Mortgage Loans that Help with Renovations

June 27, 2009 by Pam Salls  

Home renovations can be a little daunting, but financing them doesn’t need to be.  Homebuyers considering a fixer-upper and homeowners thinking about doing major rehab work might want to consider an FHA 203K loan.

Often called rehab or renovation loans, 203K loans differ from traditional mortgage loans.  Buyers who want to purchase a home in need of repair usually have to secure a loan to buy the property, get additional financing to complete the renovation and then get a permanent mortgage to pay off the interim loans.  FHA 203K loans are made based on the ‘after-repair’ value and include an escrow account, in which the money is dispersed in draws as the necessary renovations are being completed.

Experience Roswell’s NINE Restaurant

June 26, 2009 by Pam Salls  

If you like quaint European sidewalk cafes, cozy atmosphere and good food, Roswell’s NINE Restaurant is where you want to be!

Small and quaint, reservations are generally required.  The ambiance is Old World with its century-old brick walls, pine beams and wrought iron accents.  Dine either outside on the small street front patio or inside by candlelight.  The menu is rather extensive, sure to please just about anyone.  The pastas are out of this world and the Crab Cakes are a definite ‘must have’.  For lunch, I’d recommend the yummy Baked Salmon Sandwich or the 946 Salad; both are tasty and very filling.

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