TIM GRISSETT's (gtim) Blog

You're finally ready to take the plunge and become a homeowner! But just how much house can you afford? Just because your mortgage lender approves you for a certain amount, you don't have to spend that much. You're the one that has to make the mortgage payment every month, so it should be one you...

The gutters and downspouts on your home are intended to channel rainwater away from your home and its foundation.  When they're blocked and not functioning properly they can lead to the gutters coming loose, wood rot and mildew, staining of painted surfaces, and even worse, foundation issues or w...

You've seen the television commercials. A well-known actor sings the praises of reverse mortgages and promises fast debt relief if you agree to one. But what is a reverse mortgage? Do you qualify for one? When should homeowners consider a reverse mortgage?What Is a Reverse Mortgage?A reverse mort...

When it comes to listing your home, you want everything to go smoothly. If you make a mistake during the listing process, you might end up getting less than your home is worth or find that it takes significantly longer to sell your home than it should. To stay ahead of the game and improve your c...

It has been more than three years since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, paving the way for the continued increase of LGBT married couples purchasing homes, according to the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals’ (NAGLREP) second annual LGBT Real ...

More spiders will likely be building their webs inside homes this fall. The arachnids from gardens and backyards often creep inside when the weather turns colder. But they also may already be there and just more willing to show themselves in the fall to homeowners.  JasonGillman - MorgueFile  Hom...

If you're in the market to buy your first home, one of the best things you can do is get your real estate vocabulary in gear. Why? Because words matter, and soon you'll need to know your real estate lingo to talk wisely, and with confidence, about one of the most important investments you'll ever...

CoreLogic recently released their Home Price Index Report. One of the key indicators used in the report to determine the health of the housing market was home price appreciation. CoreLogic focused on appreciation from July 2013 to July 2018 to show how prices over the last five years have fared.T...

A few days before you sign the documents to finalize your purchase of a home, you’ll have the chance to take one last look through the property. The final walk-through is your last opportunity to confirm that the house is in similar or better condition than it was when it went under contract, and...

Get that classic lookTrends come and go, but you don't want to be redecorating every time they do. Decorate in a sophisticated way that lasts longer and works better. Use the inherent character of your home to decorate! It adds authenticity to your designs. If you renovate, do so to bring out the...