a last-minute loan denial right before your scheduled closing date?
Yesterday, a panicked real estate agent called my office from Portage. Their buyer had been under contract for three weeks on a home near Milwood. The closing date sat just nine days away.
Out of nowhere, the buyer’s out-of-state call-center lender issued a denial letter. The call-center underwriter miscalculated self-employment write-offs, panicked over an unpermitted porch repair on the appraisal, and threw the entire transaction into the trash can.