Boni Buscemi, Real Estate

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09/14/2025

One of the biggest home decor headaches is when you tackle a project or chase a trend only to find that it doesn't look as good in practice. This is even more annoying when it costs time and money to do-and will cost even more time and money to fix.

Luckily, these decor faux pas can be avoided. We turned to a few of our favorite pros to find the biggest offenders, so we know exactly what to avoid and replace.

These seven home elements, according to home design pros, can make your space feel unwelcoming. Learn what not to do here.

09/12/2025

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped 16 basis points to 6.29% on Friday, according to Mortgage News Daily, following the release of a weaker-than-expected August employment report.

It marks the lowest rate since Oct. 3 and the biggest one-day drop since August 2024. Rates are finally breaking out of the high 6% range, where they’ve been stuck for months.

Mortgage rates plunged sharply following the release of a weaker-than-expected August employment report. Rates are now at the lowest level since October.

09/04/2025

The U.S. housing market is undergoing a pivotal shift as mortgage rates stabilize near a decade-long low, creating a rare window of opportunity for first-time buyers and long-term investors.

Rising Affordability in U.S. Housing: How Historic 30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops Are Shaping a New Buyer Era

08/29/2025

Whether your living room is the hub of social gatherings or ground zero for family movie nights, our designer-approved tips and DIY project ideas will help you max out your favorite hangout for minimal moola.

Don't let a barely there budget keep you from creating a room you'll love living in. Get creative with our best ideas for updating your living room, family room or den for next to nothing.

08/27/2025

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slid in June to the slowest pace since last September as mortgage rates remained elevated and the national median sales price rose to an all-time high of $435,300.

Existing home sales fell 2.7% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.93 million units, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.

Sales were flat compared with June last year. The latest home sales fell short of the 4.01 million pace economists were expecting, according to FactSet.

Home prices increased on an annual basis for the 24th consecutive month to reach record heights.

08/17/2025

As much as we love home, there's nothing like a road trip for good design, great plants and a chance to show off how well we can pack and organize a car. And one of the hallmarks of a great road trip is a classic roadside attraction. We're talking superlatives galore, unique snacks and the best photo ops. Here's a roundup of the best roadside attractions in each state, from the quirky to the kitschy to the downright awe-inspiring.

Hit the road for some of the weirdest and most whimsical sights across the U.S., from a giant garden gnome to the world’s largest rose bush.

08/16/2025

More than half of US homes sold in May went for less than their asking price, giving buyers a rare shot at calling the shots, according to new data from real estate analytics firm Cotality.

The typical sale closed $45,000 under list, and 56% of deals landed below asking, the report revealed.

The bidding wars are over — at least for now.

08/08/2025

With the first day of school right around the corner, now is a great time to get ahead of the curve and start brainstorming ways to keep chaos at bay. A little bit of pre-planning will go a long way toward keeping things together when the year kicks off. We've put together a list of 35 economical tips and tricks for helping kids (and parents) stay organized amidst the flurry of back-to-school supply runs, morning routines and after-school events.

Crayons, backpacks, papers — they're everywhere! Corral all those school supplies and kick chaos to the curb with these adorable, budget-friendly hacks you can pull together in just a few minutes.

08/06/2025

While home prices are no longer climbing at the speed that characterized the pandemic years, they are still rising at the national level, and they remain much higher than before 2019. The median sale price of a typical U.S. home was $446,766 in June, according to Redfin, up 1 percent from a year earlier but 44 percent from June 2020.

The gap between sellers and buyers in the U.S. housing market continues growing even as delistings surge.

08/05/2025

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