by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 12, 2022 | Home Ownership
Kitchen and bathroom faucets are one of the most common upgrades during a remodeling project. 81% of renovating homeowners upgrade their kitchen faucet, while 88% upgrade their bathroom faucet according to Houzz. Here are two trends in faucets: 1. Pull-Down Designs....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 4, 2022 | Home Ownership
Homeowners in governmentally specified flood zones are at a greater risk of damage from flooding. Flooding damage is not covered by homeowners’ insurance policies. And if using a loan to buy, expensive mandatory flood insurance may be required by the lender....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 2, 2022 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
The Woke movement has hit real estate. Realtor.com and Redfin are deleting crime data listed on their websites because it could “perpetuate racial inequity.” Realtor.com removed its crime map from all search results to “level the playing field.”. Redfin doesn’t think...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 26, 2022 | Home Ownership
LEED is a system that rates now green a building is. It is a nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of green buildings. LEED certification rates structures based on water and energy efficiency, sustainability of the site,...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 28, 2021 | Home Ownership, Mortgages + Lending
Reverse Mortgages. Reverse mortgages are an ideal tool for the retired or soon to be. I have written several times about this option, the most recent in Should You Get a Reverse Mortgage? A reverse mortgage is available to those 62 and older and typically results in a...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 7, 2021 | Home Ownership
Incorporate Storage. There is usually never enough cabinet space in a kitchen. So make sure you add storage capability to your island. As well as the typical front side cabinets and drawers, add cabinets to back side to maximize your storage space. Multiple Outlets....
