April 2025

Whether on or off, they’re full of...

Discover which items should never be plugged into a power strip, among other hazardous mistakes that people frequently...

It’s a good sign when you see these things in a prospective...

Zachary and Kristin Kostantewicz set out to find their first house nearly three years ago. After several false starts and plenty of obstacles, the duo landed their dream...

This one-story Spanish Revival home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles was ripe for a down-to-the-studs remodel. The plumbing and electrical systems were old, and the finishes were crumbling. Oro Coast Builders completed a full-house remodel, and in the primary bathroom it went for a...

With lengthening days and milder temperatures in many parts of the country, April is a wonderful time to freshen up the home inside and out. To get sparkling windows, a clutter-free garage and more, here are 16 tasks to make the most of the first full month of...

Wondering if it’s time to hire a design-build firm? Unlike the more traditional path (known as “design, bid, build"), which involves hiring a designer and a builder separately, hiring a design-build firm gives you design and construction services under the same umbrella. Whether led by an architect...

According to Redfin, a national property brokerage, the typical U.S. homebuyer's monthly housing payment reached a record high of $2,807 in March 2025, marking a 5.3% increase from the previous year. The surge in housing costs stems from two key factors: rising sale prices and elevated mortgage rates. The median home-sale price has climbed 3% year over year, while the average weekly mortgage rate sits at...

A former executive with the Appraisal Institute (AI) is suing the trade group, alleging that she was fired after she uncovered and reported that it knowingly reported incorrect exam grades for appraisers seeking a license. Alissa Akins, who served as AI’s director of education and publications, claims she rescored about 300 exams taken between 2020 and 2024. She discovered that the institute gave...

RentSpree, a rental software provider, has partnered with Docusign to simplify and expedite rental transactions for real estate professionals, the companies announced Monday. The integration will allow agents and brokers to access RentSpree’s rental tools — such as tenant screening, rental applications, payments and rent estimate reports — through Docusign’s suite of real estate...