Punchy colors, artful references, and playful patterns converge in the whimsical look of postmodern. Carson Downing Rules are meant to be broken in this maximal mash-up of color and pattern. Inspired by the work of avant-garde Italian architects and designers Ettore Sottsass and Gio Ponti (among others), postmodern style combines a riot of stripes and geometric motifs in a kaleidoscope of...

Including throw pillows, functional woven baskets, and soft rugs. Better Homes & Gardens / Walmart Earthy neutrals can easily be incorporated into decor any time of the year, but there’s no time like fall to bring the warmth they offer to your home. Our latest collection at Walmart does just that, with natural colors and textures that add a cozy vibe to your space—starting at just...

A dramatic statement marble slab will fill any space with personality—but is it worth the investment? Interior designers share why they think the material has staying power. Courtesy of Lindsie Davis / Blueberry Jones Design If you're looking for a way to make a dramatic design statement and add a luxurious touch to your home, look to the latest interior design trend: Bold marble veining....

Compass is already one of the biggest brokerages in New York City — and it just got bigger. The Zweben Team, a high-producing group in Manhattan and Brooklyn, have left Douglas Elliman to join Compass at its headquarters in Manhattan. Led by Carolyn and Paul Zweben, the team has closed $800 million in sales volume over more than 20 years in the business. “We are grateful to Douglas Elliman for...

Unsold inventory of homes for sale has been on the rise all year. It hasn’t turned the corner yet — inventory rose across the country this week — but at less than 1% rate. There are some signs that inventory growth is slowing with newly lower mortgage rates and the end of the summer.  In the years before the pandemic, it would be totally normal for inventory to peak at the end of July or in...

The state of Montana has been more heavily promoting its state-based Reverse Annuity Mortgage (RAM) program for seniors. Unspent funds allocated to the program can be put to use by assisting the state’s older residents with reverse mortgage financing at a relatively low interest rate when compared to either Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) or...

The landmark date of Aug. 17, 2024, has come and gone, and the real estate industry is still plugging along, despite the business practice changes mandated by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement now being implemented nationwide. In the Greater Boston area, Linda O’Koniewski, the broker-owner of Leading Edge Real Estate, described the first few days...

A majority of Americans are seriously concerned that their retirement will be negatively impacted by the rising costs and uncertainty associated with sudden, unexpected and more frequent extreme weather events taking place across the country. This is according to the 2024 Annual Retirement Study from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. More than half of U.S. adults surveyed (56%) said they...

How much would it cost to walk a mile in John Dutton’s cowboy boots? If you’ve been fantasizing about living the life of Yellowstone’s famed patriarch (flawlessly portrayed by Kevin Costner in the hit TV series), and found yourself wondering how much it would cost to run a sprawling ranch that spans thousands of acres, we have the answer — but spoiler alert, it’s pretty expensive! The...

Transform the entrance of your home into a welcoming and functional area with these expert tips and creative ideas. Tria Giovan It's easy to overlook the entryway, since you don't spend a lot of time in the space, compared to a bedroom or living room. But this transitional area is where you walk in and out of the home each day, and where you drop purses, shoes, jackets, and mail. The best small...