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Julie Kheyfets on home renovation trends: Demand is approaching 2022 levels

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In this week’s episode of the Top of Mind podcast , host Mike Simonsen is joined by Block Renovation CEO Julie Kheyfets. The duo explore current and upcoming trends in the home renovation market. To start the conversation, Simonsen and Kheyfets dive into what Block Renovation offers to homebuyers.

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Remodeling industry could benefit from focus on aging in place

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This is according to a report at Kitchen & Bath Design News , based on a quarterly gauge of market conditions compiled by one of the outlets sister publications. Members of the U.S. The Federal Reserve is poised to make a decision on where interest rates will go at its next meeting later this week.

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Renovation loans get pandemic boost as homeowners want home offices

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The Federal Housing Administration’s 203(k) rehabilitation mortgage insurance program is designed for borrowers to renovate when they purchase or refinance. For over 40 years with Section 203(k) of the National Housing Act, FHA has been protecting lenders with fully-insured mortgage loans even as renovations are underway.

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Gen X homebuyers should prioritize aging in place: Boston Globe

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In most of our remodeling, we use a design technique called Universal Design,” said Brian Harvey, owner of Boston-area business Harvey Home Modifications. The biggest aspect to keep in mind is the one that could make the biggest accessibility difference, and that is keeping the house confined primarily to a single floor. “In

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HUD announces $72.6M in new Native American community grants

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The grant funds will be primarily deployed to bolster infrastructure, construction or renovation of community buildings, housing rehabilitation, land acquisition and economic development for the American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday announced the disbursement of $72.6

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Virtual staging: The best apps for 2025 + mind-blowing AI picks

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AI can create virtually staged images to match any trendy interior design style you can dream up for a small fraction of the price of traditional virtual staging. AI can create virtually staged images to match any trendy interior design style you can dream up for a small fraction of the price of traditional virtual staging.

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What renovations will add value to my home?

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We all love the feeling of a refreshed, renovated home, and being able to enjoy it instills a sense of pride in its owner. That’s partly why people are spending significant time, energy and money on home renovation projects these days. Despite this, there are some renovations that are worth their price tags.