by Todd Bird | Nov 13, 2019 | Show Prep
Homeowners will spend less money on renovations next year. As a result, experts say it could be troubling to the economy. Home improvement spending is slated to decline by 0.3% for the first time in a decade following years of growth. That’s according to Harvard...
by Todd Bird | Oct 17, 2019 | Show Prep
Bodies were found on lot in the ’80s Just in time for Halloween… Fearless home-buyers in the market for a Chicago-area home are interested to know that the house built on the land where the bodies of a serial killer had been found is up for sale. In recent days,...
by Todd Bird | Oct 17, 2019 | Show Prep
The Central Park Tower, as it’s known, is currently under construction in New York City and has officially topped out at 1550 feet making it the tallest residential building in the world. The building will contain a mix of condos, retail, and a hotel. In total, the...
by Todd Bird | Oct 17, 2019 | Show Prep
Foreclosure rates across the country have reached their lowest level in 20 years. Even more, we can credit the high home values for the good times. So, research shows that only four-tenths of one percent of U.S. homes were in foreclosure in July 2019. That’s...
by Todd Bird | Oct 16, 2019 | Show Prep
When asked about top community features, Millennials ranked park areas No. 1, according to the National Association of Home Builders. In fact, 47% of all respondents say it’s having a park nearby was “desirable”. Another outdoor activity space Millennials wanted was...
by Todd Bird | Oct 16, 2019 | Show Prep
The increasing number of “100-year storms” is causing homeowners to put a bigger emphasis on disaster-proof design. And, it’s not just new construction but existing homes too. However, homeowners in storm-prone areas are worried about damage from winds, rains,...