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Why these overlooked homes may deserve another look...

   Most buyers watch the newest listings first. That makes sense—but it may also cause them to overlook homes with longer days on market, commonly called DOM.

A high-DOM home is not automatically a bad home. Sometimes it signals a problem. Other times, it may represent an opportunity that deserves another look.

What could a high-DOM home offer a buyer?

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A Smarter Way to Buy a Home That Needs Work

This may be the FHA option you’ve been looking for.

Not every great home is move-in ready. The FHA 203(k) renovation-loan programs may allow qualified buyers to combine the purchase of a home and eligible improvements into one loan.

I broke down how the program works, what types of improvements may qualify, and the difference between the Limited and Standard FHA 203(k).

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