2024

Three Texas-based multiple listings services (MLSs) are teaming up. The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR) and Austin-based Unlock MLS are entering into a data sharing agreement that will give Realtors access to each other’s listings, with the deal set to be finalized by the end of the year. “Comparative market intelligence empowers agents to think...

HomeEquity Bank, the leading reverse mortgage lender in Canada, recently conducted a survey and found that the country’s retirees ages 75 and older were generally happier with their lives than workers in their 50s who are approaching retirement. “According to the findings, 95% of Canadians 75 and older said they are very or somewhat satisfied with their lives, compared to just 79% of Canadians in...

Real estate investors continue to forecast mostly sunny skies for their businesses, according to quarterly survey data released Wednesday by RCN Capital and the CJ Patrick Co. The companies’ Fall 2024 Investor Sentiment Index showed that 68% of investors view the current housing market as “better” or “much better” than it was a year ago. This compared favorably to the Summer 2024 iteration...

Outdoor living and entertaining spaces like patios can act as an extension of the home itself. In fact, the outdoor-indoor living trend has dominated California home aesthetics for the past decades — and has gradually been adopted by luxury homes throughout the country. But even if you don’t live in sunny Cali or own a million-dollar home, renovating or creating a patio can improve the look of...

No one can deny that investing in real estate is a great way to make money. One of the best things about the industry is that it offers different...

A circular home perched on a hillside in Los Altos Hills, California, got a modern makeover that anchored it firmly into the 21st century. The architecturally distinct, 5,103-square-foot circular house was thoroughly renovated by San Francisco-based practice Feldman Architecture, to extraordinary results. The extensive remodel brought the house down to its studs, completely rebuilding the...

Instead of tossing plastic bags in the trash, use them around your home. Learn some of the most useful ways to repurpose plastic grocery bags. Courtesy of Getty Images // Oybek Ostanov Think twice before tossing those plastic bags after your next trip to the grocery store. Plastic grocery bags have many more uses than just carrying your fruits and veggies. Repurpose them around the house to...

Find out when to plant hydrangeas to get your plants off to a strong start. Jason Wilde Knowing when to plant hydrangeas will help you successfully grow these shrubs in your garden. Hydrangeas grow in most areas of the U.S., provide a stunning display of color, make excellent cut flowers, and bloom for weeks or months. And there are all sorts of varieties to choose from, thanks to plant breeding...

Use this simple guide on how to cure potatoes to help your spuds last longer in storage. Jay Wilde Not all vegetables need to be cured after harvesting, but curing is a must if you want homegrown potatoes to last in a root cellar through winter. Curing or drying potatoes thickens their skins, allows minor cuts and abrasions to heal, and makes spuds less likely to rot or shrivel in storage. If you...

A dark exterior could lead to a warmer interior. Here's what to do if you want to choose a moody color anyway. Kritsada Panichgul Painting the outside of your home a dark color is all the rage. From black paneling to dark blue siding, these bold exteriors attract both aesthetic attention and heat from the sun. During the hot summer months, the last thing homeowners want is another reason to keep...