About the Book

REAL ESTATE'S BEST KEPT SECRET Can Change Your Life!

All across America, families and individuals are bringing their dreams of homeownership to life through the power of an amazing U.S Government-guaranteed mortgage program. At the same time, there are many more who have no idea this opportunity exists. The "secret" is the little known FHA 203k Renovation Loan Program that provides the funds for purchase or refinance along with renovation funds in a single loan! With a low down payment, you can get a great deal on a great home and remodel it to meet your tastes and needs. Acting on this opportunity can truly change your life, as well as your financial future.

Real Estate's Best Kept Secret was written specifically to help you understand the power of this amazing program and the opportunities it presents -- and then guide you successfully to the home of your dreams.

• You'll keep this easy to read renovation loan handbook at your side to guide you successfully through the process, preparing you for each of the important steps and helping you avoid potential pitfalls.
• You'll better understand how to locate the right home, negotiate the purchase, evaluate renovation costs and make better decisions regarding the overall home value as well.
• You'll learn how to work most successfully with your lender, realtor and renovation contractors along your road to 203k success.

"This is an exciting book to share with anyone with a Dream of Homeownership. Dennis and Teresa Walsh's passion and willingness to help others resonates throughout the book." - John S. Adams National Renovation Manager Prospect Mortgage

"Dennis and Teresa Walsh have once again found that special niche opportunity that can change the way real estate is done. The 203k program is a hidden gem and they lay it out in plain and simple language so you can learn and leverage this powerful tool to get the job done!" - Steve Ozonian Chief Real Estate Officer Carrington Holdings Corporation

"The U.S. housing market is plagued by an aged housing inventory. That is compounded with a lack of equity and the need for renovation and updates to be marketable. The 203K program provides real hope for those that want to improve or sell an older home. This program is critical to the revitalization of the national housing market." - Kenneth Jenny former CEO of RealEstate.com, COO of Coldwell Banker Residential Affiliates and CMO of Prudential Real Estate

"Dennis and Teresa Walsh recognized that the FHA 203K was a program that could help many people purchase and improve the homes of their dreams. In this "Must Read" book, they provide step-by-step directions for making the most of the Best Kept Secret in Real Estate." - David Horowitz International Real Estate Consultant former SRVP Education NRT, LLC

About the Author: Dennis & Teresa Walsh are respected for their innovation and contributions to America's housing industry over more than 30 years of speaking, consulting and entrepreneurial activities throughout the U.S. and beyond. As national FHA 203k, real estate and residential construction experts, the Walsh's have been featured speakers at hundreds of conventions and live events on the subject. The Walsh's founded Dennis Walsh & Associates, Inc. (DWA), the parent company of REbuildUSA, in 1988. Since that time, DWA has been in the business of delivering cutting-edge education and consulting to the world's leading real estate organizations.

Prior to DWA, both were active in a number of areas of construction and real estate. Dennis grew up working on construction sites, learning each of the building trades hands on, and eventually became a designer and builder of custom homes and major remodeling projects. He also owned and operated a factory built housing, lumber and materials supply business, providing panelized building packages for projects throughout the eastern U.S. Teresa worked in banking and earned her real estate license before taking on an ownership and management role in her family's marble, tile, stone and flooring business. In this capacity, she worked with architects, interior designers, material suppliers, builders and homeowners through various phases of the design, planning and construction process.

Based on their extensive experience in residential real estate and construction, the Walsh's recognized a unique opportunity to help consumers and real estate professionals tap into the power of the U.S. Government FHA 203k Renovation Loan program. To this end, REbuildUSA(TM) was established to help open up home ownership to many more Americans, while bringing new business to lenders, real estate professionals and the home renovation industry. REbuildUSA continues to grow its national membership which currently includes thousands of 203k Specialist real estate and mortgage professionals throughout the nation.

Presented to more than 150,000 real estate professionals throughout the US, Canada and beyond, DWA's live presentations, webinars, and designation courses, 203k Specialist (203KS), Certified New Home Specialist(TM) (CNHS) and Residential Construction Certified(TM) (RCC), are respected as the very best of their kind.