Real Rehab Loan Success Story: How One Family Turned a Fixer-Upper Into a Dream Home
When the Johnson family toured the house, they understood why others walked away. The home needed major updates, failed traditional financing, and scared off most buyers.
But with the right plan—and the right rehab loan—they saw opportunity.
The Challenge: A Home Others Rejected
The property needed:
System upgrades
Structural repairs
Safety improvements
A traditional mortgage wasn’t an option.
The Solution: An FHA 203k Example
Using an FHA 203k loan, the Johnsons were able to:
Purchase below market value
Finance all renovations
Work with a qualified consultant
Complete repairs safely and compliantly
This FHA renovation before and after story changed everything.
The Outcome: Equity and Stability
After renovation:
The home appraised significantly higher
Monthly payments remained affordable
The family built instant equity
This fixer upper success story wasn’t luck—it was strategy.
Why Process + Guidance Made the Difference
The Johnsons succeeded because they:
Chose the right rehab loan
Worked with experienced professionals
Planned before making an offer
Your success story starts with the right plan.
Don’t walk away from opportunity.
Let’s build it together and turn potential into reality.
If you’d like to learn more, click the link below for more information.
HEY, I'M WALTER L. WILLIAMS
Walter L. Williams was born and raised in the City of Detroit. He has two associate degrees, one in Applied Science Architectural Building Construction Technology from Schoolcraft Collage and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Henry Ford Collage.
Walter has been in the Building Services business for over 30 years as an Architectural Draftsperson working for Detroit Water and Sewerage, City Engineering Department and his current companies, People, Places & Things LLC, Residential Design and Space Planning, PPT Inspections, Home and Building Inspections, My Rehab Consultant, FHA HUD 203K Consultant and one of the founders of New Decade - New Home Educational.
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Upcoming Events
Online Webinars (1 hour):
January 22, 2026
Workshops (3 - 4 Hours):
January 28, 2026 - ConED Course (3-hour course on FHA 203(k) Renovation Mortgages: Unlocking Potential for Real Estate Agents
Lunch and Learn Event:
February 6, 2026 at The Java House: How to Managing Multiple Business.
Workshops (3 - 4 Hours):
February 28, 2026 (Realtors 201 - 2 - 3-hour event) at Our Gathering Place in Detroit, MI (Title Connect) is our partner on this one.
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Email: seminar@newdecadenewhome.com
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