Bathrooms have overtaken kitchens as the most popular remodeling project, according to a newly released survey by the National Association of Home Builders. “Small-scale renovations are slowly becoming just as popular as large-scale projects, as seen with bathroom remodeling becoming more common than kitchens,” says 2018 NAHB Remodelers Chair Joanne Theunissen. “Home owners are finding […]
Fannie, Freddie plan to modify credit scoring, servicing, appraisals
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced on December 21, 2017, the release of its 2018 Scorecard, which outlines the conservatorship priorities for the GSEs. The FHFA announced Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are expected to maintain, in a safe manner, credit availability and foreclosure prevention activities for new and refinance mortgages in order to foster […]
Tips for Choosing a Reputable O fallon Remodeling Contractor
With the number of foreclosed or bank-owned properties floating around out there, I often speak with folks who are preparing to embark on a renovation project. Unfortunately, with a rise in remodeling comes a flood of disreputable contractors looking to cash in. I do my best to protect people by providing referrals to reputable defense […]
