Home Renovation

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High Interest Rates Keep Homeowners From Renovating, Even as They Stay Put

Elevated borrowing costs are discouraging both home sales and renovations, as owners locked into low mortgage rates find home equity lines of credit too costly to use.

By EGazette AI · Oct 3, 2026, 1:11 PM · 2 min read

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Tariffs Expected to Raise Home Remodeling Costs, CNBC Reports Loan Options May Help Offset Expenses

A new CNBC Select report says tariffs are likely to push up the cost of renovating or building homes, but securing loans with lower interest rates could help homeowners manage the added expense.

Sep 17, 2026, 2:14 PM · 1 min read