It’s been one week since the NAR settlement changes went into effect. Did the changes affect any of the housing data we track every week? Since the buyer’s commission payout isn’t as transparent as before, I have been anticipating delays in the home-buying process as people adapted to the new rules. The last time we saw this kind of effect was when mortgage lenders had to start incorporating TRID...

It would make a great beach house thanks to its waterproof steel. Amazon If you’re planning to downsize and move into a tiny home, there’s a lot you’ll first want to consider, mainly how much space you’ll actually need. While the whole idea of a tiny home is to live in a smaller space, the majority of tiny houses are designed for just one or two people and may be too small for families.The...

Making design decisions with resale value in mind has long been experts’ advice. But in this personality-driven age of decor, does that still hold true? Nathan Schroder (Left); David Tsay (Right) | Design: Better Homes & Gardens Does location still matter most? Should you remodel your home to suit your tastes, or for resale value? Are starter homes still a thing? We all have plenty of...

Find out how to get rid of bagworms before they destroy your evergreens and other plants. Courtesy of Getty Images / Backyard Production Along with knowing how to get rid of bagworms, gardeners often need to know what they're even looking for because these garden pests have a unique camouflage. The first time I saw a bagworm infestation, I mistook the small brown bags hanging from an evergreen's...

Unclog drains, hang wall art, cook the perfect steak, and much more Better Homes & Gardens Whether you like to cook, garden, or tackle small projects around your home, Amazon is a treasure trove of useful tools for the home chef to DIYer. From kitchen solutions to gardening gadgets, you can stock up on plenty of clever devices to save time, space, and energy. We found 10 that will save you...

Have a cramped bathroom? This simple change can give the illusion that you added square footage—without the demo or cost. Spacecrafting Photography The bathroom is a room that most people can agree is better with more space. However, adding more square feet to a small bathroom can be complicated and costly. If you're looking for ways to make your cramped bathroom feel more spacious on a budget,...

The new home sales report had such a big beat today that many people had to double-check the numbers — and I get it. The estimates were for 623,000 but the sales came in at 739,000. This isn’t my first rodeo with new home sales data and I believe these numbers will be revised lower, but a beat is a beat.  There are other sources we can check to get clues on this report ahead of time. Here are three...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday announced an agreement with Harris County, Texas, to settle allegations of discrimination based on race and national origin in its “design and operation of its Post Disaster Relocation and Buyout Program.” While the county is party to the agreement, it denies the discrimination allegations and HUD “has made no findings of...

RE/MAX and Inside Real Estate are expanding their partnership. The firms announced the expansion on Tuesday at the RE/MAX Broker Owner Conference. The expanded partnership will bring the BoldTrail platform to all RE/MAX-owned brokerages across the U.S. and Canada. The strategic partnership between Inside Real Estate and RE/MAX began in 2022 through the initial launch of MAX/Tech powered by kvCORE for...

Montana’s unique Reverse Annuity Mortgage (RAM) program is a state-sponsored reverse mortgage, with lower interest rates and proceeds along with a higher minimum qualifying age that distinguishes it from the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Cheryl Cohen, division administrator for the housing division at the Montana Department of Commerce...