With prices on the rise, people are exploring new paths to homeownership—and co-buying is increasingly popular. But what do you need to know before you commit? 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 questions about the ever-changing world of real...

Members will have to shell out a little extra if they want to continue shopping at the discount superstore. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Costco members might be surprised to learn that the price of a Costco membership will be increasing later this year. After staying the same for seven years, 2024 marks the next membership hike shoppers can expect.Regular membership fees will see a $5 increase...

Upgrade your space with these TV wall mounts. Better Homes & Gardens / Kristin Kempa If you’ve just purchased a new flat-screen TV or want to update your space, a TV wall mount is a great tool to consider. Beyond the aesthetically sleek value of a mounted TV, it can also be a great way to optimize the space in your home."A TV can be mounted on almost any wall, as long as you’re able to...

The holiday season may be months away, but it’s never too early to start planning your tree theme(s). Hallmark Don’t look now, but Christmas is just over six short months away. You may want to swap out that summery cocktail you’re sipping while lounging poolside and warm up the hot chocolate because Hallmark’s Keepsake Ornament Premiere of over 250 new designs is here. A tradition going...

Why purchase ladybugs when you can attract them to your garden naturally? Kindra Clineff Ladybugs are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for aphids, leafhoppers, scale, mealybugs, whiteflies, mites, and other soft-bodied insects. Many gardeners buy ladybugs and release them into their vegetable gardens and flowerbeds for pest control purposes. However, it’s more effective to attract...

The kitchen in this 1930s London home had already been expanded, but it wasn’t working for the growing family who were about to buy it. The family chose to renovate before moving in. Designer Robert Burnett and his team ended up doing more than just the kitchen. In addition to creating a generous...

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Single-family home prices also rise 7.7 percent annually in June Based on a new report by Las Vegas Realtors, greater Las Vegas area home prices warmed up again in June 2024 with more homes available for sale. LVR reported that the median price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada was $475,000. That's up 7.7% from $440,990 in June of 2023. Local home prices are approaching the all-time...

Homebot and Newzip are teaming up in hopes of converting engagement into more transactions. The two companies announced the partnership on Wednesday, and it allows customers who are using both Homebot and Newzip to offer consumers up to 2% off their transaction costs. The companies believe this will help lead to a higher hit rate with buyers and sellers, in addition to passing savings on to...