A Holiday Gift Idea For Every Homeowner

An Indoor Rug

An indoor rug can make any space feel and look better. Super Area Rugs has many indoor and outdoor rugs.

“Since 2010, Super Area Rugs has been your go-to destination for the trendiest area rugs and home accents at unbeatable prices. Our mission is simple - to connect you with high-quality, unique area rugs and home decor items that will transform any space.”

National News Headlines

1. Are foreclosures trending up? 

2. “More than 40% of US homeowners don’t have mortgages”

3. First Time buyers in the housing market are at an all-time low.  

Attic Inspections & A Checklist

If you haven't inspected your attic in a while, now is a great time of the year to complete this task as it is cooler in your attic. There can be many problems and issues lurking in your attic.

Here is a checklist of things to look for and check in your attic:

• Trusses and Roof Framing

  • Separation of metal side plates from wood at joints?

  • Broken wood members?

  • Moisture damage on wood?

  • Broken rafters?

  • Proper ridge board?

  • Any repairs look inadequate?

• Ventilation

  • Blocked soffit vents?

  • # of soffit vents adequate?

  • Ridge or roof vent quantity adequate?

  • Gable vents present? If yes, are screens adequate?

• Moisture Issues

  • Any visible moisture? If yes, from roof leak or condensation?

  • Any mold like substance?

• Fire Damage

  • Any signs of fire damage?

• Firewall issues

  • Are there firewalls in the attic?

  • Is the roof sheathing adjacent to the firewalls fire resistant?

  • Is there at least 4 feet between the firewall and the ridge vent?

  • Is there sufficient distance between sewer vent stacks and intake vents?

• Roof deck and gables

  • Visible holes through roof?

  • Visible holes/openings in gable

• Pipe/Flue Penetration boots

  • Any visible leaking around boots?

• Insulation

  • Type?

  • Thickness?

  • Any damage?

  • Present at all locations?

• Wildlife

  • Any evidence of wildlife entry?

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Current Home Mortgage Rate

30 Year Mortgage rates are sitting at about 6.23%.

About the Author

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