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Here's how to get rid of ticks in your yard without the use of harsh chemicals. John Merkl The warm summer weather means more opportunities to spend time outdoors, but it also means more disease-bearing pests are hanging around, such as ticks. Fortunately, there are plenty of expert-recommended solutions for how to get rid of ticks in your yard and avoid tick bites this summer. Here’s how to...

When you see your pepper plant leaves curling, it's a sign of stress that could reduce your harvest. Helen Norman Curling leaves is a relatively common plant problem that’s usually not fatal to pepper plants. However, when you see pepper plant leaves curling, it typically indicates that the plant is stressed—by pests, diseases, or an environmental factor—and plants might not produce as much...

The plot this Surrey, England, house sits on might be huge — 7 acres — but the idea behind its design was surprisingly compact. “The owner said, ‘Make it eco-friendly and make it more interesting,’” says Kenn Daly of Sustainable Landscapes, who masterminded the project. “That was all. It was very...

“A national secondary market for construction financing could allow lenders, like state housing finance agencies and banks, to provide the investment capital needed to get multifamily housing projects built and keys in families’ hands.” This is the conclusion of a new report published by the Center for Public Enterprise, a nonprofit organization that promotes the expansion of public sector...

In a recent segment of CNBC’s “Worldwide Exchange,“ HousingWire lead analyst Logan Mohtashami and anchor Frank Holland dive into last week’s spike in mortgage applications as well as housing permit levels.  According to recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage applications for new homes increased by 0.7% year over year in June 2024. This increase stems from recent...

Julia Gordon, the commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and a leading voice at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be returning for the third consecutive year to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association‘s (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo that will take place in San Diego in September. Julia Gordon The announcement was made by NRMLA in an email...

Late last month, Ginnie Mae released a term sheet for one of the most anticipated new developments for the reverse mortgage industry — a new Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) product referred to as “HMBS 2.0.” The new term sheet details several differences from the current HMBS program, including a reduction in the HMBS pool size to 95% of the loan’s total unpaid...

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is looking to “streamline the home-buying process.” On Thursday, the family-owned real estate firm announced that it was launching its “Buy & Borrow Bundle” program, which it said offers “comprehensive support and financial incentives that cater to the unique needs of everyone in search of home.” “We are thrilled to introduce the Buy & Borrow...

Among the hundreds of hillside vineyards in the Napa Valley wine region sits a unique property that pairs architectural appeal with the winemaking tradition the area is famous for. Set in the Coombsville region of Napa, hailed as “the coolest hot spot in Napa”, the 34-acre property is anchored by a striking post-modern residential compound surrounded by a highly profitable vineyard. Now, the...

It’s no secret that Boston is currently one of the nation’s hottest housing markets. Fueled by a robust job market and a prestigious academic scene, Boston has long been attracting a steady stream of new residents seeking a slice of its vibrant culture. And it welcomes old and new residents alike with historic homes, prestigious addresses, beautiful brownstones, and contemporary condos. The...