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A Federal Housing Authority (FHA) 203(k) loan can be a stepping stone to creating your dream home. With up to $35,000 on a streamlined loan rolled into your mortgage for renovations and larger amounts ...

Another home that just won’t sell! The home had been on the market for more than six months without a single offer. The sellers were anxious, and their agent wasn’t sure just what to do. “Remodel the ...

FHA 203(k) loans provide funding to finance both a home's purchase and the cost of repairing it. If you qualify, you can obtain one from an FHA-approved lender. This type of loan is reserved for ...

Whether you're buying a fixer-upper or just want to modernize the kitchen of a dated home before you move in, a FHA 203(k) loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) could be the ...

Are you interested in buying a fixer-upper, but don't have the cash to remodel it? Or maybe you have saved money for remodeling and you've found a house you love, but your lender won't allow you to ...

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