Yearly Archives: 2022
The 4 Extra Costs of Selling a Property
An extensive green roof can support 25 pounds per square foot, while an intensive green roof can support 150 pounds per square foot. Intensive roofs require significantly more work to care for the plant life, while the greenery on extensive roofs grows with little to no maintenance.
Green Roofing 101: What are the Benefits?
As people work to battle climate change, they are installing green roofs filled with eco-friendly components. Green roofs can be atop residential and commercial structures with flat or slanted roofs. They need drainage systems, waterproofing, and root blocking features to maintain the roof’s structural integrity. Before you install plants on your roof, consult with a company like Primo Roofing and Solar.
How To Make Income From Your Home Right Now
The housing market has been upward over the past few years. There are several reasons for the upward appreciation in homeownership, from increased remote work availability and an increased interest in larger homes, especially ones with a yard, to simply more people on the market looking to buy
VA awards $431 million in grants to help at-risk Veterans and their families
On Aug. 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $431 million in grants to 258 non-profit organizations across the nation to help homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families
At 35-Year Rent Inflation High, Homes Guarantee Campaign Demands Federal Action on Rent Inflation
People’s Action’s Homes Guarantee campaign today demanded federal action on rent inflation in a media briefing with allies and tenant leaders. The briefing included the release of an economic analysis co-written with Groundwork Collaborative on rent inflation and polling by Data for Progress
SHOWCASE… Atlanta’s Grandest Real Estate Trade Show Returns In-Person for First Time Since 2019
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA) and First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) present the annual SHOWCASE Real Estate Trade Show. Thousands of visitors, hundreds of vendors, and speakers who are leaders in the Real Estate industry come together to share the latest and greatest tips and tools for real estate professionals.
As Part of the Historic $445 Million Investment, Mayor Bowser Announces Selection of 11...
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced the selection of 11 affordable housing projects from the General Evaluation Round
Senior Home Equity Exceeds Record $11.12 Trillion
Homeowners 62 and older saw their housing wealth grow by 4.91 percent or $520 billion in the first quarter to a record $11.12 trillion from Q4 2021, according to the latest quarterly release of the NRMLA/RiskSpan Reverse Mortgage Market Index.
Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in the Second Quarter of 2022
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.64 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the second
Samuel Kooris & Alchemy Ventures Growing Real Estate in NYC & Kansas City
Samuel Kooris is the founder of Alchemy Ventures, which is a real estate investment company. While the company was founded in 2014, he has many more years of experience as an investor
Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Offices to Lower Energy Costs and Deploy Clean Power Nationwide
Two New DOE Offices Will Support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Investments to Modernize the Electric Grid, Help States
AARP The Magazine Exclusive: Tyler Perry’s Journey From Homelessness to Award-Winning Success
Producer, writer, actor, studio owner and philanthropist Tyler Perry shares the highs and lows of his decades-long career, and how he helped others along his way
Housing Affordability Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession
Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, low existing inventory and elevated home prices contributed to housing affordability falling to its lowest point since the Great Recession in the second quarter of 2022.
7 Signs Your Kitchen Is Ready For An Upgrade
Your kitchen is the most valuable space in the home. It is the heart of your home and often serves as the meeting place of the family. However, there are times when the kitchen often goes neglected, and you do not see the obvious signs of wear and tear. Here are some signs that your kitchen is ready for the big upgrade.
Kentwood Advantage gives new home buyers and sellers help in a shifting market
Innovative program adds iBuyer instant offers, buy-before-you-sell solutions, and pre-listing home improvements for sellers; Cash offers and rent-to-own options for home buyers
Biden-Harris Administration announces $1 Billion in Community Wildfire Defense Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. This new, five-year
Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance Regarding Senator Brown’s Fair Access to Financial...
Nikitra Bailey, Executive Vice President at the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), issued the following statement regarding Senator Sherrod Brown’s Fair Access to Financial Services Act of 2022
Hybrid Appraisals Can Offer New Opportunities for Appraisers: The Appraisal Journal
Appraisers should be prepared with the knowledge necessary to meet the demand for bifurcated or hybrid appraisals, according to an article published this week in The Appraisal Journal.
The Association of Professional Builders Identifies Key Warning Signs for Residential Home Builders
The Association of Professional Builders (APB), a leading business coaching service for custom home builders, with members in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, today identified five key warning signs that indicate a residential building company may be headed for trouble.
A Comprehensive Guide on the Best Homeowners Insurance
First-time homebuyers make up 38% of all home sales on average. While buying your first home is exciting, it also takes work. You’ll have requirements to complete the purchase
