2024

Based on new data from Redfin, U.S. builders obtained permits to construct 13 multifamily housing units for every 10,000 people in the U.S. so far this year, down nearly 30% from an average of 18 during the same periods in 2021-2023.  Multifamily building permits have dwindled not because they're harder to get, but because builders are seeking fewer of them. Here are two reasons builders are seeking fewer...

In 2023, following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the spreads between the 30-year mortgage and 10-year yield were at their worst, leading to new cycle highs. This meant mortgage rates were significantly higher than average. However, this year, we’re seeing a different trend with the spreads: they’re improving, and mortgage rates are trending better as a result, even with the 10-year yield still...

Chore lists aren't just for kids! Our free checklist makes accomplishing household chores a breeze. Better Homes & Gardens/Margot Cavin There are plenty of reasons why it pays to lay out your daily, weekly, and monthly plans for the home front. Not only can it help you stay on top of tasks rather than feeling like they’re always getting away from you, but it can also make it much easier to...

Line your iced coffee cups with melted chocolate and freeze for a fun, delicious twist on your favorite latte. Radu Bighian / Getty Images There’s no shortage of iced coffee drinks you can choose from to give you a much needed caffeine boost during these hot days. Maybe you make a homemade cold brew for your first-thing-in-the-morning java jolt, or grab a drink to go from your favorite local...

Pinkoween this year, anyone? HomeGoods Not to scare you, but spooky season is upon us. Now, we know what you’re thinking: It’s July, much of the country is in the midst of a brutal heat wave, and we’re so far away from fall that Halloween is nothing more than a jack-o'-lantern floating off in the distance. Well, that’s not quite true—at least not at HomeGoods.The holiday may be more than...

The classic material is back with a contemporary twist. Joyelle West If the Nancy Meyers aesthetic has made you nostalgic for classic '90s decorating trends, we have good news for you: Wicker is officially back. While you probably associate the material with the 1990s, it's actually been associated with interior design since the Roman Empire. It waned in popularity post-WWII as modernism became...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2024.If you want to know the latest kitchen features and styles homeowners are loving, just check out this countdown of the 10 most-saved new kitchen photos on Houzz...

Many of us find ourselves living in communities defined not by common acquaintances, knowledge and culture, but by geography or economics. Rather than knowing our neighbors from childhood, we may not know our neighbors at all. To create a sense of community, it’s often necessary to bring people...

These fan-favorite blooms are bigger, bolder, and generally more beautiful this year. Boston Globe via Getty Images / Getty Images All across the Northeast, hydrangeas are in full bloom. In fact, this year they’re having one of the most beautiful seasons we've seen in recent years—a phenomenon that’s drawing tourists, gardeners, and plant-lovers alike to visit the Northeast and New England...

From outdoor dining sets to hammocks. Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten Prime Day is just around the corner, but you don’t have to wait until July 16 to enjoy massive deals on the best patio furniture. If you’ve been on the hunt for stylish patio furniture that’s as functional (and long-lasting!) as it is cute, now’s the time to buy. From a boho-chic outdoor dining table set that...