Jim Bennetts - Senior Loan Advisor

Getting permits for renovations can keep you safe legally and financially and spare you a future headache, but not all home projects need them. Discover the types of permits available and when they're needed:

Which Home Projects Require a Permit? - Realty Times If you’re going to do a home remodeling project, determining if you need a building permit can get tricky. Permitting departments are also notoriously frustrating, largely because of their many rules that are complex and difficult to figure out. If you’re going to do the work on your own as a ho...

The newsletter provides helpful information and advice for your homebuying journey and financial well-being twice a month. This week's topic: ways to pay for home improvements.

Subscribe for Homebuying and Ownership Tips Sign up and stay tuned for this week's posts.

The latest market indicators based on changing spending patterns predict a slowdown in home remodeling and repair spending. Learn what factors are behind this downward trend.

House Remodeling and Repair Spending Expected to Slow - Today's Homeowner Spending on house remodeling is going strong, but the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University reports growth could be “easing.”

Why is owning a home becoming more expensive? Here are the main factors behind rising costs and tips for buyers and owners to avoid their impacts.

The Rising Cost of Home Ownership Millions of homebuyers flooded the housing market in 2021. Low mortgage rates plus a low supply of homes across the country made 2021 a great year to buy a home, which explains the surge in demand. However, that (coupled with the coronavirus-inspired flight from heavily populated urban areas to smal...

What's the takeaway? Make sure whatever home you choose fits your family's lifestyle and needs.

These Are the Things Second-Time Homebuyers Say New Buyers Shouldn’t Stress About The emotional intensity of buying a home is like no other. Excitement, disappointment, stress, frustration, joy — it’s all par for the course. Fortunately, second-time homebuyers have the advantage of navigating the housing market with experience on their side, which can give them greater confid...