The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter. The reading of 87 is 14 points higher from the second quarter of 2020—an indicator that residential remodeling confidence, for all project sizes, has increased. The details: – Current Conditions Index: Averaged 91—a 14-point increase from the second quarter […]
Freddie Mac: Real Estate Market Will Remain Strong Through 2021
Despite concerns over inflation, Freddie Mac’s quarterly forecast reports a robust real estate market that may be softening when it comes to demand, predicting a strong performance for the remainder of the year. The details: – The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is expected to be 3.1% in 2021 and 3.7% in 2022. In 2020, the 30-year averaged […]
8 Must-Have Eclectic Decor Tips to Pull Off the Look
Swoon-worthy interiors are everywhere – which may cause you to be drawn to more than one interior design style. But loving countless styles can pose the problem of putting your beautiful ideas to use without creating a chaotic home. Fortunately, an eclectic design does just that! With some guidance and eclectic decor, you can make […]
Creating and Sticking to a House Cleaning Schedule
If you’re one of the select few who enjoys cleaning, keeping your home tidy might not seem like a huge chore. However, if cleaning isn’t your favorite activity, creating a schedule can remove a lot of the stress involved, ensuring that no task goes unnoticed for too long–especially if you live in a larger home. […]
5 Contingencies You Should Never Remove When Buying a House
(Getty Images) Buyers, we know it’s hard out there for you right now. In our current seller’s market, the national inventory of active listings is down 43.1% year over year, according to the Realtor.com June 2021 Housing Market Trends Report. And a scarcer selection means people are paying more, too, with listings up 12.7% in price. […]
Here’s how Millennials are creating trends in home-buying market
Millennials are adulting. They have reached the age where they are buying homes and making a huge impact on the housing market. It has been estimated that they make up almost half of the home buyers today. Recognizing that older homes often need renovations, repairs, and have higher monthly expenditures, millennials are turning the key […]
Christina Haack Sees a New Kitchen Trend ‘Everyone’s Going To Want’
(HGTV) Christina Haack is familiar with many hot home trends, but on the latest “Christina on the Coast,” she stumbles across one she’s never seen (or heard of) before. That’s a first! In the Season 4 episode “Kitchen Meets Waterfront Dream,“ Haack agrees to help married couple David and Odett renovate their tiny Yorba Linda, CA, kitchen for $80,000. […]
Kitchen of the Week: Bigger and Better With Light Gray Cabinets
Hunter green carpet. In the kitchen. That was probably enough of a reason for Brian and Stephanie Adams to launch a kitchen renovation in their newly purchased 1970s home in Omaha, Nebraska. The aging oak cabinets, laminate countertops and overall basic look just sealed the deal. The Adamses tapped designer Courtney Otte and builder Eric […]
New This Week: 6 Refreshing Bathrooms With Shower-Tub Combos
A shower-tub combination is a common space-saving design feature for a bathroom. It’s so common that some people mistakenly think of it as dated and boring. But the following designs show fresh ways to update a shower-tub combo for enduring style. Eden LA Furniture and Interiors 1. Contemporary Cool Designer: Jamie Roddy of EdenLA Interiors Location: Los Angeles […]
Renovation Activity Is at 6-Year High, New Houzz Barometer Shows
Following a strong start to 2021, residential construction and design professionals expressed overall confidence in home renovation activity for the next three months, according to the just-released 2021 Q3 Houzz Renovation Barometer. Interior designers had a better second quarter than first quarter in 2021, and they reported increases in new committed projects in the pipeline. They […]
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