2024

From entire dishware sets to cake stands, the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart has it all. Walmart Every season has its own hosting priorities. In the winter, we get cozy, put on a fire, and have friends and family over to celebrate the holiday season (hello, hygge!). In the spring, we want to host picnics and brunches outdoors, celebrating the oncoming season of reasonable...

In 2022, I argued that the Federal Reserve won’t pivot until the labor market breaks. This means that the Fed will need to create such a slowdown in the labor market that nobody will question their action when they pivot. This is what I call the “cover cuts”  policy. After today’s jobs report and the negative revision to this report and the previous ones, it is safe to say nobody outside of crazy...

Mortgage rates remained flat following a jobs report on Friday that continued to show a cooling labor market. Mortgage rate pricing for homebuyers hasn’t changed significantly as lenders have already priced in a Federal Reserve rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) that is expected later this month, loan originators told HousingWire.  Kevin Leibowitz, president of Grayton Mortgage, said he was quoting...

Real estate agents largely felt prepared to tackle the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement , according to the recently published Stephens Summer 2024 Real Estate Agent Survey. This is the seventh edition of the private investment bank’s quarterly survey. Responses for the newest edition of the survey were...

Millennials and members of Generation Z now make up the majority of military veteran and active-duty homebuyers, but not all cities offer good situations for them. To that end, Veterans United Home Loans conducted a study to find which housing markets are best for current and former military members in these two generations. It concluded that the most favorable markets are on the East Coast and in the...

Compass’s loss is Coldwell Banker Realty’s gain. The Boston-based Bell Petrini Group has affiliated with Coldwell Banker’s Back Bay office. The group is led by Katherine Bell and Maddy Petrini, who are bringing three team members with them. The group was previously affiliated with Compass. The Bell Petrini Group has more than 20 years of experience and has closed $47 million in volume so far...

For today’s luxury real estate buyers, renderings and floor plans just don’t cut it anymore. While glossy sales galleries complete with model units meant to attract wealthy buyers have been the norm for years, some savvy developers are now raising the bar, offering more than just a glimpse of what life will be like in their under-construction condos. They’re granting buyers immediate access to...

The 1,700-square-foot treehouse was custom-built by Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters” and is perched high up into the trees, surrounded by over 1,400 acres of pristine national forest. Drew Brees is auctioning off his 20-acre Montana property While former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is most often associated with his adopted city of New Orleans or with San Diego, the birthplace...

No matter your budget or style, these pool shade ideas can help protect against the sun. Kaitlin Green Looking for some cover from the hot sun? We have pool shade ideas to make your swim experience more enjoyable. Whether you’re looking to stay within a budget, are looking for weather-dependent flexibility, or want to add an architectural showstopper to your home spa, one of our pool shade ideas...

Keep the hardwood floors in your home looking pristine for years. Adam Albright Hardwood floors come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and wood species, allowing homeowners to select a look that appeals to their personal tastes and matches their home aesthetic. Unfortunately, wood floors can fade over time, causing the wood surface to look aged and worn. However, by determining the cause of...