Inspection News

Walabot is one of the slickest new gadgets out there right now. It’s essentially a stud finder with expanded smart capabilities. It attaches easily to your Android phone with a supplied magnet and can be used to make a map of the inside of your home’s walls. The Walabot uses RF radar technology to locate important structures up to four inches deep…

There’s something very appealing about a brand new home. You get to determine the flooring, paint colors, cabinet style and just about anything else you can imagine. After all, it’s yours to build to your specifications.While all of this can look amazing on paper, there are, unfortunately, some drawbacks to think about if you’re thinking about buying a brand new…

The number of generations living under one roof in the U.S. is growing, according to new analysis from the Pew Research Center. In its latest report, Pew says the number of households with two or more adult generations cohabiting hit a record high in 2016. The report, which was based on U.S. Census Bureau data, found that 20 percent of…

It is often said that he who shouts the loudest gets heard. When you receive a negative review on social media, it can have a profound effect on your audience and your business. After all, 85% of consumers trust an online review as much as they do a personal reference. However, if you respond correctly, a negative review doesn’t have to taint…

Although rent prices have flatlined across the country this past year, renters living in smaller cities might have noticed their rents going up considerably. To help Georgians find out exactly how much their rents changed in 2017, apartment search website RENTCafé recently published a study highlighting the 50 most expensive zip codes in the state. The results are quite interesting,…

Construction of apartments in the multifamily home sector has really taken off over the last decade, but single-family homes were still the fastest-growing type of rental property between 2007 to 2016, according to new data from rental listings service RentCafe. Single-family rentals have increased by 31 percent over that period, RentCafe’s data shows, whereas multifamily rentals have only increased by 14 percent…

If you are getting ready to buy or sell a home, a realtor can help you with the process. These professionals specialize in getting people the best possible deal when buying or selling a house. This assistance can go a long way towards getting you through everything as quickly and painlessly as possible. When you know what to look for…

BC real estate is projected to experience sustained growth throughout this decade judging by the increasing number of Millennials that are real estate investing in the Vancouver BC market. Vancouver home and condo prices, however, have undergone a major increase in the last decade or so and owning property for Millennials could prove to be a daunting process. Yet, B.C.…

Natural disasters such as wildfires, flooding and hurricanes are having a considerable impact on mortgage delinquencies, according to new research from real estate analytics firm CoreLogic. In its latest Loan Performance Insights Report, CoreLogic says that almost 5 percent of U.S. mortgages in January were in some stage of delinquency, meaning they were 30 days or more past due. However, those…

Agile workspaces startup Knotel says it’s just closed on a whopping $70 million Series B round of financing. The round was led by Newmark Knight Frank and The Sapir Organization, with participation from The Wolfson Group, The Moinian Group, and Wainbridge Capital. Founded in 2016, Knotel designs and runs bespoke locations for established and growing brands. An alternative to a lease and…