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So You've Bought Yourself A Fixer-Upper!

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Andrea Goolsby

RE/MAX Unlimited

10850 Hwy 412 W

Lexington, TN 38351

Office: 731-249-5376

Cell: 731-845-9132

 

Just bought a foreclosed property/fixer upper that needs some work? Depending on how much work needs to be done, this can be an extremely intimidating project to take on. And if you’re doing it in a new town, where you might not necessarily know your way around yet, it can be even more challenging. I’ve put together a quick post on getting started with your home improvement projects in and around Northville. Comment with any ideas, suggestions, or reviews of local businesses you’ve used in the past for your own renovation efforts.

First of all, the Township of Northville offers a home improvement loan program that you might want to check out before you get started on any ambitious projects. There’s also an energy efficient home improvement tax credit in the state of Michigan. Consider energy-efficient and green options for your home if you can—not only are tax credits involved, but it could save you headaches and alleviate your conscience in the long run. And finally, take a look at the HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) site for more info on the 203(k), a program that assists those who wish to finance the renovations on their home.

So, you’ve bought the home. It’s been appraised and you have an idea of what kinds of projects you’re looking at and what needs to happen first. What now?

First, go through your list of all the renovations you need to make and decide what you can (or are willing) to do yourself and what you can’t. You may or may not need permits to carry out your projects depending on what they are—this is a good resource for figuring out whether you’ll need one or not. Then, call a contractor for the tasks you won’t be taking on yourself. Angie’s List has reviews and information on contractors in the area, as well as The Contractors Directory.

This is where it starts to get technical. I’m not a builder or contractor, so I can’t walk you through each individual project. But, I can point you in the direction of more resources that I think will be helpful for you. Check out Hometown Junk Removal for waste and recycling options, Northville’s website, and HGTV’s site which is chock full of tutorials and informative articles.

Great article by Patti Mullen.

Agent in Northville, MI

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