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The playful, delicate aesthetic is here to stay. PeskyMonkey / Getty Images Everyone loves a bit of front door decor: a bright blue door standing out against an otherwise neutral home, a lovely display of potted plants leading up the steps to an entryway that welcomes visitors. That’s one of the parts of decorating for the holidays that's just so fun—the wreaths and bows abound.But recently,...

According to Redfin, the typical U.S. home seller pays a 2.55% commission to the real estate agent hired by their home's buyer. That's down from an average of 2.62% in January 2024. Commissions have been gradually declining over the last few years, from an average of 2.89% in 2013 to 2.66% in 2023. But news of the recent legal settlement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in March 2024 with the...

More than 10,000 plaintiffs — including homeowners, businesses and other individuals — will receive a collective $4 billion settlement following a devastating wildfire on the Hawaiian island of Maui that killed 102 people and destroyed the historic city of Lahaina. The settlement was reached by the plaintiffs and seven defendants: the State of Hawaii, the County of Maui, Hawaiian Electric,...

The global stock selloff that began overnight in Asia rolled through U.S. markets on Monday as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 3% and 2.6%, respectively. While technology-sector darlings such as Nvidia and Apple got thumped the hardest, the real estate industry also took its fair share of lumps. But analysts believe that the sell-off, paired with a drop in interest rates,...

Seller impersonation fraud is on the rise. A study conducted by NDP Analytics found that 28% of title companies experienced at least one seller impersonation fraud attempt in 2023, and in April 2024 alone, 19% of firms experienced at least one of these attempts. The study, which was released on Monday, is based on a nationwide survey of 783 title companies. Of the firms that experienced seller...

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) has signed a $57.8 billion state budget for 2025, which features several provisions designed to assist the state’s senior residents with health care, food assistance and aging-in-place provisions like home-based care. This is according to announcements by Healy’s office and AARP. Signed into law on July 29, the budget features support for several aging-specific...

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) have submitted a joint letter to Ginnie Mae acting president Sam Valverde, offering their thoughts and perspectives on the government-owned company’s proposed supplemental Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) program. That program, referred to by industry participants as...

Known for its quiet, residential feel, and for having some of the most pristine and least crowded beaches in the Hamptons, the village of Quogue provides a more relaxed, beachy alternative to the refined luxury of Southampton, East Hampton, and Bridgehampton. That doesn’t mean you won’t find plenty of pricey, million-dollar homes in the charming seaside village. The area features a mix of historic...

Sage-green shade Quietude ends the debate over whether green can be a neutral—and proves green might be the most dynamic hue on the color wheel. HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams August might feel a bit too early to be thinking about 2025. But in the world of home design and art trends, it’s never too early to start thinking ahead: Many major paint, design, and color brands begin announcing their...

From cozy ghosts to nightmarish charcuterie boards, the PB Halloween Shop is the place for stocking up on your seasonal decor. Pottery Barn Pottery Barn's array of Halloween decorations are cute enough make any trick-or-treater’s jaw drop. From kitchen supplies you can use to host an eerie party to seasonal decorations that both fright and delight your living room, it’s not easy to choose...