2025

Discover how to identify and treat annoying hard water issues in your...

Blinds and shutters could be considered the workhorses of window treatments. These “hard” treatments constructed of wood, composite and vinyl work well in home designs ranging from traditional to modern. When categorizing window treatments, blinds are often grouped with shades, but there are some...

A bathroom in 150 square feet offers a chance to create a roomy space for rejuvenation and relaxation. This size offers flexibility, and it often includes a double vanity and a separate shower and large soaking tub. Have a look at these four bathroom makeovers to see how new layouts, clever...

New data from Redfin shows that nearly three-quarters of the most populous U.S. metro areas (35 out of 50) have seen an increase in wealthy renters, with Raleigh, NC, and Orlando, FL, leading the trend. "For many, renting is about flexibility," said Juan Castro, a Redfin Premier real estate agent in Orlando. "The U.S. economy and job market are evolving, and people want the freedom to move as opportunities...

Compass is in “advanced talks” to acquire HomeServices of America, the real estate wing of Warren Buffett-owned conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway. The news was reported Thursday afternoon by The Wall Street Journal. The outlet cited unnamed sources and said that a deal “could come together soon, if talks don’t hit any last-minute snags.” The outlet later reported that HomeServices sent a...

Generally speaking, retirement sentiment among those currently in the planning stage is high. Two-thirds of pre-retirees express confidence in their plans as it stands, but the metric took a notable dip of 7 percentage points when compared to 2024, according to new survey results from Fidelity Investments. The source of the decline is likely not surprising for after the economic data of the past few...

In what seems to have become an ongoing tradition, lawmakers in Congress are bringing the federal government ever closer to a partial shutdown due to an impending lapse in appropriations scheduled for Friday, March 14 if they can’t agree on a funding plan. The impacts are likely to be felt across a wide swath of government services, but in terms of mortgage lending, the impacts tend to be minimal —...

In a series of tweets Thursday evening, newly confirmed FHFA Director Bill Pulte made it clear that pulling Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship is his top priority and wrote: “big announcements coming soon.” After reposting news of his Senate confirmation and thanking specific Senators and supporters, Pulte put out these statements from his page on X as separate tweets: “Under...

Mortgage industry veterans Eli Fairfield and Brian Keranen have joined Everett Financial (dba Supreme Lending) as regional directors for the Pacific Southwest, the company announced. Fairfield and Keranen bring decades of experience in mortgage lending, as loan originators and managers in California. In recent years, they have focused on mentoring loan officers and tailoring their support to match...

A storied Lenox Hill townhouse was recently listed for sale, and it comes with a rich history, architectural pedigree, and a three-unit layout with income-earning potential. Built in 1953, the property at 32 East 74th Street is known as the Raymond C. and Mildred Kramer House, and was designed by notable modernist architect William Lescaze for the merchant Raymond C. Kramer and his wife...