It’s cordless, rechargeable, and easy to clean. Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon My husband’s car is a mess. This man cannot live without eating fistfuls of Goldfish crackers while traveling, and he’s often downing his favorite Italian sub en route to visit clients. Peanuts, popcorn—you name it—it’s being consumed to pass the time while he’s stuck in traffic on the interstate....

Flooding can be both expensive and traumatic, so it’s good to know that anyone who has even a modest outdoor plot can play a role in reducing that risk by including water-resilient features. Essentially, the more landscapes there are that effectively deal with water, the better it is for...

Summer is a good time to get going on some larger home projects both indoors and out. Hotter weather is also your cue to tune up those irrigation systems, boost shade and (finally) clean out the garage. Check these to-dos off your list to get your home and garden in top shape for...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday announced a new round of disaster relief in the state of Hawaii that is targeted for the island of Kauai following severe storms, flooding and landslides that took place there in April. On June 17, President Joe Biden issued an executive order approving a disaster declaration in the state. He directed “federal assistance to...

Both existing housing inventory and home prices have been rising together year over year, which might seem odd at first glance since existing home sales are trending near all-time lows. However, I can clear up any confusion on this topic. Let’s keep it simple: total active listings are still below 2019 levels nationally, and the days on market are under 30 days today. Existing home sales aren’t...

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Friday announced that it has given conditional approval for Freddie Mac to begin purchasing closed-end second mortgages through a pilot program. The pilot program includes several limitations to the types of loans the government-sponsored enterprise will be allowed to purchase. The program is only for primary residences and the first mortgage must have a...

Real estate mailers aren’t dead — far from it. With so many agents focused on digital marketing, mailers can help you stand out from the crowd to attract new leads, increase brand awareness, generate more referrals, and ultimately close more deals. To get you started on the path to dominating your farm area with direct mail, I used my experience as an agent and coach to put together this guide....

The Montana Board of Housing is aiming to remind the state’s seniors about a government-administered program that is specifically designed to help older adults access their home’s equity — and it should be very familiar to members of the reverse mortgage industry. Recently, officials with the state’s housing authority have been publishing new material related to the state’s Reverse Annuity...

When we saw that Prime Video was planning to release a new series that takes famous former reality TV contestants and puts them all together in a swanky mansion — creating a mix of drama, humor, and outright bizarre challenges — our first reaction was “Sign us up!” And learning that the series was filmed almost entirely on location in a luxurious Atlanta mansion definitely sealed the deal....

Think: elegant pendant lights, wooden conversation sets, outdoor rugs, and more. Better Homes & Gardens / Tyler Roeland Summer is officially here, which means it’s time to bask in the sunshine, start a lush garden, and connect with mother nature. The onset of the summer season also makes way for plenty of outdoor relaxation and entertainment, whether you love getting cozy by a fire pit or...