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The Lawmaker Pushing for a State Fund to Help Pay for Home Repairs

A proposed bill in Pennsylvania would use the power and budget of the state government to help homeowners and small-time landlords make critical repairs to their properties, in an effort to address the growing challenges of housing affordability and climate change.  The Whole-Home Repairs Act would create a program to make grants of up to $50,000 to homeowners to pay …

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This May Be Your Best Way to Pay for Home Repairs in 2022

Image source: Getty Images Home repairs can strain your budget, but here’s a good way to cover them. Key points Home equity is up on a national level, making it easier for property owners to borrow against their homes. If you get hit with a large repair, you may want to consider a home equity loan or HELOC. The tricky …

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Here are the top home repair and maintenance jobs, and how to pay for them

With renovations and repairs being a common part of owning a home, homeowners say it is important for them to know how to do maintenance jobs, according to survey findings.  (iStock) About 70% of homeowners believe it’s important to be able to perform maintenance on their home without the help of professionals but may not know how much work that …

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