Category Archives: Home Improvments

Renovation Make Over, Features of the FHA 203k Streamline Loan

The FHA 203k Streamline program has gained popularity recently because of the amount of foreclosed homes that are being purchased are in need of repair.  The FHA 203k streamline program can be utilized both as a FHA refinancing option as … Continue reading

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6 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling

You dream about a bathroom that’s high on comfort and personal style, but you also want materials, fixtures, and amenities with lasting value. Wake up! You can have both. A bathroom remodel is a solid investment, according to Remodeling Magazine’s … Continue reading

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Build Instant Equity; The Secret Loan Program

5 Secret Ways To Add Value To Your Home. Adding value to your home to build equity isn’t really a secret. The problem is that so many people don’t have the equity right now to finance home improvements which then add … Continue reading

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Use the 203K Loan for a Refinance??

It’s no secret.  Interest rates are excellent right now. They are hovering near all time historical lows. Homeowners all across the nation are cashing in on this opportunity and lowering their monthly payment, fixing their adjustable rate mortgage or consolidating … Continue reading

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203k Consultants: Emergency-Egress Windows Too Small

An undersized egress window in a bedroom can spell disaster in a fire. The one thing that 203k Consultants and Appraisers  often fail to check is the required emergency-egress window from a sleeping room. As a 203k contractor, this is … Continue reading

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Norwalk, CA – Homeowner Needs Help With Permits

This home owner in Norwalk, CA hired a contractor who completed this remodel without getting permits or getting a city building inspection. Singer Construction will pull permits, provide plans and conduct final inspections with city building officials. Incoming search terms:block … Continue reading

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Planting Grass Seeds vs. Installing Sod

You want to plant a lawn, but don’t know whether to plant grass seed or lay sod.  Which works better?  Which will give you the best long-term results?  Depending upon where you live, one will work better than the other.  … Continue reading

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Irrigation Sprinker Systems Save Money and Time

Unless you have unlimited time and patience to hand water or move hoses, it is probably in your best interest to install a sprinkler system to water your lawn. The following tools and tips will assist you in planning an … Continue reading

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Natural Granite Stone Counter Tops

“Orange County Homeowners are moving away from tile countertops, which are difficult to maintain, in favor of natural stone, solid surfaces and environmentally friendly ‘green’ products,” says Margaret Began, owner and showroom manager of StoneWerks Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA. … Continue reading

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Two Big Banks Getting Out of Reverse Mortgages

The nation’s two biggest providers of reverse mortgages are no longer offering the reverse mortgage loans, as the economics of the business have come under pressure.  Wells Fargo, the largest provider, said on Thursday that it was leaving the business, … Continue reading

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