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....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 21, 2021 | Home Ownership
Here are three more update suggestions: 4. Change Cabinet Hardware. New pulls and handles can change the look of cabinetry and update the design of kitchens and bathrooms. They can be different from room to room or match in each for a more integrated look. The trick...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Oct 24, 2021 | Home Ownership, Uncategorized
If you are building or remodeling and your kitchen and will have an island, here are 6 tips: Use for Seating. The best use of a kitchen island is seating. Kitchens are the center of a home and where the family collects. Additional seating for meetings and meals is...