Useful Links
- FHA Mortgage Limits – hud.gov: Look up the maximum FHA mortgage amount for your area.
- FHA Approved Condominium Search – hud.gov: The Condominiums page allows users to search for FHA-approved condominium projects by location, name, or status. Warning: There are very few in Kalamazoo County! It is possible to get a “Spot Approval” for condominium projects that are not on the approved list. Contact us to find out how.
- Energy Adviser – hes.lbl.gov: Check a homes energy efficiency and find ways to improve.
- FEMA Flood Maps – msc.fema.gov: Search the FEMA FLood Maps in your area.
- Crime Maps – trulia.com: Crime Heat Maps – pretty cool!
- Rural Development Maps: Printable and searchable maps for RD areas not only in Michigan but the entire United States.
- VA Approved Condo List – lgy.va.gov
- Michigan Tax Estimator : Great tool for estimating property taxes in Michigan.
Latest Blog Post
Unlock Your Dream Home: The Power of VA Renovation Loans
For veterans and active-duty military personnel, the dream of homeownership often comes with unique considerations. Finding the perfect home that meets all your needs and preferences can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when inventory is tight. But what if you could purchase a home with untapped potential and tailor it to your exact specifications, all with the backing of your VA benefits? Enter the VA Renovation Loan – a powerful tool that can turn fixer-uppers into your forever home.
What is a VA Renovation Loan?
A VA Renovation Loan, allows eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses to finance both the purchase of a home and the cost of necessary or desired renovations in a single mortgage. This eliminates the need for multiple loans and streamlines the process of creating the perfect living space. It also opens up endless possibilities with home choices. All those houses they said won’t pass a VA appraisal, the VA renovation loan is the hack for that!