Episode Summary:

Join us for a special episode with returning guest Karen Wood as we explore renovation loans. Learn how to finance both your home purchase and improvements, whether at acquisition or later. Karen discusses the best loans for different renovations, loan calculations, and the do's and don'ts of renovation loans. Discover the key differences and similarities between renovation and construction loans to find the right fit for your project. Tune in for expert insights on smart home financing!

Guest Bio:

With over 20 years in the industry in various production and operations roles, Karen Wood has a solid working knowledge of a wide variety of loan programs and an understanding of the ebb and flow of underwriting guidelines. If she doesn’t know the answer off hand, she knows how to find it., As Karen began to get more comfortable with navigating the complexity of each individual transaction, she found the love of helping a family get into their first home, or an empty nester on fixed income be able to refinance to afford a better lifestyle. At the end of the day, helping folks get and stay in their homes is what’s kept her in the business so long- despite the myriad of constant guidelines and regulatory changes over the years. Karen is a 35+ year transplant of Houston, she lives in Tomball with her two kiddos, and three dogs.

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