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By Kimberly Shane On December 31, 2019

2020 Home Renovation Goals

2020 Home Renovation Goals

If you are anything like me, you have been dreaming up changes to make to your house since the day you...


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Tags: Renovate, renovation, 203k Loan,

Top Posts from 2018 #3: 

It’s not a surprise to me that this was a favorite. This past year brought with it a shortage of homes...


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Tags: Renovate, reno, renovation,

With all the television shows on the home improvement channels that feature the flipped houses and fixer uppers, it has caused...


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Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Renovate, Home Buyer,

If you were to ask the question, “how much should I save for a down payment?”, you will likely get a range of answers. Some may...


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Tags: FHA loans, FHA, VA loans,

When this single mother and school teacher walked into her local Stockton Mortgage office, she was frazzled. What started out as...


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Tags: Renovate, reno, renovation,

Who doesn’t love the television show, Fixer Upper? Chip, Joanna and the Gaines children have found their way into the hearts of...

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Tags: Renovate, reno, renovation,