Embrace the timeless charm and simplicity of a traditional shower curtain. Stacy Zarin Goldberg Are shower curtains a design staple of the past? As many contemporary homes implement frameless glass doors, we're seeing a decline in the use of shower curtains, especially in primary bathrooms. Although frameless glass doors offer a more sleek aesthetic, greater durability, and a better way to...
Learn how to identify the source of the odor so you can eliminate it for good. ADAM ALBRIGHT Tracking down a mildew smell in your bathroom can feel hopeless. It may seem like you’ve cleaned every single inch in your attempt to get rid of the mildew smells in the bathroom to no avail. But scrubbing your bathroom surfaces isn't the only way to eliminate odors.The first step is to determine the...
This fun, fish-centric decorating trend adds maritime whimsy to your home. Sandra Mohlmann If you find yourself daydreaming about a seaside vacation, look no further than Sardinecore to capture the essence of the Mediterranean, without ever leaving home. Rising to popularity this summer, Sardinecore is a whimsy aesthetic that brings coastal charm to interior design. The style blends timeless...
These native vining plants support wildlife and they’re an eco-friendly alternative to popular invasive vines. Ryann Ford Invasive, non-native vines, like kudzu and oriental bittersweet, have given vining plants a bad reputation. However, North America has a lot of native vines that play an important role in the ecosystem, support pollinators, and have plenty of ornamental charm. When you need...
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Foreign buyers set to enjoy savings due to weaker U.S. dollar According to international property consultancy Knight Frank, the shift to lower interest rates is expected to boost activity, with prime housing markets across the U.S. poised to benefit ahead of the broader housing market recovery. Although cash buyers are more prevalent, high borrowing costs have dampened activity in luxury markets as well....
eXp Realty continues to add agents and teams at a fast clip. The company announced the addition of the Maine-based Realty ONE Group, a 36-agent team that has closed 338 transactions totaling $128 million in sales volume so far this year. The team is led by Steven Brackett, who has been part of Realty One Group for six years. According to eXp, the group specializes in residential real estate,...
Guaranteed Rate Affinity announced a promotion on Tuesday as the joint venture company named 22-year industry veteran Mark Rawls as vice president of mortgage lending. Rawls is the latest addition to a leadership team of seven executives at the developing company. Guaranteed Rate Affinity was formed in 2017 through a partnership between Rate, formerly branded as Guaranteed Rate, and Anywhere Real...
Reverse mortgage educators Dan Hultquist and Jim McMinn brought their “Rules of the Game” presentation back to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo this year in San Diego. After getting some of the preliminaries out of the way regarding the importance of focused information, they drilled deeper into certain topics related to reverse mortgage product...
The third-quarter financials for Pennymac Financial Services illustrate the double-edged sword of declining interest rates for mortgage companies. It can improve loan production and acquisitions but hurt their servicing portfolios. When factoring both impacts on its earnings, the California-based lender delivered a profit of $69.4 million from July to September. That was less than its $98 million profit...
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