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Older homes or so called "handyman
specials" however create great buying opportunities, especially for
first-time homebuyers because of their reduced price compared to new
home sales - not to mention the charm and convenient location of
most older homes.
The problem is that older homes usually
require major repairs and upgrades - repairs that lenders will
require to be taken care of prior to closing.
And since most new homebuyers typically
do not have the extra savings to pay for needed repairs, older homes
are typically purchased by investors with "deep pockets" willing to
pay cash for these properties.
The FHA 203(k) loan program was designed
by HUD to address these issues and make purchasing older homes a
great buying opportunity for everyone.
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