203k Renovation Mortgage
The FHA 203k home improvement loan is one option for today's home buyer. It allows all sorts or repairs and upgrades to be financed into the mortgage. Best of all it keeps the down payment low. Many Kalamazoo area home buyers have taken advantage of this program and used it to fix up outdated properties. We also... Read More
Renovation Mortgage 101 For Realtors In Kalamazoo
Real estate agents and licensed Realtors® in the greater Kalamazoo area can earn continuing education credits while learning about a great financing option for home buyers. Today's housing market is full of fixer uppers, bank-owned (and vacant) homes and other problem-listings. The FHA 203k home improvement loan is one option for today's home buyer. Thursday, February 25th, 2016 real... Read More
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. ... Read More
Need Your Help Building “The Bar”!
YTD Dollar Amount Of Repairs Completed: $167,481.10 It seems that now days appraiser required repairs are almost the norm. Looking back at the loans my team closed so far in 2014 over 40% had one repair or another required by the appraiser. There is a misnomer out that that conventional financing is some how shielded... Read More
Completed Repairs
2014 Dollar Amount Of Repairs Completed: $179,425.10 It seems that now days appraiser required repairs are almost the norm. Looking back at the loans my team closed in 2014 over 33% had one repair or another required by the appraiser that couldn't be completed prior to closing. There is a misnomer out there that conventional... Read More
Need Money To Fix Those Frozen Pipes?
Buuuurrrrrrr! It's Cold outside! With all the cold weather + foreclosures = FROZEN PIPES! We have a program to finance all that work into the loan. Its called our 203k renovation loan. Not only can we finance in busted pipes, but all sorts of things from kitchen remodels, bathrooms, additions, finish basements, etc. . .... Read More
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Real Estate Agents: Sharpen Your Sphere with Sphere-Based Marketing!
Feeling the squeeze of a saturated market? Ready to cultivate a loyal network of clients who become your biggest advocates? Then join us for an event diving into the powerful world of Sphere Based Marketing. This approach focuses on leveraging your existing network to generate leads and build lasting client connections. Think of it as nurturing the fertile ground closest to you before venturing further afield.