Here’s an alarming stat: About 45 percent of residential field inspections reveal a code violation, according to the Common Code Violations survey released in 2013 by the International Code Council and the National Association of Home Builders. With that said, inspectors are reporting fewer ... » Learn More about Keep an eye out: Top 10 Building Code Violations
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New condo rules could help student debt challenge
Many young adults struggle to become homeowners, with the student debt burden delaying, in part, their ability to buy, according to speakers at a regulatory issues forum on student debt and home-ownership at the 2016 Realtors® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo taking place this week in ... » Learn More about New condo rules could help student debt challenge
Nick Davis earns Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) Designation
The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is definitely the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a solid educational foundation. Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest ... » Learn More about Nick Davis earns Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) Designation
Rates on mortgages Drop, Near 2016 Lows
Rates on mortgages are hovering just above their lowest point of the year, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. Rates on mortgages Drop, To Near 2016 Lows "The Fed's decision to stand pat followed by a week of assorted unsettling news drove Treasury yields lower," says Sean ... » Learn More about Rates on mortgages Drop, Near 2016 Lows
The Salary You Need to Afford a Home in These 25 Cities
In quite a few cities in the united states, you’ll really need to have a salary higher than the U.S. median income to afford an average home. The typical American would need to make a little over $51,000 annually to afford the median-priced home -including principal, interest, taxes and insurance-in ... » Learn More about The Salary You Need to Afford a Home in These 25 Cities