He said damage is estimated at $75,000, and the home is a complete loss. Two adjacent mobile homes received radiant-heat damage, resulting in melted vinyl siding and several cracked windows.

In 2024, 74% of all buyers financed their home purchase with a mortgage, according to NAR, down from 80% in 2023. More than 90% of first-time buyers had a mortgage, while only 69% of repeat buyers ...

Once you have established a renovation fund, put 10-15% of it aside as a contingency fund so you have a bit of a buffer should any unexpected issues crop up. In order to stick to your budget ...