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Amazon’s Best Outdoor Fire Pit Deals to Shop as the Chilly Fall Weather Sets In

We found propane, wood-burning, and smokeless versions on sale. Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon If you’re not quite ready to cover your patio furniture for the year, a fire pit will get you plenty more great nights outside even as fall temperatures creep in. Whether you want to make s’mores, cook dinners over an open flame, or just have a cozy spot for backyard conversations, a fire pit...

Dubai, Palm Beach and Miami Lead World’s Super Luxury Home Sales

Global super prime home sales rise 66 percent over last 5 years Based on new data from global property consultant Knight Frank, 463 sales of properties valued at $10 million or more were recorded in the three months leading up to June 2024 across 11 key markets. This figure is slightly lower than the 476 sales recorded in the previous quarter. However, sales volumes at the high end of the residential...

Guild announces new ‘Flex Payment Mortgage’ suite of reverse products

Guild Mortgage announced on Wednesday the introduction of a new product line called the “Flex Payment Mortgage,” which includes Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-sponsored Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), refinances, proprietary jumbo options and HECM for Purchase (H4P) loans. “Guild’s Flex Payment Mortgage is a suite of products combining federally-insured with options for larger...

Large lenders have expanded their digital home equity options

With elevated levels of home equity across the U.S., mortgage lenders are making home equity lending more accessible to reach more borrowers. Nearly all of the companies analyzed that provide home equity lending have a digital application process, while about half incorporate a soft credit pull before they fully underwrite these loans, according to a report released Wednesday by intelligence firm...

Portland, Oregon, passes a housing production strategy

The city council of Portland, Oregon, unanimously passed what it is calling the city’s first-ever housing production strategy, which is based on a proposal introduced this summer by Commissioner Carmen Rubio. Like many major metropolitan areas across the country, Portland is facing a housing shortage as well as an affordability crisis. The only viable solution to these problems, as other municipal...

Judge overseeing Moehrl, Batton suits recuses herself over possible conflict of interest

Judge Andrea R. Wood, who is overseeing the two Batton homebuyer commission lawsuits and the Moehrl commission suit, has recused herself from the cases, according to a legal filing on Wednesday. In the filing, the Chicago-based U.S. district court judge said that it had recently come to her attention that the spouse of a person related to her within the third degree of relationship is a partner at a law...

FHA finalizes updates to reverse mortgage debenture interest rates

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Wednesday published Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2024-18, which implements updates to debenture interest rates and reimbursements for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program claims proposed in July. The ML goes into effect on Sept. 28. Debenture interest refers to the percentage of a return that an investor would receive for lending money through a debenture....

Home of the week: $9M Modern farmhouse has a breathtaking two-story library & an entire wellness wing

The art-loving, history-rich, and downright charming hamlet of Bedford Corners in Westchester County, New York, is a dream place to call home. But its million-dollar homes are often reserved for the wealthy. Just a stone’s throw from the more affordable town of Mount Kisco — with which it shares a post office and zip code — Bedford Corners offers a blend of historic, newly built, and fully...

5 Ways to let your personal style shine through home decor

Your home is more than just a place to live, it’s a canvas for self-expression. Every corner, every piece of furniture, and every decorative item tells a story about who you are and what you value. Expressing your personal style through your living space not only creates a more inviting atmosphere but also contributes to your overall well-being. That’s why today we’ll look at five easy ways to...

How to Keep Cats Out of Your Yard: 7 Simple Solutions

Learn how to keep cats out of your yard or garden with these kitty-safe methods. Kindra Clineff Stray cats can benefit gardens by keeping voles, mice, and other rodents away. But when wandering felines prey on songbirds, dig holes in garden beds, and leave you deposits in said holes, they quickly become a nuisance. Here's how to keep stray cats out of your yard with 7 effective methods that are...

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