Mike's 203k Blog

I have the need of a great home inspector in the Boise ID area.We have 203k projects backing up and need a good home inspector or contractor to step up and become a 203k consultant. If you know of a good home inspector or contractor looking to increase their business, please provide their contact...

I was about 15 years old when I was in the backyard playing when my father screamed bloody murder... I could imagine what happened. When I opened the back door, soap bubbles were up to my chest high and pouring out the door. My dad isn't one to over react but he sure did that day. "What do we do?...

I thought you all might enjoy something funny. Our dog is a 7-lb Maltipoo named "Samantha Little Dog," which is her Chaktah Indian name. See if you can spot her. She has a small ball; I throw it and try to hit a hollow space; she gets up there, gives me a dirty look, and then dives into the hole....

Finding 20-40 203k Projects in 60 Days: A Strategic ApproachWhile it's a significant goal, securing 20-40 203k projects within 60 days is achievable with a focused and organized approach. Here's a breakdown of steps to help you reach this objective:1. Define Your Target Market Identify your ideal...

Columbia SC 203k Loan ConsultantWe have been covering Columbia SC for over twenty years now. If you need a 203k consultant or a consultant for your next HomeStyle® Renovation Mortgage project. We consult for them both and 3 other renovation loan types.Most people don't know how you might use the ...

I have been doing renovation loan consulting for 30 years now and it baffles me how many Realtors don't have a clue. We made an offer on a home and they want to know how you are going to finance it... none of their business, but they all seem to ask. I told them we'll be putting $100,000 down and...

New Orleans is a hot bed for renovation loansActually every city in America is a treasure trove for renovation lending. Peggy and I just got back from New Orleans where we had a ball. This is the French Quarter nears where we stayed. Look closely at the gutters then those two pipes, one on each s...

Higher interest rates can help your businessWhat happens when the interest starts climbing? Fewer buyers in the market make fixers that much more attractive. The  FHA still has a lower downpayment than most other loan programs. If you are doing business where there are a lot of older homes, or ho...

How many 203k's were closed in my area last year?I get asked this question regularly, so I posted it on my website and still get asked so here is the link.Click hereNow that you know that information who cares? It really doesn't matter how many were done last year in your area. I can go into any ...

After all these years... we still see our name on products in the field. We were sheet metal manufacturers many moons ago, My father was quite the innovator.I saw this on a roof the other day and it was one of his designs from about 1975 that we manufactured and sold to our retail distributors fo...