June 2025

Here’s where the experts say to go when the weather turns...

Temperature surges are on the...

More homeowners are trimming their roofline with lights year-round, whether it's red for Valentine's Day or team colors for game...

A garden path can be as simple as a strip of mowed grass through a meadow or as elaborate as an intricately laid flagstone entryway. While you may not opt for either extreme, understanding the range of available materials — their pros and cons, maintenance needs and durability — can...

Summer officially begins June 20, but why wait until then to get into the summer spirit? Get a jump-start by prepping your home and garden for warm weather, setting up the perfect drip-dry spot for beach towels, reorganizing the kitchen (hello, smoothie bar) and more. These to-dos cover all the...

A firefighter and his pregnant wife were unable to buy a two-bedroom home in the neighborhood where they grew up; two teachers had dashed dreams of owning their bungalow near the school where they work. These are just two examples of the heartbreaking scenarios you hear about in the real estate business. It’s no secret that we’re in the throes of a housing affordability crisis—anybody in the real...

In one of the most chaotic weeks for economic headlines of the year, mortgage rates remained relatively stable, which is a stark contrast to the madness caused by the Godzilla tariffs a few weeks ago. Can this stability last?  Despite elevated rates, having fewer wild fluctuations on a day-to-day basis creates a healthier mortgage market for consumers and those working in the mortgage and real estate...

The annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show, held this year in London from May 20 to 24, was packed with creativity and inspiration as always. Houzz was there to cover the emerging trends, from woodland gardens to dog-friendly spaces and even the use of AI in outdoor...

Designing for wellness at home means creating spaces that are good for physical and mental health. It incorporates everything from improving air quality to using textures, materials, colors, shapes and furniture layouts that ease anxiety and make us feel closer to nature. Here experts weigh in,...