The United States home values grew by a record $1.95 trillion between 2018 and 2019 to stand at a whopping $ 31.8 trillion. This growth represents 1.5 times the current Gross Product in the U.S. Homeowners have something to smile about now with the rapid expansion of the housing market. If you intend to list […]
So, you’ve found your dream home? It’s hard to truly find all the flaws of a house without actually spending time in it. You’re going to want to really know your home inside and out before making your investment. The best way to begin understanding your future home inside and out is with a pre-purchase […]
Can you survive without a shower for 7 days? Ashley, a mother of three, had to do just that. It was Friday morning when the water suddenly stopped running. Desperate, she called her landlord, to let him know what was going on. “I’ll send a guy out to look at the well this weekend.”, he replied. […]
One of the main benefits of owning a property is that the home itself increases in value over time. That means, granted there is no ’08-style fallout in the housing market, homeowners are building wealth the longer they sit with their home. When it’s finally time to sell the home it can be for a […]
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In a seller’s market, you’ll have to be quick and effective when it comes to buying a house. Buying homes in a seller’s market can be stressful because there aren’t many homes for sale, so owners can list them for whatever they’d like. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to settle with an overpriced […]
When you are buying a home, the inspection process is a valuable tool. It alerts to conditions or issues and helps determine the correct value of the home. If you are the seller, an inspection will spotlight things that should be fixed to increase the overall property value of the home. Basement mold requires immediate […]
If there’s one piece of advice everyone will tell you while buying a home, it’s to get a home inspection. By all accounts, most people list. In fact, the US General Accountability Office says around 86% of home buyers request a home inspection. The problem is that not all inspections are equal. Some inspectors are […]
A chimney fire is the last thing you want after buying a new house. Let’s face it, not many people think about the chimney when they get a new place. Yet 27% of all heating fires in the home start with a dirty chimney. Start things off right by making sure your home’s chimney will […]
When it’s time to sell your house, chances are your roof isn’t one of the first things that come to mind. But while you may not give it much thought, a bad roof can be a major deal breaker to home buyers. That’s because house hunters know that roofs come at a premium. And if […]
Did you know that about half of millennials regret the choices they made when purchasing their homes? Of these, one in five singled out frustration from the damage they did not know existed as the reason for their disenchantment. With this in mind, a home inspection should be top of your list when buying a […]
In 2018, over 6 million homes changed ownership in the United States. If you’re looking to be on the purchasing end of these transactions this year, it’s evident you won’t be alone. Buying a home, especially for the first time, is an exciting time. From hunting for your ideal (or dream) property to the time […]
Ohio home inspectors will need an operating license after the Senate Bill 255 was signed into law in January 2019. One of the licensing requirements is 80 hours of online or class training. As a first-time buyer or looking for a new house, you need to make sure that all the conditions of the house […]
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