Happy Holidays
Holidays are the perfect time to send a heartfelt thank you and warmest wishes for the season and the coming year. Thank you for your partnership. Chris Mottinger Our office will be closed 12/23 & 12/26 & 1/2!
NPI December Inspector Newsletter
Its that time of year again! When you’re in a hurry to check off tasks on your holiday to-do list, it’s easy to cut corners, but don’t disregard your own safety to put on a Yuletide spectacle. Here’s how to avoid a disaster this Christmas. Read more….NPI December Inspector Newsletter Source: NPI https://npiweb.com/iowacity
Think mortgage rates are high now? Homebuyers in the 1980s were paying 19%
Think mortgage rates are high now? Connie Strait remembers when she was starting her career in real estate in the early 1980s and buyers were contending with rates three times higher. Strait recalled one couple who were actually relieved when they locked in a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 19% in September 1981. The couple had…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov 24 & 25. See you Monday, Nov 28!
National Property Inspections – Talks Turkey
Thanksgiving is a time filled with loving family, good friends, and of course, delicious food. But did you know it’s also one of the top holidays for trips to the emergency room? According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, almost three times as many cooking fires happen on Thanksgiving Day than on any other day…
The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down
The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans. Read…
Which Features Do Today’s Home Buyers Want Most?
As communities continually evolve — especially in this post-pandemic era — consumer research can inform how to deliver the features and value that prospective home buyers seek. “Facing unprecedented inflation and supply chain shortages, we are all struggling to build affordable products,” said Dawn Duhamel, vice president of business development at Possibilities for Design. “But there…
How Often You Should Change Your Air Filter
How Often You Should Change Your Air Filter Changing the air filters in your HVAC system is an essential practice that ensures clean air circulates throughout your home. In this article, we discuss the importance of changing an air filter and give you tips on how to do it. Read More….. Source: This Old…