Decorate for the spooky holiday without sacrificing sophistication. Jay Wilde While winter holidays have long been considered the main decorating events of the year, Halloween is finally starting to get the hype it deserves. Giant skeletons sell out months in advance, apple cider donuts hit grocery shelves as early as August, and piles of jack-o'-lanterns are stacked sky-high on every porch before...
This year, the bar cabinet is making a comeback thanks to its sleek design that's easy to fit into any space. Walmart Looking for a way to organize your home bar supplies? While we’re still a big fan of bar carts, one trend we’re excited to see resurfacing this year is the bar cabinet. It’s sleek, easy to fit into any space, and super stylish. A bar cabinet is perfect for anyone who has...
The furnishings showcase traditional design and classic silhouettes. Pottery Barn After an all-out maximalist renaissance in the interior design world, traditional design is now the "it" aesthetic. Social media influencers and design power couple Chris and Julia Marcum, aka Chris Loves Julia, are experts when it comes to traditional style, and they teamed up with Pottery Barn to bring it into...
Grab your favorite recipe and conjure up some delectable desserts. Better Homes & Gardens / Tyler Roeland Once I’ve decorated my home and finished my outdoor decor, my thoughts turn to the next best thing about Halloween: treats!I love baking fun and delicious goodies for Halloween. I am far from a professional baker, so I rely on cookie cutters and molds for all my baked treats. After using...
The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) has recently released its 2025 housing and economic forecast, predicting a more favorable interest rate environment that will ease the current "lock-in" effect, leading to improved housing inventory. This shift is expected to encourage both buyers and sellers to re-enter the market, boosting home sales and prices next year. According to C.A.R.'s "2025...
What do you get when you combine home renovation specialists with a lender that can provide funds in short order? The new partnership between HouseAmp and Renovation Sells. The technology companies will tether their respective services with the goal of streamlining the process of getting a home ready for sale. The Renovation Sells platform focuses on design and construction, while the loans come from...
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Julia Gordon and David Berenbaum, deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Housing Counseling at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), described a need for more reverse mortgage comprehension during an interview at this year’s National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego. As the...
Successful people possess a belief system that empowers them to achieve their goals, regardless of their circumstances or situations. This doesn’t mean they don’t face failures and setbacks; rather, they refuse to let these obstacles prevent them from reaching their potential. By most standards, I’ve had a highly successful career in real estate — as a Keller Williams Mega Agent, Broker-Owner,...
The Real Brokerage’s explosive growth continues. The company has added the Grant Johnson Group, based in the Minneapolis area, bringing 55 agents to Real and pushing the brokerage’s total agent count past 22,000. “It’s fitting that a fast-growing team, focused on building a strong culture, has helped us surpass 22,000 agents,” Real President Sharran Srivatsaa said in a statement. “In a short...
Struggling fintech LoanSnap had its mortgage lender license in Connecticut revoked in early October by state authorities, adding to the company’s legal and financial problems. The firm was first licensed to do mortgage business in Connecticut in January 2021 and applied for a renewal in December 2023. The request was pending, but in July, the company had its mortgage lender license in the state...
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