TIM GRISSETT's (gtim) Blog

A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy.The price of any item, however, is determined by supply and demand, which is ho...

Of course, it is!  We haven't experienced a global pandemic in our lifetime.  We haven't had an economic shutdown like this before.  Uncertainty is understandable and people tend to fear what they don't understand. With all that said, it doesn't mean there are not opportunities for people who ca...

One of the most versatile products on the home-improvement market, tile can be used on the floor and walls of kitchens and bathrooms. But what tile you choose will depend on how you intend to use it. There are different materials and different installation techniques you need to be aware of. What...

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a lot of Americans under serious financial strain—and in an effort to relieve some of that strain, homeowners across the country are looking for mortgage relief. And for those homeowners, there are a few different options available—namely mortgage forbearance and ...

As self-isolation and social distancing stretches on, you may find yourself a bit bored just staying at home. Since there’s a big difference between choosing to stay at home and having to stay at home, even those who enjoy spending time at home may be struggling. This is why many people are start...

There are two crises in this country right now: a health crisis that has forced everyone into their homes and a financial crisis caused by our inability to move around as we normally would. Over 20 million people in the U.S. became instantly unemployed when it was determined that the only way to ...

One of the best things that we can do right now to protect both ourselves and our friends and neighbors is to stay home. Unfortunately, there are only so many times that you can watch Tiger King or listen to your kids sing along with Elsa on Disney+. You need something new to do, and it needs to ...

As the warm weather begins to return, you're likely excited to spend more time outside your house and enjoy your deck or patio. In order to prepare for nicer weather and the summer months approaching, it's time to take care of some deck spring maintenance! This can be a lot of fun and offers var...

With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if the housing market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question.Many of us experienced financial hardships, lost homes...

Every day that passes, people have a need to buy and sell homes. That doesn’t stop during the current pandemic. If you’ve had a major life change recently, whether with your job or your family situation, you may be in a position where you need to sell your home – and fast. While you probably feel...