Fixer Upper? Should I Even Look at It?
You’ve been scouring the real estate books and classifieds. You come across a home that seems perfect…until you see the words… FIXER UPPER. Most would skip right over the listing due to those two little words. Did you know you can finance a “fixer upper” to include most repairs? If you’ve toured homes, you know that houses come in all kinds of condition. Some are move-in ready. They will typically be listed at a higher price. Others may need some work. These houses tend to be priced below the market, reflecting the need for repairs and improvements. For buyers who have the skills and willingness to undertake these projects it presents an opportunity to save money. But there can be one significant obstacle. Can’t pass the...
Read More203K Mortgages – A Real Story About Real People
With a growing family, Rob and Megan wanted to find a larger home in their current neighborhood. But four-bedroom homes under $200,000 were hard to come by in their area, this year, because fewer properties are for sale. When they saw a 2,100-square-foot home that needed cosmetic repairs this fall, it was an opportunity the family could not pass up. So they worked with their real estate agent and lender to secure a FHA 203k loan. The FHA 203K loan is a rehabilitation loan that enables a home buyer to finance the purchase of a house and the cost to rehabilitate it through a single mortgage. The loan can be used for minor repairs or a near reconstruction, as long as the foundation remains in place. Rob and Megan knew they were not handy people. Plus, they both work...
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