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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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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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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.

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HouseAmp, Renovation Sells seek to streamline the presale process

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What do you get when you combine home renovation specialists with a lender that can provide funds in short order? The new partnership between HouseAmp and Renovation Sells. The Renovation Sells platform focuses on design and construction, while the loans come from HouseAmp.

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The most effective aging-in-place renovations, according to experts and retirees

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But sometimes the cost of renovations can exceed the amount of cash that a retiree has access to, particularly for the majority of older Americans living on fixed incomes and relying on benefit programs like Social Security. More drastic renovations can double or even triple that figure.

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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. That essentially is a design that will serve anyone of any physical capability in the house.”

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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. NMLS #412915.