2024

House hunt with confidence by following these expert tips. Kritsada Panichgul As I get ready to start my first home-buying journey, I turned to an expert I’ve been learning from for years: Chip Gaines. On a recent trip to Magnolia, I sat down with Gaines to talk about all things home buying, DIY, and home improvement. When I mentioned I was finally in the market to buy my first home after years...

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Inclusionary Zoning and Its Constraints Toronto's housing market has faced challenges with affordability, influenced by zoning laws. A critical measure introduced in January 2022, known as inclusionary zoning, mandates that new developments in specified areas include a portion of affordable units. This policy aimed to address the housing affordability crisis in the context of rapid population growth and a...

Condo inventory explodes 67 percent, single family listings up 37 percent  According to new data from the Miami Association of Realtors, total residential sales in Greater Miami dropped 8.1% year-over-year, from 2,178 transactions to 2,002. However, Miami single-family home sales saw a slight 1.7% increase, rising from 948 to 964 transactions. Single-family sales in Miami-Dade County have seen gains in...

If you're navigating the complex world of international real estate, a specialized CRM system is invaluable. Choosing the right tool can streamline operations, enhance client relationships and improve overall business efficiency. Discover what makes a CRM system suitable for global markets and why you should consider adopting one. In today's fast-paced real estate industry, leveraging the right customer...

Have we seen the bottom in mortgage rates for 2024 after a crazy roller coaster ride so far this year? My 2024 forecast had a mortgage rate range of 7.25%-5.75%. To get to the lower end of this range, we needed to see two things: the labor market getting softer and the mortgage spreads improving. This is the double-whammy impact, and that’s what has happened. However, it’s still September, and we...

This cozy design material continues to add style and comfort. Getty Images / Aleksandra Zlatkovic Some say wall-to-wall carpet is an outdated look, but current design trends say otherwise. While specific types of carpet might be out of style—and its use has become reserved for certain areas of the home as opposed to the entire space—it remains a popular flooring option. "We still find carpet...

Here’s when you can expect the nostalgic treat to hit shelves. ' title='3 peanut butter & jelly m&m packages on background with blue border'> M&M's | Design: Better Homes & Gardens When comfort food is on the menu, few meals are as reliable and soothing as a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The simple, smooth peanut butter (or crunchy, if that’s your, well, jam)...

We tested glyphosate-free products to see which ones were most effective. Better Homes & Gardens / Alli Waataja Weeds are some of the most resilient plants around. But you don’t need to use harsh chemicals to take them down. “It’s almost like dropping a bomb on something instead of using tweezers,” says Granville Goff, co-founder of the design studio Missille. A spray that lethal can...

Deck the halls on a budget. Better Homes & Gardens / Reese Herrington Faux Christmas trees get better and better every year. Not only do they look more beautiful and more realistic these days than ever before—as these faux trees on Amazon prove—but they can also add peace of mind knowing that the tree is fire resistant. Unlike a real holiday tree, you don’t have to water it, and you can...