As housing affordability continues to be a pressing issue, a new crisis is adding to the financial strain on homeowners: skyrocketing insurance premiums. A recent report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University highlights how rising insurance costs are exacerbating the already high expenses of homeownership.
Read MoreThe leaves have changed, and the temperature has dropped. The Greater Charlotte area has even seen its first batch of snow! That means it’s winter. Even though we’re already in the throes of winter, it’s not too late to prepare your home for this season. Here at Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte, we're dedicated to helping homeowners stay safe and comfortable year-round. That's why we've compiled our top three winter home tips to help you prepare for the colder months.
Read MoreIn 2014, 75% of homes in our area were priced under $300,000. A decade later, that percentage has plummeted to just 19%. UNC Charlotte’s 2024 State of Housing Report report highlights a crisis that threatens the stability of families and the generational wealth tied to homeownership. Critical home repairs, the very services RTGC provides, are key to addressing the affordable housing crisis here in the Greater Charlotte area.
Read MoreAfter Hurricane Helene, homeowners will look for contractors to repair the damage and rebuild their homes. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice and avoid fraud from those looking to take advantage of homeowners in need.
Read MoreFall is here, and with it comes pumpkin spice lattes, falling leaves, and colder temperatures. Before you get too cozy enjoying all the great things fall has to offer, consider these key steps to protect your home from the elements.
Read MoreIt’s summer, and we’re all dreaming of relaxing in the sun! It’s also a crucial time for home maintenance, especially here in Charlotte, where the heat, humidity, and thunderstorms can wreak havoc. You can get prepared to keeping your home cool, safe, and summer ready by using our top three summer home maintenance tips.
Read MoreMaintaining a home might not be as exciting as binge-watching your favorite show or trying out a new recipe, but it’s vital to ensuring you have a safe and healthy home. A well-maintained home is like a cozy sanctuary where you can unwind and feel truly at ease.
Read MoreThermal control in housing just means making sure your home stays at a comfortable temperature no matter the weather outside. If your house is too hot in summer or too cold in winter, that's not good. It can make you uncomfortable and even sick sometimes. Creating homes that are safe and healthy is vital to the overall health of people living in that home, which is why making a thermally controlled home is an important part of our Safe and Healthy Housing model.
Read MoreNobody likes an unwanted guest in their home! Of all the bad guests out there, pests are the worst ones by far. There are a variety of pests in the Greater Charlotte area, and they can come into your home in different ways. Learn what you can do to prevent pests from invading to ensure you have a safe and healthy home.
Read MoreEveryone wants their home to be a clean, healthy place where they spend their time. Sometimes, though, contaminants can get into our home. The wind might blow them in, or we bring them into our house through the furniture we use. Learn what you can do to have a contaminant-free home, one of the eight Safe and Healthy Housing principles.
the outside world will blow in contaminants when we open our doors, and at other times, the objects we choose to carry in will be a factor in the health of our homes.
Read MoreWe’ve all had that experience where we walk into a home or business and unfortunately want to walk straight back out due to the smells hitting our noses. While that’s sometimes related to the cleanliness of the area, proper ventilation also makes a world of difference! It’s something that’s often overlooked in the home, but RTGC makes sure to improve the ventilation in all the homes we repair.
Read MoreSpring is officially here, and it’s supposed to bring warm weather and more sunshine! That makes spring a great time to do some inspections of key areas of your home to ensure they’re maintained for your health and safety. From the roof to the foundation, here are three home maintenance tips to look into this spring.
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