Home Renovations

Understand the true meaning of ARV in real estate. Gain insight into how knowing your home’s after repair value can help secure financing.

No matter what the motivation for your home renovation may be, you’ll want to know that your money is well spent. RenoFi is sharing the improvements that provide the best return on investment (ROI) to increase your home's value.

An expert analysis of the cost per square foot of building a deck, replacing a deck, and building a patio in 2023. This article also provides everything a homeowner needs to know about deck labor costs.

Understand how home appraisals impact your renovation project funding. Learn how renovations can increase your home's value and maximize your return on investment post-renovation.

Paperwork and lack of information are some of the biggest reasons why most people have never used, let alone ever heard of renovation loans to finance home remodels - until RenoFi.

An expert take on the best backyard landscaping loans, and backyard renovation costs.

Looking for ways to save money on home renovations? You’re not the only one. Read on to discover some money-saving tips, and some ways to revise your project if your quote gets too expensive.

A RenoFi home renovation loan helped this New Jersey couple remodel their less-than-perfect home in their perfect location

See how this backyard went from barren to beautiful with a RenoFi Loan.

See how this entire first floor transformed with a RenoFi Loan.

Considering a home update? Here are the top tricks and tricks to reduce energy consumption and decrease your carbon footprint through home improvement projects and design.

Learn what will happen if you renovate your home without applying for the necessary building permits. Gain insight into the type of renovations homeowners can and cannot do without a local permit.

Looking to renovate or convert your garage? RenoFi will break down garage remodeling costs to get your started with this project.

Everything you need to know about building permits for your upcoming home remodel.

A new roof is not cheap. Looking for the best way to finance a new roof? Our guide will help you sort through your roof financing options.

Solar can be a great way to reduce your utility bills, but most homeowners will need to finance the panels and installation. Learn how a RenoFi loan can help!

Find the best loans to finance your next garage add-on, remodel, or detached structure project. Learn everything you need to know about garage financing.

In this article, we’ll discuss why seniors wish to age in place, provide several renovation suggestions for safe senior living, and discuss how RenoFi can help finance your home remodeling projects.

See how much you can borrow with a renovation loan for your home remodeling project, and learn more about how the home improvement loan calculator works.

Is now the right time to renovate? This article will discuss how inflation affects home improvement costs and how you can save money during this turbulent time.

How long will your renovation project take? Let’s break down the timeline on the top remodeling projects.

Learn more about RenoFi’s financing process for homeowners and what RenoFi requires from contractors.

Why does finding the right contractor always feel like the hardest part of a home renovation? You have a lot of questions, so we’ve got some answers for you. Here are all the steps to take when hiring a general contractor for your home renovation.

When it comes to permits for home improvements and renovation requirements, no city is exactly the same. Here's a guide to obtaining building permits for home improvements in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

In this guide, we’ll discuss renovating as a first time homebuyer.  Which renovations can you do in your first five years in your home? Which ones should you take on? Read on to learn more about all of your options. 

Discover the reasons why you shouldn’t rely on an FHA 203k, Fannie Mae HomeStyle or a construction loan to buy and renovate a fixer upper and learn about the alternatives.

Here’s our complete guide to designing a home office space that fits your needs. From cost, to design, to renovation planning - this article will take you through everything you need to know to get working.

Moving and renovating are both stressful events - so how can you decide?

See real stats on a homeowner’s current home value compared to the after renovated value using a RenoFi fixed rate home equity loan to finance.

Learn how a homeowner used RenoFi to transform their charming old farmhouse into the house of their dreams with modern amenities.

RenoFi can help you figure out an affordable way to build an outdoor kitchen space for the whole family. Learn more about outdoor kitchen financing!

Learn how a RenoFi loan can help you when financing a deck remodel. Building a deck or patio could be a great way to increase the value of your home.

RenoFi, the renovation enablement platform company, today announced $14 million in Series A funding. The round serves as a strong endorsement of RenoFi's vision to empower lenders to offer best-in-class financing solutions that better meet the needs of today's homeowners. Canaan led the round with new participation from NYCA Partners and CMFG Ventures. The company will use the funds to scale its business operations and product roadmap, including its first-of-its-kind renovation enablement platform for lenders.

Does your roof need to be repaired or replaced? View our guide on roof renovation cost so you know what you're up against when the time comes.

We interviewed a home renovation architect to find out everything there is to know about architectural plans for your remodeling project.

Are you planning a renovation project but are worried about going over budget? We asked expert builders and contractors to share their experience on the rooms most likely to face spiraling costs and WHY, so you can make sure it won’t happen to you.

The pandemic home renovation boom has pushed lumber prices to extremes, leaving those remodeling wondering if they should change renovation plans this year.

These are the terms you need to know when securing the financing you need for your remodel.

Ten things you really need to know before you start a major home renovation.

Trying to decide which lender is best for your home improvement loan? Make sure you don’t end up with a bank or credit union that exhibits any of these three red flags.

Regardless of whether you have a home from the 1800s or a home built in 1980, remodeling is a chance to make your home reflect you. These are 5 trends other homeowners remodeling Philadelphia have loved that will help inspire you and your own project.

We’ve asked a few recent RenoFi clients to share a few lessons they learned from their recent renovation in Philadelphia or the greater area. Here are 4 helpful tips based on their lessons learned.

These are the blogs we’re reading to get inspiration for remodeling, find out the current home design trends, and learn renovation best practices from the experts.

How well do you know your neighborhood? Before any remodeling work begins, learn about your property line, setbacks, easements and restrictions.

Just like no two contractors are exactly the same, neither are their contracts or proposals. But in order for us to help put you on the best path to a home you love, there are a few submission requirements necessary in every contract and every proposal/detailed estimate from your contractor that you should know.

Your guide to decluttering and preparing your home before your home remodel.

If you want to renovate your home during the most popular time of the year, experts say it’s time to start now.

You’re here because you’re considering a home renovation. And that means you're part of the many homeowners that say they’re planning home improvement projects in 2022. So why are home renovations now a lot more popular (and a lot less intimidating) for homeowners?

Sometimes it's not always about the numbers - sometimes renovating your home means taking care of your family and their needs. That's why many people are curious about how to pay for home renovations - well, that's where RenoFi and a home renovation loan can help.

RenoFi was started in early 2018 because of the belief that we could make a difference in millions of homeowners’ lives by empowering them to transform their homes into spaces they love with a smart and affordable financing solution. Today we are announcing that we raised our Series A of $6.4M.