This Ohio city will pay for residents to fix up their homes

Update: Applications for the expanded house repair grant program were slated to open July 8, but will now open July 22, Middletown communications manager Clayton Castle told The Enquirer on Monday. This story has been updated to reflect the new

How to Pay for Home Renovations Without Breaking the Bank

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The home renovation process often starts with something simple, such as a homeowner’s desire to replace the ugly tile in the bathroom that they’ve put up with long enough, or the need to repurpose an unused dining room

How Your Home Can Pay For Emergency Repairs

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Key takeaways

  • Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit can be an option to help cover emergency home repair costs.
  • Benefits of using HE loans and HELOCs include lower interest

25 Easy Home Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone Else to Do

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Making small repairs from time to time is part and parcel of owning a home. While you can spend hundreds, or even thousands, each year to have a professional handle these odd jobs, tackling them on your own

These Mortgages And Loans Pay For Home Renovations

Key takeaways

  • There are multiple loan options for people who want to borrow money to improve or renovate their home.
  • Loans that use your home as collateral, including home equity loans and HELOCs, can have tax advantages.
  • Loans that don’t

How to pay for home improvements

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Key takeaways

  • Prequalify with multiple lenders to get the best terms when looking into

How To Pay For Emergency Home Repairs

Key takeaways

  • Financial experts suggest setting aside 1% to 4% of your home’s value annually for repairs and maintenance.
  • Even with homeowners insurance and an emergency fund, taking out a loan might be a feasible way to cover emergency home