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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Down Payment Assistance Battle Creek MI: Your 2026 Homeownership Flight Plan
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