The kitchen tends to be the room in our home that needs the most cleaning. The good news is that, with a little planning, you can have a design that makes cleaning a breeze and allows you to spend less time mopping and more time enjoying your space. Get out these seven tips for an easy-to-clean...
Ireland's rental market continues to tighten dramatically, with average open-market rents nationwide surging to €2,053 per month in the first quarter of 2025 -- marking a 3.4% increase over just three months and the steepest quarterly jump in two decades, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie. The current national average represents a massive 168% rise from a low of €765 recorded in 2011 and...
Image In this episode of the REIT Report special series, “Building Resilience,” Joanna Frank, Founder, CEO, and President of Center for Active Design, shares how focusing on health and wellness in the built environment builds resilience by focusing on the human impact of extreme weather...
Following about 20 minutes of debate on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday, H.R. 1815 — known as the V.A. Home Loan Program Reform Act — was passed by voice vote and will now be given to the Senate for additional debate. The passage by the House keeps the bill moving through the legislative process. But senators will either have to approve it in its current form, or amend it for...
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Martha Mosier as its new president, the brokerage announced Monday. Mosier — a longtime figure in southern California’s real estate industry — previously served as president and general counsel at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, where she held executive roles since 2008. She brings a background in law and a history...
When looking at the fastest-growing state populations for residents 60 and older, Colorado is not at the top of the list, but it’s close. Outstripped only by Alaska and Wyoming, respectively, Colorado and Oregon have seen their shares of older residents increase by 1.9% between 2013 and 2023. This has led some state residents to a reckoning point about what to do with their housing situations,...
In November, Chicago-based mortgage lender Rate — formerly known as Guaranteed Rate — announced that it was “revamping” its dedicated reverse mortgage division by appointing two longtime industry veterans to lead its efforts with older borrowers. Industry veteran Jesse Allen, formerly of OneTrust Home Loans and American Advisors Group (AAG) is now leading the division as its new president....
The spring homebuying season is in full swing. But what is typically the busiest time of year for homebuilders has not lived up to the hype in 2025. As builders struggle to close sales, resulting in declines in builder confidence and in company revenues, many have started to pile on buyer sales incentives. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market...
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Whether an island is a dedicated workhorse or just for show, it’s often the centerpiece of a kitchen. And by extension, the lighting above it plays a central part in the look and feel of a kitchen design. These 10 pendant lights over islands present a range of possibilities, but all have that...
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