June 2024

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Based on the latest National Association of Home Builders / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, U.S. home builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 43 in June 2024, down two points from May 2024. This is the lowest reading since December 2023. "Persistently high mortgage rates are keeping many prospective buyers on the sidelines," said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. "Home builders...

In Shonda Rhimes’ hit Netflix series, grand ballrooms, stately mansions, and picturesque gardens set the scene for romance and intrigue, making it easy for viewers to get lost in the visual delight that is Bridgerton. The houses featured in the series capture the grandeur and elegance of the Regency Era, with their distinctive architecture and lavish interiors playing a crucial role in setting the...

These luxurious designs will make you want to relax and savor your self-care routine. Christina Schmidhofer Photography The French are known to relish the small moments in life, whether by taking a long afternoon lunch or a warm evening bubble bath. Even if you don’t reside in France, you can channel this way of life with a quick bathroom refresh. By transforming your bathroom into one that...

The vintage checkered pattern evokes nostalgia and summertime charm, and it works in decor just as well as it works on the runway. Lillian August There’s a pattern we've seen pop up around this time time and time before (you could say it's a pattern). It speaks to vintage design, a picnic in the sun, and a fun summer cookout. But over the past few years, the two-toned checkered print has more...

Sleep comfortably under one of these six styles. Better Home & Gardens / Francesca Fasciglione I’m a hot sleeper, and a few summers ago, I decided to swap out my heavier comforter for a quilt. I chose a crisp white style that had a ruffled pattern to add interest to my space, but I mostly hoped it would allow me to sleep cooler throughout the warmest months of the year. I’m happy to say it...

Design a kitchen space that feels fresh yet timeless with these twists on the modern aesthetic. Nathan Schroder Photography If you've been looking for a way to simplify your cooking space, consider a contemporary aesthetic for your kitchen. Similar to modern home style in that the goal is a streamlined, uncluttered, space, contemporary kitchen design uses elements like clean lines, updated...

Did someone say floor-to-ceiling windows? Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon If you’re like me, you have no plans to ever live in a tiny house—but you do love to see what they look like on the inside. With each one I virtually tour, I always have the same questions in the back of my mind: Where’s the hidden storage? What size bed can fit in there? And how much does it cost? Ever since I...

Like many homeowners looking to change homes in the past few years, this Charlotte, North Carolina, couple encountered a very tight and competitive real estate market. Knowing they loved their neighborhood, they decided to stay put and update their home to make it new to them. They searched...

Asking Rents Hitting Highest Levels Since 2022 According to Redfin, median U.S. asking rent rose 0.8% year over year in May 2024 to $1,653 -- the highest level since October 2022. That's the second consecutive increase (rents climbed 0.9% year over year in April) following 11 months of decreases. Rents rose 0.5% on a month-over-month basis. Apartment prices are closely tied to apartment supply....