3 Trends for Upgrading Kitchens, Baths, Storage These are the improvement projects homeowners are prioritizing around the house. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture, Design Trends
Blue May Become Red-Hot in the New Year Many paint companies have chosen a variation of this universal color as their pick for the 2024 Color of the Year. Design & Architecture, Design Trends
Hot Home Trend: Stainless Steel Kitchens Google searches are surging for shiny, silvery kitchen accents—and not just appliances. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture, Design Trends
Homeowners’ Fall To-Do Lists Are Getting Long This winter is forecasted to be harsh for many areas of the country. Here’s how homeowners are getting their properties ready. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture
The 60-30-10 Way to Add Color Without Going Overboard There’s a formula that can help guide you in bringing more color to warm up a space, while also staying cohesive. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture, Design Trends
Pending Sales Fall to Lowest since April 2020 In October 2023, the pending home sales pace declined 1.5% from the previous month and fell 8.5% year-over-year. By: Michael Hyman
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 30, 2023 Mortgage interest rates fell to 7.22% from 7.29% last week; the drop from the October peak of 7.79% translates into significant mortgage savings. By: Jessica Lautz Mortgages & Home Financing
Oct. 2023 Existing-Home Sales Fall; Lowest in 13 Years NAR released a summary of existing-home sales data showing that housing market activity this October declined 4.1% from September 2023. By: Michael Hyman
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 16, 2023 The three-week drop in mortgage rates is a steady sign that they have likely hit a peak and are headed down. By: Jessica Lautz Mortgages & Home Financing
Instant Reaction: Inflation, November 14, 2023 Inflation is calming, mortgage rates are plunging, and the interest rate rises should be over. By: Lawrence Yun