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Get inspired by these porches with inviting focal points and picture-perfect design features. Rustic Porch Rich wood textures and a cozy fireplace make this porch the ultimate mountain escape. For unique furniture finds look for local craftsman to create custom...

Some Highlights Thinking about making a move in 2025 and wondering what you can expect? Here’s what expert forecasts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates will come down slightly. More homes will sell. And prices will rise more moderately. Connect with a local agent to...

Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process. And while your down payment is probably the number one expense on your mind, don’t forget about...

Some Highlights Getting your house ready to sell? Here’s a few tips on what you may want to do to prepare. Focus on making it inviting, showing it’s cared for, and boosting your curb appeal. If you want specific advice to help your house stand out in your local...

A shift is underway in the housing market this season. And if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump back into your homebuying search, this is a great time to do it. That’s because the best week to buy a home this year is just around...

Some Highlights Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line. As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power. If you put your search on...

Redesigning their backyard persuaded this family of three to stay put instead of moving. Previously, they had a collection of cherished fish living in a leaky pond, mature shrubs overwhelming and overshading the small space, and a patchy lawn growing in poorly...

There’s no need to buy a new house or take on an extensive remodel to get the curb appeal you want. There are many ways to approach your exterior to give it a serious update without a serious overhaul. Here are 10 favorite tips for you to boost your house’s first...

Luxurious decor, the color green, swimming pools and dedicated spaces for work, art and exercise are just some of the trends taking off. Here you can glimpse more of what homeowners are interested in now — and get an idea of what homes might look like in the very near...

Spending time in the garden can be a wonderful mood lifter and stress reliever. For that reason, health & other facilities have long incorporated healing gardens into their treatment for patients, family members and staff. But these healing spaces aren’t limited ...

We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling reasons. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different...

Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Annual Profile of Home Staging. 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar value offers from buyers. 77% of buyer’s agents said staging made it...

Click/Tap Image To View VideoMany of us dream of creating an elaborately carved pumpkin for our neighbors to admire on Halloween night, but the second we start carving, we remember how difficult it is just to cut out a toothy grin. To prevent your pumpkin carving...

The leaves are falling, pumpkins are showing up at market, and the cozy comforts of home beckon — it must be October. Make the most of this month’s bountiful harvest, get some exercise raking leaves in the brisk air, and button down your house in preparation for...

Check out these inviting autumn-inspired porch and patio spaces. Cue the Color Warm, golden-hued planters serve as eye-catching accents on this pumpkin-piled fall front porch. Tip: Fill your planters with a mix of colors, heights and textures for maximum visual...

Use some of your downtime to tackle a house project or two, and you can start the new year with a fresher, cleaner space. Take the time to work on a project you would never usually have time for (like editing photos from the past year), get a head start on your New...

Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here are six great reasons...

Kitchen islands are hot items among homeowners who are remodeling or building their kitchens from scratch. If you’re among them, why stop at the standard features? With some creativity — and the help of a talented designer and cabinetmaker — you can equip your island...

When we think of inclusive design, it’s often in the context of public or commercial buildings. However, residential designers increasingly now have inclusivity in mind too. But what exactly is inclusive design and why is it important? While you’ll have heard of...

When updating a laundry room, many homeowners ask designers to make doing laundry more enjoyable. To do that, designers bring in pattern and color to spark joy, or lean on a breezy and efficient layout with abundant natural light to create a peaceful atmosphere. Here,...