A new report from Thumbtack reveals that a well-maintained lawn is of the utmost importance. Marty Baldwin According to the 2024 Curb Appeal Trends Report by Thumbtack, it's officially “The Year of the Backyard.” Homeowners are heavily investing in outdoor improvements this year—but creating a little oasis extends to the front yard too.Published June 11, the report—which is based on a...

The slow rollout of American Riviera Orchard continues with the soft launch of raspberry jam and dog biscuits. KOLA SULAIMON / Getty Images Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, announced lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard in March, but the launch itself has been slow and steady—and she's building further anticipation with the recent rollout of two new products.According to Town &...

This young couple loves the historic feel of their 100-plus-year-old home outside Philadelphia. But they also love putting their own stamp on it. They first worked with interior designer Caroline Finnegan of Hernden House on their living room and family room, before moving on to the hall bath their...

Ceiling fans make great additions to the home year-round. They cool us down in summer and warm us up in winter. New features and technologies mean they’re more energy-efficient than ever, and design updates have led to some pretty stylish models. Personal preference plays a big role when...

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Based on ATTOM's newly released Special Housing Risk Report, California, New Jersey and Illinois once again had the highest concentrations of the most-at-risk markets in the country, with some of the biggest clusters in the New York City and Chicago areas, as well as inland California. Less-vulnerable markets remained spread mainly throughout the South and Midwest. The first-quarter patterns - derived from...

Dozens of former employees at Guaranteed Rate say the mortgage lender has fostered a toxic work environment — including verbal abuse, misogyny and bullying — amid the laser focus of its founder and CEO, Victor Ciardelli, on making money and growing the business, according to a report published Saturday by the Chicago Tribune. According to the report, the accusations included Ciardelli, who is...

Glenn Sanford and eXp Realty cannot seem to distance themselves from the allegations of sexual assault currently plaguing some of the firm’s former top-recruiting agents. In an amended complaint filed on Thursday, Anya Roberts again names eXp and Sanford as defendants in her lawsuit, alongside former and current eXp agents and recruiters Michael Bjorkman, David Golden and Brent Gove. Sanford and eXp...

Realtor.com is extending the reach of its buyer representation advertising campaign, according to an announcement on Monday. As part of this goal, it is launching a “new initiative promoting the benefits of buyer’s agents for individuals in historically underserved and underrepresented communities, including BIPOC, AANHPI, Hispanic, LGBTQ+, first-time, Veteran, and lower-income buyers.” If the...