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Younger generations are more likely to pursue home renovations this year

Housing Wire

As high home prices continue to impact the market, many homeowners are deciding to stay put in their homes. But most still have plans to purse home renovations and younger generations are leading this new focus on home improvement. But renovation plans remained top of mind for most of them.

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Renovation projects remain popular, but homeowners often need help paying for them

Housing Wire

Ongoing supply and affordability challenges in the housing market have frustrated many homeowners who have looked to trade up or relocate for various reasons. In response, some consumers have turned to renovation projects to meet their needs. The market for renovation projects is a lucrative one for homebuilders and contractors.

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Top markets for affordable renovated housing inventory

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Renovated Inventory to the Rescue. Despite the rapidly deteriorating affordability, there is some hope for homebuyers in the form of renovated homes: properties that have been rehabbed into move-in ready condition after being purchased at foreclosure auction or bank-owned (REO) auction. Top Markets for Renovated Inventory.

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

Housing Wire

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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Regions Bank places $1B bet on home renovation market

Housing Wire

Per a study from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, renovation financing is expected to increase 3.3% The post Regions Bank places $1B bet on home renovation market appeared first on HousingWire. in 2021 to $433 billion. The space remains dominated by depository banks. billion in volume in 2020.

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Homebuyers say they are willing to accept longer mortgage terms

Housing Wire

The goal of the survey was to highlight how market trends can reshape the mortgage market in 2025. Consumers also said they were willing to tackle renovation costs if it meant achieving homeownership, according to the survey. Younger homeowners are more likely to pursue renovations, despite rising renovation costs.

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What renovations should you make before selling your home?

Housing Wire

Are you considering putting your home on the market? Making these four renovations can help you do it successfully. A lot of buyers are shopping virtually these days, so any renovations that can make your home look better in photos is a good thing. Redoing your entire house isn’t necessary—especially in today’s market.