In Portsmouth, Rhode Island, a historic farm that’s being touted as “one of the last remaining pieces of the original Vanderbilt estate” is now headed for auction. Known as Sandy Point Farm, the 6.15-acre property was built at the end of the 19th century for Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt — the father of Gloria Vanderbilt and maternal grandfather of Anderson Cooper. An avid equestrian,...

Grab a new patio set at a fraction of the price. Better Homes & Gardens / Francesca Fasciglione Amazon's second annual Prime Big Deal Days event is the perfect time to explore a little home refresh. While the sale officially kicks off on Tuesday, October 8, and runs through Wednesday, October 9, the retailer has dropped massive early deals, which you can take advantage of right now.While...

Welcome to the dark side of Halloween, where crust and decay, moody hues, and collections of curiosities make unexpectedly chic party decor. Adam Albright For Gwen Hefner (a popular home blogger known as @themakerista on Instagram), Halloween is a celebration of the season she’s loved ever since she first read Mary Shelley’s classic, Frankenstein. Her Halloween decor style is an homage to that...

Help out vital pollinators in your garden by providing the plants, water, and other essentials they need to overwinter. Gabriela Herman  Gardeners are realizing the increasing importance of supporting pollinators as shrinking habitats and other environmental pressures reduce their populations. In fact, in a recent Monrovia poll of 1400 gardeners nationwide, over a quarter, 26%, said they were...

Discover why a dual option might be the perfect addition to your bathroom remodel. Stacy Zarin Goldberg  Bathrooms are no longer just the functional spaces they once were—they’ve become personal sanctuaries for relaxation and rejuvenation. One of the latest trends making a splash in modern bathrooms is the tandem showerhead.These dual-headed systems offer the perfect blend of luxury,...

This saturated orange shade is the epitome of romance. Minted For centuries, couples have gathered their loved ones to celebrate tying the knot—and this year, the number of couples planning for a reception increased by 7%, according to a survey from Civic Science. Today's couples are planning weddings with an eye for individual style, guest appreciation, and memorable details, including a...

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31 percent fewer U.S. homes sold in 2024 than in prepandemic 2019 According to a recent Redfin report, only 25 out of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed ownership in the first eight months of 2024, marking the lowest housing turnover rate in 30 years. Redfin's analysis, which focused on turnover as an indicator of housing availability, compared data across various metro areas, home types, and neighborhoods...

William Chang is stepping down from his roles as chief capital markets officer at PennyMac Financial Services and chief investment officer for PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, the company announced Thursday. Industry veteran Mark Elbaum will succeed him.  Chang, who joined the company in 2012, will “pursue other interests in the mortgage banking industry” after leaving on Oct. 11. Before joining...

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is prioritizing its legislative work on a bill that would ban the practice of trigger leads, in which consumer credit reporting agencies share with other lenders that a “hard credit report” was pulled for a mortgage application. This can lead to an onslaught of calls to the consumer vying for their lending business. Bob Broeksmit, the MBA’s president and CEO,...