by maria | Sep 9, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
Yes. Two very popular programs offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) include the Title 1 Home Improvement Loan and the Section 203(k) Program. In the first program, HUD insures the loan up to $25,000 for a single-family house to cover...
by maria | Sep 9, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
There are many ways to finance a remodeling project. If you have equity in your home, a good credit rating and steady income, you can refinance your mortgage and borrow a percentage of the equity to cover remodeling costs. Refinancing is a good option if you can get a...
by maria | Sep 9, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
Don’t jump too quickly to discard reusable fixtures. If your tub is in relatively good shape, consider having it re-glazed instead of replaced, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). As for the walls around the tub, cultured...
by maria | Sep 9, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
It is tempting to discard existing appliances when you build new cabinets around them. Rethink the idea. If the appliances are workable, keep them—and save yourself $1,000 to $5,000, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Also, keep the...
by maria | Sep 9, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
Experts agree that any remodeling project that brings your home up to the level of your neighbors’ is a worthy investment. However, some improvements offer a greater return than others. It depends on the type of work you have done. Realtor Magazine publishes an annual...