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Breathtaking views are a given for any billionaire-friendly penthouse, but what feature do only the top luxury penthouses on the market have in common? Double-height ceilings! In architectural terms, a double-height space is defined as one where the ceiling is roughly twice the height of a typical room, providing homeowners with soaring, open spaces and striking natural light. And what happens when...

Snakes in your yard can be a good thing, but if you need to get rid of snakes, these simple tips will help. Helen Norman Snakes are relatively shy creatures that tend to avoid human contact and mostly keep to themselves. But sometimes you need to know how to get rid of snakes in your yard, or encourage them to go elsewhere. Usually, when snakes wiggle into gardens and yards, it indicates that...

Cleaning and laundry experts weigh in on what to consider before letting your pet share a bed with you. Jessie Preza Many pet owners see their pets as a part of the family, leading them to let their cats or dogs sleep in the bed with them rather than in their own or a kennel—but is that the right decision? Cleaning and laundry experts offer their opinions to help you decide what is best for...

From iconic estates to simple homes, these stunning sites reflect Wright’s life, career, and major design philosophies. Prisma by Dukas  / Getty Images Frank Lloyd Wright is arguably the most legendary American architect and one of the most recognized architects in the world. Wright designed hundreds of residential, commercial, and civic buildings as well as furniture and other structures...

Shoppers say they’re so comfy, they don’t want to get out of bed. Better Homes & Gardens / Walmart There’s something euphoric about climbing into your own bed after a long trip; however, there might be a small part of you that misses the hotel experience once it’s over—particularly, the luxe bedding. There’s just something about their bed sheets that lulls you to sleep, and with...

Consider the dryer off-limits to preserve these freshly-washed garments. Getty Images / Hispanolistic Whether running a single load or juggling multiple in a day, we all lean on the dryer to save time. While many of our everyday clothes can be tossed in without a second thought—and may even fare better than if they were air-dried—some garments can suffer damage if put through the machine....

Real estate consulting firm JLL predicts a significant increase in data-dependent technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and generative artificial intelligence (AI) will drive the need for robust IT infrastructure, particularly in the form of edge data centers. According to JLL's analysis, the market for edge IT infrastructure and data centers is expected to reach $317 billion globally by 2026, a...

There are just five days to go until the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’(NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement, but the trade association is not out of the lawsuit woods just yet.  In a lawsuit filed on Monday by Douglas Hardy, Glenn Champion and Dylan Tent in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the plaintiffs claim...

Piggyback mortgages — those involving a first and second lien at origination — are on the rise among first-time and low- to moderate-income borrowers who face affordability challenges. This is according to a CoreLogic report published on Monday. The share of piggybacked Federal Housing Administration (FHA) home purchase loans rose by more than seven percentage points from June 2022 to June 2024,...

Mortgage rates fell two weeks ago, then climbed steadily again last week. Is it enough to motivate any new seller activity or are we looking at 2025 before home sales finally recover? From a total inventory perspective, we haven’t seen any pickup in demand in the past couple of weeks as mortgage rates fell under 7%. This is a bit surprising to me. I expected to be able to measure some pickup in...