TIM GRISSETT's (gtim) Blog

We all want to keep our homes organized. That's a no-brainer. But many people struggle to keep their home that way. This is because there are some common behaviors that could be making it difficult for you to stay organized. Are you making any of these five home organization mistakes?Not Sorting ...

There has been a lot written about the benefits of homeownership. One benefit that continues to rise to the top is the added wealth homeowners gain simply by paying their mortgage while their home increases in value over time.The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently broke down the equi...

Checklists work because they contain the important things that need to be done.  They provide a reminder about things we know and realize but may have slipped our minds as well as inform us about things we didn't consider.  Periodic attention to these areas can protect the investment in your home...

Whether you're a first-time homeowner or a seasoned veteran in homeownership, there are a few home maintenance tasks that all homeowners should master in order to keep their home in tip-top shape. Use these seven tasks as a general guide:    Clean the garbage disposal in your kitchen sink. It is ...

 Awesome Pine Hills European Traditional * One of largest floor plans in neighborhood, Gorgeous Chef kitchen opens up to family room * hardwoods on main level * French doors leads to enclosed deck, stone decking leading to infinity pool with built in grill and frig, * Large family room and office...

Your garage is a big deal. Even if you totally ignore that your garage doors themselves can take up a significant portion of your home’s street facing surface, there’s all that (often unfinished) space inside that you’re just leaving to its own devices (and possibly growing lots of brown recluse ...

In today’s real estate market, with more houses coming to market every day and eager buyers searching for their dream home, setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do.According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, home values have risen at over 6% a y...

Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as part of attaining the American Dream.Millennials have taken longer to obtain traditional milestones than the generations before them, such as getting married, having kids, and buying...

There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed!Only 25% of the Americans have a FICO® Score between 740 and 800....

Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to use your monthly housing costs to increase your family’s wealth.Every month tha...