7 Tips for Eco-Friendly LandscapingHow to Go Green While You Grow Green Your yard is an extension of your home, and as such, it should be something you take pride in and...
Outdoor Living Spaces Are In High DemandOutdoor living spaces have been a coveted home feature for several years. Since 2013, outdoor living has ranked No. 1 on the list of most...
The State of New Construction in Housing For most people, buying a home means moving into a place that was previously owned and occupied. That’s because existing homes make up...
Are We Closing the Door on Open Floor Plans? How the Coronavirus Is Changing What We Want in Our Homes Homes have, by necessity, become our everything: not just a place to sleep and...
The Most Popular Kitchen Trends in 2020The one thing homeowners seem to want the most is to have their dream kitchen. A brand-new kitchen is the most sought-after home upgrade,...
What It Really Costs to Maintain a Home Each YearWhat’s the difference between home improvements and home maintenance? What does the average homeowner spend on each? Take a look at the...
The Growing Popularity of LEED-Certified HomesAs more people seek out ways to reduce their environmental footprints, green homes are becoming increasingly popular. Conventional homes...
Got Homeownership Goals? Don’t Wait Until the New YearWhile most Americans are busy attending holiday parties and shopping for gifts, a smaller group of savvy buyers are snagging what may...
How Homeowners Are Spending Their Remodeling DollarsAmericans are spending more on home remodeling than ever before. From 2010 to 2017, spending on residential improvements and maintenance...
Navigating the Summer Housing MarketThings to Know Before You Buy or Sell Do your summer plans include buying or selling a home? Be sure you understand the temperature of...
Housing Market Trends to Keep an Eye OnAn Informed Homeowner Is a Prepared Homeowner Whether you’re planning to buy or sell this year (or even in the coming years), it’s...
Homeownership: The Gift That Keeps on GivingDid you know Americans lost a lifetime income of $70,000 as a result of the Great Recession? That is according to a recent report from...
Then and Now: A Look at America's Housing Market Over the Past DecadeIt’s been 10 years since the Great Recession, and a lot has changed in the housing market since then. While the current market has its...
Homebuying and the Economy: How Interest Rates and Inflation Affect Your Purchasing (and Remodeling)It’s been a bit of an up-and-down ride for mortgage rates over the last couple of years — and mostly down. But that’s now changing. The...
What’s In Store for 2018We’ve just gotten started with 2018, but there’s been speculation about which way the housing market will go since well before the first...
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Impact Home SalesBetween late August and mid September, Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the U.S., leaving unprecedented destruction in their wakes. In...
Home Values Zoom Past Pre-Recession PeakAfter feeling the effects of the housing crash for nearly a decade, home values last year finally tipped the scales in favor of...
Housing Market LookbackWhat’s new in the housing industry? Here’s a quick look at the biggest news and trends over the past few months: FEBRUARY: Newly...
Housing Market LookbackLet’s recap the biggest mortgage & housing news over the past three months. News about the housing industry changes constantly, and while...