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Leading Australian reverse mortgage lender undergoes rebrand

Housing Wire

We are excited to deliver the Heartland Bank brand to our reverse mortgage customers,” said Medina Cicak, the bank’s newly appointed chief commercial officer. More than half of the company’s reverse mortgage customers (55%) are using their loan proceeds to fund home renovations or to consolidate debt (51%). billion AUD, or roughly $1.2

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How to Use Virtual Renovation to Renovate a Home

Realty Biz

In recent years, virtual renovation has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that allows homeowners, designers, and contractors to visualize and plan home renovation projects in a virtual space. Benefits of Virtual Renovation Cost-Efficiency : Reduces the risk of costly mistakes. Steps to Virtual Renovation 1.

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Bain Capital gains majority stake in residential investment lender Archwest Capital

Housing Wire

We are pleased to partner with Shawn and the Archwest team to deliver dynamic financing solutions to home builders , renovators and landlords who are expanding and improving the critically undersupplied U.S. Archwest provides business-purpose financing for single-family and multifamily homes, as well as mixed-use and commercial properties.

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Property services company MCS enters reverse mortgage space

Housing Wire

It also says that Five Brothers will be integrated into MCS to offer property preservation, maintenance and renovation services. has been in business for more than 50 years and offers regulatory compliant default, rental and real estate-owned (REO) residential and commercial property preservation services.

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5 Sure-Fire Ways To Add Value To Your Commercial Property

Realty Biz

Whether it be an office block, a shopping center, or a leisure facility, investing in a commercial property can be exceptionally lucrative. Not all renovations can be considered upgrades, especially given that some can actually devalue your property. It’s important to plan well to ensure that any renovations have the desired effect.

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9 Strategies for Renovating and Repositioning Properties

Realty Biz

When renovating and repositioning your property, here are nine strategies to generate more interest and keep your rentals full. Renovating vs. Repositioning: What's the Difference? Even new landlords are familiar with the concept of renovating a property. In some cases, zoning changes may be needed.

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Renovation Reinvented: 10 Reasons Why Contractors Make a Difference

Realty Biz

Renovations have long been a staple in the world of design and improvement, breathing new life into spaces that have grown tired or outdated. However, in recent years, the art of renovation has evolved significantly. Enter contractors – the modern heroes of renovation who have revolutionized the way we approach remodeling projects.