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10/25/2023

US housing market needs 1M more homes to satisfy demand. Gap between household formations, single-family home construction grew to 6.5M homes since 2012: Realtor.com

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10/20/2023

3 Reasons Fall Is a Fantastic Time to Sell Your Home:

With summer vacations over and kids back in school, autumn can be a challenging time to secure a new home. Many homeowners and homebuyers are preparing to hunker down for winter.
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10/18/2023

7 Halloween Decor Trends That Are Popular in 2023

With fall finally here, it’s time to put out the pumpkins and dust off your spooky decor. Of course, we always start with the classics: Skeletons, bats, and plenty of pumpkins. But if you're looking for a few fresh Halloween decor pieces to put out this year, we have all the inspiration you need.

Natural decor elements and whimsical accents take center stage this season.

10/13/2023

This is the exact number of colors you should have in a room – have you got it right?

Experts agree that 4 to 5 colors allow you to create visual depth and drama but still feel structured enough for the eyes to accept with ease.

We ask interior designers for the golden number for a color scheme - here's how many you should be aiming for

10/11/2023

There's one 'lucky' group of homeowners in America's housing market, says a Zillow economist:

US home sales may have plunged, but homeowners who are downsizing could still be striking the lottery on the back of strong price gains.

It's those who are downsizing, as prices have gained nearly 50% since the pre-pandemic days, Zillow's Skylar Olsen told MarketWatch.

10/05/2023

How to design an affordable kitchen that looks luxe - 7 ways experts go upscale on a budget:

We've tapped a host of designers below to help you get started with creating an upscale aesthetic that won't put you on bad terms with the bank manager...

Designers reveal their top tips on how to get a luxe look without breaking the bank, the small touches that can go a long way to making kitchens look more expensive

10/03/2023

Good news, homebuyers: This fall could finally be a 'sweet spot' in the US real-estate market. US home prices have risen in the last year due to higher mortgage rates, but Zillow thinks it's a good time to buy — if you have the budget.

On top of that, about 10% of home listings saw a price cut in the week ending September 16 — the most since November, according to Zillow.

09/21/2023

3 financial tips for couples moving in together for the first time.

Handling the transition proactively and honestly — and being open to vulnerability — can prevent a lot of problems along the way, experts say.

When couples move in together for the first time, many financial questions and tasks arise, leaving room for disagreement and awkwardness.

09/19/2023

Housing starts plunge in August as mortgage rates pummel homebuilder sentiment.

Higher mortgage rates have, so far, failed to blunt gains for new home construction. But that could change as homebuilder sentiment begins to turn.

Higher mortgage rates have, so far, failed to blunt gains for new home construction. But that could change as homebuilder sentiment begins to turn.

09/15/2023

Home Buyers Say This Is Their Magic Mortgage Rate

The magic number for home buyers may be 5.5%; that’s threshold at which many would-be buyers would jump back into the market.

The interest rate on a 30-year loan has averaged above 7% for four consecutive weeks. It’ll have to come down significantly for most prospective buyers to return to the market, a new survey shows.

09/13/2023

7 kitchen remodel mistakes you'll live to regret, according to experts.

Planning is essential if you want the heart of your home to pair style with functionality and last for at least a decade to come.

There's no space more costly or labor-intensive to renovate than the kitchen, so make sure you avoid these common pitfalls throughout the process