Builders and home buyers paid the price as supplies dropped, but the outlook for new construction is improving. January - February 2021 by Daniel Bortz Key takeaways: COVID-19 dramatically disrupted the lumber supply chain affecting home building.Lumber prices have been highly volatile since the spring.An uptick in…
Necessary Improvements First Time Homeowners Shouldn't Forget: With the tight housing market most buyers have experienced in the past 6 months, many buyers have been purchasing homes that requires updates to structural and mechanical systems. Many new homebuyers focus their repair budget on aesthetics…
New Trends For A Home Office: Certain housing trends emerging from the pandemic likely will outlast the virus, real estate professionals predict. The home has become more than a living space. The suburbs have become a hot place to be in the pandemic. Some…
When looking to buy a home built prior to 2010, a very important consideration is the age of the air conditioning system. In 2010, the EPA banned the use of R22 refrigerant (the stuff that makes the air conditioner chill the air). At that…
Curious about which home features are most important to buyers? A recent survey by Porch.com reveals that the number 1 most sought-after home feature amongst buyers is a back porch or deck. Close 2nd and 3rd were a newly renovated kitchen and hardwood flooring. The ever-popular…