96.5% LTV Construction to Perm Financing Nationwide with 660 Credit Score!
By Gabe Libutti
(McLean Mortgage Corporation)
Home renovations on sale Materials costs are plunging, and contractors are begging for work. Suddenly that long-postponed remodel is looking like a smart idea. If you're struggling to see a silver lining in the beaten-down real estate market, consider this one: It may be a rotten moment to sell your house, but if you've postponed a much needed renovation project on your home - replacing a rotting deck, repairing a leaky roof or updating an antiquated bathroom - now just might be the best time in years to tackle that task. The reason: Costs are starting to drop - in some cases, sharply - on everything from building materials to contractors' fees as the economy weakens and housing prices tumble. In fact, consumer spending on home improvements is off by 12% since peaking last year, accord...
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