Have you come across your potential forever home but realized it needs some work?
During your house hunt for potential homes, you may come across homes that will have you thinking about a purchase plus improvement option.
Purchase Plus Improvements can include upgrades such as:
- New flooring
- Bathroom or Kitchen remodel
- New furnace and/or water heater
- New shingles
- New driveway
- Any updates that will add value to the home
- Exclusions: new appliances, window coverings, hot tubs, etc.
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These tips below will give you the tools to put your best foot forward when lenders look at your credit score during the mortgage application process.
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