Author: Scott Gibbons

 

 

With spring buying season in full swing, potential homebuyers are flooding into homes they saw on realtor.com® and in person with the help of a REALTOR®. It’s an exciting time, full of possibility and hope,but it is easy to forget that, while you’re playing home inspector, the space currently belongs to someone else. Still, buyers need to get a full picture of what they’re buying. So, where do you draw the line; what is permitted and what should you restrain yourself from doing? The National Association of REALTORS® consumer site HouseLogic has buyers covered… Read More
Source: REALTOR News

 

Story Idea – How to NOT Get Scammed by a Contractor   

While the majority of contractors are honest professionals, it is still important for homeowners to be aware of possible scammers, frauds or swindlers when hiring a contractor before undergoing a remodel. Consumers should be wary of contractors who ask for money upfront. According to the Better Business Bureau, contractors who say they need a significant percentage of the project price in advance are more likely to disappear with the money or do sub-par work with the impression they can’t… Read More
Source: REALTOR News

Story Idea – Real Estate Firms are Concerned About Millennials

According to a new report from NAR, real estate firms are worried about millennials and their presence, or lack thereof, in the real estate market. When it comes to homeownership, 52 percent of firms are concerned with millennials’ ability to buy a home because of stagnant wage growth, their debt-to-income ratios and a slow job market. Thirty-four percent of firms are concerned with millennials’ reputation as the ‘sharing generation’ affecting their overall view of… Read More
Source: REALTOR News

Story Idea – Making the Most of a Small Home’s Storage

When it comes to small houses, every square inch of space is valuable and there are plenty of underused nooks and crannies that, with a little creativity, can be transformed into useful storage spaces. For example, installing pullout drawers under stairs can add about two square feet of storage per drawer and is the perfect way to store towels, linens and seasonal items. Utilizing ceiling space in closets can also add up to 12 square feet of extra storage: suspend two pieces of wire across a closet ceiling and use… Read More
Source: REALTOR News

Story Idea – Selling a Home? Consider Staging!

Most home sellers know the importance of keeping their house clean and clutter free while it is on the market, but sometimes, taking a few extra steps can make all the difference. That is where staging comes in. According to a report from the National Association of REALTORS®, 62 percent of seller’s agents say that staging a home will decrease the amount of time it spends on the market. Buyers also need to be able to picture themselves living in a house, and 77 percent of buyer’s agents say that staging makes it… Read More
Source: REALTOR News