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By maintaining a consistent posture that is informed by the dynamics of the traditional forward mortgage business, Rate’s reverse mortgage division has seen notable growth in the year after the appointment of new leadership. Ryan Ogata, Rate’s executive vice president of reverse mortgage lending, previously described how his experience in the forward lending business helped to inform the way he...

Unsold inventory in the two biggest housing markets in the country, Texas and Florida, declined this week. There are fewer homes for sale now than a week ago. Inventory seems to have peaked for the season and is slowly inching down. There appears to be two reasons we’re seeing a seasonal peak in unsold inventory now, when last year inventory in these states didn’t peak until the end of...

Back in April, we reported on this newly listed Manhattan Beach property that was aiming for the crown. Landing hot on the market with a $25 million asking price, the 5-bedroom oceanfront house with a coveted address on The Strand was looking to set a new real estate record. Fast forward to July, and the 2000-built home had already found a buyer; and not just any buyer, but one that paid nearly the full...

This multi-piece desk boasts storage space, plenty of surface area, and a sturdy build, all in one great-looking package. Walmart Picking a desk is no small decision. Gone are the days when your desk is just a spot to drop mail or put your laptop when you’re not using it: With many people working fully remote jobs or on a hybrid schedule, most of us are working from home at least one or two days...

The FDA actually regulates what's included in each! Jason Donnelly If you’re like the typical Better Homes and Gardens editor or Test Kitchen staff member, you’ve consumed them countless times spread on toast as part of a diner breakfast and have also savored them inside PB&J for more lunches and snacks than you could count. We’re talking about what’s inside the glass jars that are...

Mid-tone blues, warm grays, and colorful trim are creating serene and sophisticated home exteriors this year. Courtesy of Benjamin Moore Although neutrals remain popular for home exteriors, you’ve likely noticed more color coming into your neighborhood. “We have always seen a strong presence of classic neutrals on exteriors, but during the past few years we’ve also seen an interesting...

Create a stunning accent wall in a nursery with soothing hues recommended by paint industry pros. Courtesy of Dunn-Edwards An accent wall is a great way to create a stunning focal point and inject a pop of color into a nursery. "Choosing the right color for a nursery accent wall is essential for creating a serene, stylish, and versatile environment," says Lauren Hoferkamp, head of color and...

My kitchen and bathroom grout needed a refresh, so I tried the internet famous DIY trick. Here are my thoughts on the results, and what you shouldn't do if you try it yourself. Danielle Moore Grout is one of those parts of a house that are easy to overlook when it comes to deep cleaning. I clean my kitchen and bathroom floors weekly, but haven't given the grout itself a second thought. (In my...

According to recent data from the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales saw an improvement in July 2024, halting a four-month streak of declines. Sales increased in three of the four major U.S. regions, with the Midwest holding steady. On a year-over-year basis, sales rose in the Northeast and West, but fell in the Midwest and South. Total existing-home sales, which include single-family...

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