Creative Ways to Give Your Bathroom New Life
In a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders, bathrooms surpassed kitchens as the most popular remodeling project. In the survey, 81 percent of remodelers reported that they completed bathroom remodels in 2017 followed by 78 percent who completed kitchen projects. According to Remodeling Magazine's 2018 Cost vs. Value Report, the average cost.....
Real Estate Niche: Luxury Student Housing That Gets an “A”
Rising Demand for Luxurious Student Housing Housing options for college students have expanded exponentially, not unlike the choice of majors and courses now available. And after freshman year, the housing that students can move into both on and off campus is light years from what most of their parents experienced decades before in uninspired buildings.....
Homes for Millennials: Walkable Lifestyle, New Urban Communities
While some young millennials opt to move to the suburbs for extra space, good schools and affordable housing, a contingent of these younger homebuyers gravitate to an urban lifestyle where they can walk to restaurants, bars, bookstores and coffee shops. According to the National Association of Realtors®, 62 percent of millennials prefer to live in.....
Home Damage: How to Recover from a Disaster
When you’re in the thick of a natural or manmade disaster impacting your home, it can be tough to know where to turn for help. Your first priority should always be your safety – and the safety of your family and neighbors. Whether the damage to your home comes from a flood, a hurricane, a.....
What Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Mean to Buyers
The times they are a-changin’. And that goes for mortgage payments as well. According to Realtor.com, rising home prices and steadily increasing interest rates pushed the average monthly mortgage payment up nearly 14.5 percent nationwide between June 2017 and June 2018, making homes less affordable than before. If you haven’t checked rates lately, you might.....
6 Tips to Hiring a Qualified Contractor
Summer is a popular time for home-improvement projects, whether it’s a roof replacement, kitchen remodel or new pool. But how can you be sure you’re hiring the right contractor? Finding a reputable and qualified home-improvement contractor is a decision that’s not to be taken lightly. Mishaps are not uncommon during renovations, whether it’s a pipe.....