2024

Including an 8-foot skeleton that moves and talks. Walmart Spooky season is upon us, and we’ve got a month to set the scene for trick-or-treaters and monster house parties. Whether your Halloween aesthetic is scary or sweet or like to go all out every holiday or just keep things simple, Walmart’s got loads of decor to get you into the spirit. More ghostly goods are added every day, but...

This alternative to chlorine bleach has plenty of uses around the home, especially in the laundry room. Getty Images / Михаил Руденко You're likely familiar with cleaning with bleach, but you might not know there is actually a gentler, less pungent form of bleach. Oxygen bleach is a laundry and household cleaning product made famous in the early 2000s by OxiClean pitchman Billy Mays,...

An explosive period for Denver’s multiple listing service (MLS) has come to an end, but an even more controversial one might be beginning. REcolorado announced on Friday that its sale to the Joseph Burks-owned entity MAZL has been finalized, three months after the two Realtor associations that previously owned the MLS fired the board of directors over an alleged breach of a confidentiality...

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) concluded the 2024 edition of its Annual Meeting and Expo on Thursday afternoon. Those in attendance told HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD) that the event provided ample opportunity for networking and educational content while boosting hopes that the industry can grow in the coming years. Different kinds of attendees — including loan...

The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) has honored more than 220 agents and teams on its annual A-List for 2023 sales volume and sides. They will be formally recognized at the AREAA National Convention, Oct. 24-26 in Las Vegas. Together, the 157 agents and 68 teams produced $9.85 billion in sales volume on 10,214 sides. The rankings were created in conjunction with RealTrends...

A majority of U.S. veterans are not aware of the fact they can qualify for grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow them to age in place, according to survey data from senior advocacy group AARP. Sixty percent of veterans who are 45 and older “are unaware that VA provides grant funding for home modifications, and almost a quarter of veterans say they need financial assistance...

In a recent episode of “The Loan Officer Podcast,” host Dustin Owen and guest John Coleman explore key tips that all aspiring real estate agents should know when navigating mortgage financing for a potential client. Owen emphasizes the importance of understanding these principles whether an agent is new or experienced, allowing them to focus on helping the buyer.  The first tip explores a...

Kitchen remodeling is a hot topic, and adapting to evolving design trends isn’t always the easiest. Or cheapest. But recent trends show that kitchens are increasingly becoming the heart of the home again, with investments in remodeling projected to rise by 15% over the next five years. However, several myths about kitchen remodeling can cloud decision-making for homeowners and hinder their renovation...

Find out when to take down hummingbird feeders, or if you can leave them up in winter, according to an expert. Bob Stefko Summer has ended and with it, peak hummingbird feeding season. So exactly when should you take down your hummingbird feeder and bring it in for the winter? The answer depends on where you live.Hummingbirds migrate to warmer climates for the winter as temperatures fall. But some...

It's not autumn until you’ve made this easy and cozy delicata squash pasta. Andy Lyons Yes, there’s something bittersweet about bidding adieu to summer’s last berries, peaches, and tomatoes. But if we had to select one season when our passion for cooking really takes root, it’s fall. Late-season farmers markets are still open most of autumn, giving us a lot of colors and flavors to paint...