REbuildUSA Blog - General

REALTOR® Conference & Expo - Anaheim, CA!

REbuildUSA — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:10:00 GMT

It’s that time again! The leaves are turning colors, time to pull out your cozy sweaters, and enjoy the Annual REALTORS® Conference & Expo!

The Future of Home Buying

REbuildUSA — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:57:00 GMT

Twenty-year lending industry veteran Joe Daly knows quite a bit about FHA's Streamlined 203(k) loan program... it makes sense that when he decided to work with a home improvement retailer for his borrowers' Streamlined 203(k) renovations, he made the decision to work with Lowe's and REbuildUSA...

FHA EXTENDS 'ANTI-FLIPPING WAIVER' TO HELP STABLIZE HOUSING MARKET

REbuildUSA — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:55:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - In an effort to continue stabilizing home values and improve conditions in communities experiencing high foreclosure activity, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner David H. Stevens today extended FHA's temporary waiver of the agency's 'anti-flipping rule.'

Gearing Up for a New Year of Rebuilding America

Dennis Walsh — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:17:00 GMT

For all of us at REbuildUSA, 2010 seemed to fly by at lightning speed as we spread the "203k Gospel" and continued building the infrastructure to support our growing program. Along with our friends at Lowe's, we traveled the country sharing our REbuildUSA dream with thousands of professionals throughout the real estate and mortgage industries. As 2011 comes to life, we begin our journeys again bringing new 203k Specialists onboard to help the many people contacting us everyday looking for someone to help them make the most of the power of the FHA 203k.

RISMEDIA.COM ARTICLE: Helping Buyers become Homeowners...

REbuildUSA — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:02:00 GMT

By Stephanie Andre

RISMEDIA, January 5, 2011—There are times in life when we all need a little bit of help. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or someone looking for a fresh start, today’s market can be challenging; however, it is also ripe with opportunity and possibilities. That’s where Lowe’s comes in to lend a helping hand.

A Visit to Washington D.C. -- Renovating the FHA 203k

REbuildUSA — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:27:00 GMT

Having delivered a live seminar on November 12th in Beltway, MD, Teresa and I enjoyed a beautiful Fall weekend in Washington D.C. This is a very pretty place to be when the leaves are changing colors, especially when it was as warm and sunny as we experienced. On Monday I was honored to participate in a roundtable discussion at HUD/FHA headquarters focused on improving the 203k program. In effect, we were gathered to discuss renovating the renovation loan itself!

Lowe's, REbuildUSA Launch Program to Support FHA Streamlined 203(k) Loan

REbuildUSA — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:44:00 GMT

RISMEDIA, September 17, 2010—In today’s housing market, many homes for sale are in need of repairs and renovations. The FHA Streamlined 203(k) program helps add money into a mortgage for repairs and renovations. Lowe’s and REbuildUSA are partnering to bring a national in-store program offering customers a one-stop destination for all of their repairs, renovation products and services needs.

REbuildUSA Road Show Kicks Off - Crossing the Nation

REbuildUSA — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:28:00 GMT

Although we've been delivering many live education sessions at various industry events since last November, our team is gearing up for a series of free live events presented to real estate professionals nationwide.

Perfect Storm of Opportunity -- But Not Just For REO's

Dennis Walsh — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:45:00 GMT

In my travels across the country, I often talk about the "Perfect Storm" of opportunity that's now available to millions of Americans through the use of the FHA 203k Renovation Loan Program. And now with the support of our Project Portal™, professional members and partners at REbuildUSA, it's much easier than ever before for people to take advantage of these great opportunities.

... What's important to recognize is that while what we offer here at REbuildUSA is an ideal solution for many of these distressed properties, the 203k and other renovation loans are not just for REO's and short sales.

FHA 203k Offers Great Opportunities for Investors Too!

Dennis Walsh — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:51:00 GMT

We all know that investors can’t buy homes themselves using the FHA 203k … but does that mean they’re left on the sidelines when it comes to applying the power of our favorite renovation loan? Absolutely not! Get the word out to your investor friends that there’s an amazing new opportunity for them to make a great return on distressed properties in distressed condition across America.