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Tampa Home Modifications for Veterans | Home Renovation Near Tampa FL

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In an effort to assist the wounded  veterans in the Tampa Bay area , Rossi Construction, Inc. decided to provide a rundown of programs that the Veteran’s Administration offers for home modifications to accommodate injured veterans for their disabilities. There are currently three types of grants available. This article discusses two of the most popular grants. Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant (HISA): The HISA grant offers financial resources to disable veterans to make modifications to their homes to improve the overall access and mobility within the house. A particular focus is put on facilitating ease of use in the bathrooms. It is not a requirement that the disability be service related, or service incurred, but veterans with service incurred injuries will be eligible for up to $6,800.00 in grant funding. Eligibility for a HISA grant requires a doctor’s diagnosis that explains the medical reasoning for needing the home modifications, as well as bids fr

Top 5 Kitchen Counter Materials for An Elegant Kitchen

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If you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen and want a kitchen counter material that will impress, we have some helpful insights to share. With so many kitchen counter materials to choose from, it can be hard to decide on the one that best suits your needs. Here we cover five of the most popular kitchen countertop materials to use for an elegant kitchen: Granite is durable, extremely hard, and easy to clean which makes it perfect for high traffic kitchen spaces. You can find granite countertops made from many different types of stone, so you are sure to find the right color to match your kitchen design. However, because it’s an igneous rock, there will be some variation between slabs. People tend to like the variation as it gives your kitchen a unique look. Soapstone is a metamorphic rock which means it can be carved into smooth kitchen counters with ease. An important note to mention, the soapstone color may fade over time. If using soapstone as your countertop material,

Jason Rossi, Founder and Owner of Rossi Construction

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Rossi Construction has been serving the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years! Get to know the man behind the company, Jason Rossi, founder and owner. Jason has been an area resident for over 25 years and is proud to be well respected in the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas. Tell us a little more about how you started learning the construction trade at 12 years old.  I need to give credit to my Dad! If it weren’t for him, I’m not sure I’d be doing this today. During the summer of my 12 th birthday, he thought learning construction would not only be a great way for me to keep busy, but to learn the family business. We started with the basics. I helped them do siding, windows, doors, bathrooms, and roofing. Along the way, I learned different techniques and skills. Each summer, and even sometimes after school and on the weekend, I would work with my Dad and really hone in on my skillset. What motivated you to open Rossi Construction? In my teens, I learned I was not the type of pe

2 Types of Construction Loans | Tampa Construction

  Construction to Permanent:  Construction-to-permanent loans provide the funds to build the dwelling and for your permanent mortgage as well. Essentially, you borrow money to pay for the cost of building your home, and once the house is complete, the loan is then converted to a permanent mortgage. Construction Only:  A construction-only loan provides the funds necessary to complete the building of the property. The borrower is responsible for either paying the loan in full at maturity (typically one year or less) or obtaining a mortgage to secure permanent financing. Factors to Consider Before you choose your construction loan, important factors to consider: Timeline of the build and factors that can affect it (weather, etc.) Decide if you want to go through the loan process twice and consider the closing costs fees this may add To qualify for a residential construction project, you’ll need excellent credit, stable income, a good debt-to-income ratio, and funds to support a down payme