If your house is in need of some repairs or you want to make changes to a few things, the equity that you have built up in your home may provide a good way to pay for it. This article from HomeKeepr shares a few ideas and suggestions on what to upgrade or change. Enjoy the article and give me a call if you have any real estate needs.
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Source: HomeKeepr | Repost Houterloot 7/21/2022 -
If you’re like a lot of long-time homeowners, you’ve probably got a great deal of home equity on your hands right now. If you’ve been considering putting it to work, it’s still a decent time to take out a second mortgage or a HELOC, even as rates are starting to rise. Having so much home equity can enable you to make some very seriously needed changes to your home, either to allow you to age-in-place or to accommodate other lifestyle needs. It’s an opportunity to make major changes or upgrades, but there are certainly some ways that are better than others to use your home’s equity. We’ve got some ideas to get you started.
Freshen Up the Whole Place
There’s nothing better for the value of a house that’s not had much regular care in a while than a general sprucing up. You’ll have to go room by room, as well as take a hard look at your exterior space, to decide which items are tired and in need of repair or replacement. You’d be surprised how much difference some careful clean-up and maintenance work can really make.
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