June 2024

Eliminate stuck-on residue from scorched cookware with these methods for cleaning burnt pots and pans. How to Clean Burnt Pots and Pans So They Shine Like New Eliminate stuck-on residue from scorched cookware with minimal scrubbing. These methods for cleaning burnt pans and pots use basic household ingredients and simple cleaners to loosen grime with ease. Using too much heat or stepping away too...

This natural mosquito repellant is going viral on social media—but does it actually work? A pest control pro weighs in on its effectiveness and warns when not to use it. Getty Images / Kinga Krzeminska Pesky mosquitoes can quickly ruin a backyard summer gathering, but don't reach for the bug spray just yet. Thankfully, there are many simple solutions to repel mosquitos, from setting up insect...

Some homeowners have numerous design requests when it comes to remodeling their home. Others, like this young couple with three elementary-school-age kids, are a bit looser with their needs. “They really wanted a family home that they could raise their kids in, that was big for them. They...

An outdoor kitchen is a natural gathering spot in the landscape. After all, everyone ends up in the kitchen indoors, so the odds are great that the same thing will happen when there’s a kitchen outside. An outdoor kitchen encourages you to enjoy dining al fresco...

Based on new data from Daft.ie, market residential rents rose by an average of 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024. While this marks the thirteenth consecutive quarter in which rents nationwide have increased, the increase between December and March is the smallest in that run. The average open-market rent nationwide in the first quarter of the year was €1,836 per month, up 4.9% year-on-year. The decline...

More executive changes are afoot at franchise real estate brokerage RE/MAX. Serene Smith, the chief of staff and chief operating officer at RE/MAX Holdings, has transitioned to a non-executive, part-time role at the brokerage. RE/MAX will no longer have a principal operating officer and Smith’s responsibilities will be absorbed by other executives, the company disclosed Friday in a filing with the...

NAF Cash, a subsidiary of multichannel mortgage lender New American Funding (NAF), announced on Tuesday the availability of a tool called NAF Cash Maps that aims to offer data on trends related to all-cash home purchases. “The data is derived from information collected by real estate data provider MMI, MLS data, and public records, enhanced with NAF Cash data engineers’ detailed work and...

Building on momentum seen in April, reverse mortgage volume and securities issuance each posted gains in May, with a caveat in place about the runway ahead from case number assignments in April. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements increased by 16.9% to 2,460, while HECM case numbers remained relatively flat compared to April, which could result in a scenario that interrupts a recent...

With flood insurance premiums commanding ever-higher prices, a U.S. senator recently described a hardship faced by a constituent who endured challenges with higher flood insurance costs while keeping a reverse mortgage in good standing. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) implemented a new flood insurance pricing methodology in late 2021 called “Risk Rating 2.0,” which was designed to...

Seller impersonation fraud has reportedly risen significantly over the years, and one such fraudster attempted to cash in by facilitating a fraudulent sale of Graceland, the famous Memphis, Tennessee, home owned by the late Elvis Presley. But while a fraud attempt targeting such a famous structure and family would easily make national news, the vast majority of title theft and mortgage fraud schemes do...