If you live in Prescott, chances are you understand how even though we have a lot of new build homes, the majority of homes here are fairly old. As you can see in the graphic below, of the 601 single-family homes currently listed in Prescott, Arizona, 426 of them were built prior to 2009!
Older homes can tend to scare buyers away, but that doesn’t always need to be the case. Perhaps baring homes with larger ticket item fixes such as roofs and foundation issues, other fixer uppers you view don’t need to be so scary. Older homes can not only be an investment opportunity depending on the area they are in, but with a little TLC, they can also have potential to be the dream home you’ve always wanted.
The problem here is that most people don’t have the money to both buy a home and then invest thousands of dollars into it to make it their dream home, so what are they supposed to do then?
The same could be said for those who already own their home. Perhaps they are living in a more dated house and would love to do some of those renovations they’ve always dreamed of. Knocking down a wall, getting granite countertops, and so many other things. Where do homeowners get the money to do this if they haven’t been able to save for it over the years?
The answer to both these questions could quite possibly be a renovation loan. A renovation loan can look like a lot of different things depending on what you are qualified for. With new home buyers it can mean rolling the cost of fixing up your home into the same loan you’re using to finance your home. This means you can renovate that fixer upper right away and not “sometime in the future.” For current homeowners, a renovation loan might look like refinancing to roll the coast of upgrading your home into your loan.
Can you imagine buying a home that you plan to “one day” make your own, but instead of one day, you get to renovate it right away? Or, can you imagine being a homeowner and finally being able to get rid of that gaudy shag carpet and laminate counters?
Well, a renovation loan might be your answer and they aren’t as scary as perhaps you’ve heard. Don’t believe us? Why not talk to the experts? Tamara Jakubos with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation specializes in renovation loans! Having helped numerous other clients with renovation loans in the past, she could tell you more about them and possibly help you with your own renovation loan.
Give her a call today, she’d love to answer your questions and see if you qualify for one of Fairway’s multiple renovation loan programs!
Tamara Jakubos
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
tamara.jakubos@fairwaymc.com, 480-467-3010