Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards This recall involves cooktops with a glass cooking surface, touch controls, radiant and downdraft radiant models sold under the Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir brands with the following model numbers. They were manufactured from December 2016 through July 2019. The brand name is printed on the cooktop and the model...
Let's Celebrate the National Roof Over Your Head Day December 3rd As noted on the National Calendar, it was “created as a day to be thankful for what you have, starting with the roof over your head. There are many things that we have that we take for granted and do not stop to appreciate how fortunate we are for having them.” From bungalows to cottages, and farmhouses to treehouses, today...
If you live in Southern California, no doubt you have seen what's happening with home prices. They keep going up, and up, and up. Your friends, family have bought homes, you have seen their net worth increase on account of it, and perhaps you are wondering if you should follow suit! There are some fundamental questions you need to ask yourself....
While there are many factors that come into play as to when the best time is to sell a home, there are seasonal advantages. Nationwide, statistics prove that from March to April or May is when sales activity reaches its highest point for home sales. Traditionally, the spring brings warmer weather and a general feeling of optimism. Buyers come out of the woodwork at peak buying season. The downside to...
The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market’s demand for it. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions” for their monthly REALTORS Confidence Index. Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship...
As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs in retirement. According to the National Association of Exclusive Buyers...