Come fall, you might be inclined to decorate with layers of texture, transition your home’s color palette from energetic hues to earth tones, and even carve out a cozy nook that’s perfect for lounging. Autumn presents an opportunity to make the most of more time spent indoors, which means finding ways to make your home more cozy and welcoming. […]
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What Will The Pandemic’s Impact Be On The Real Estate Market?
The pandemic has already caused a mini-exodus out of New York City, and with lower taxes, lower interest rates, and — for the wealthiest among us — higher earnings thanks to stock market gains and some helpful bailouts, the housing market is roaring outside of urban America. What will be the impact on real estate […]
July New Home Sales: Strongest Release Since 2006
By Matthew Speakman on Aug. 25, 2020 July new home sales were up 13.9% from June and 36.3% from July 2019, to 901,000 (SAAR), according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The median price of new houses sold in July 2020 was $330,600, up 7.2% from a year ago. Inventory of new homes available for sale in July fell […]
Rental Crisis Hits College Towns Thanks To COVID-19
From Realtor.com In January, Rita Slavin‘s daughter signed an ironclad lease on an apartment near the University of California, Davis, to secure housing for her senior year of college. There was no way Slavin could have known that just a few months later her daughter Nicole‘s college classes would be held entirely online. She also had no […]
So, Can I Have People Over for Dinner Now?
From House Rules Can I have friends over for dinner? I’m going to say a provisional yes. After over three months of total self-isolation in which I went without any IRL social interaction at all, I understand the importance of spending time with friends and loved ones. In the last month or so I’ve hosted […]
7 Steps for Staying Organized During a Move
From Houzz Moving can be physically and mentally overwhelming in the best of times, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic adds new challenges. The recommendations on social distancing mean you’ll need more coordination to manage your move to ensure that you and those working for you stay safe. As professional home organizers, one of our services […]
Where Does The U.S. Housing Market Go From Here? Five Experts Share Predictions For The Rest Of 2020
From Forbes Mortgage rates are searching for a historic bottom. Home prices are inching up toward record highs. Home shoppers are looking for deals. Homeowners are weighing selling versus refinancing. A lot is going on in the U.S. housing market on the backdrop of an even messier national state of affairs. After an unprecedented first […]
10 Things Your Home Doesn’t Need Anymore: How Many Do You Still Have?
From Realtor.com Unless your home was built in the last year or two, it’s likely to be full of outdated features and systems. Some of those items may add to the home’s charm, but many distinctly will not. Replacing the outdated with modern versions or smart technology can save you time and money. Here’s a look […]
4 Tips for Creating a Productive Study Space for Kids
If you’re a parent of a school-age child, or school-age children, your home probably will need to accommodate some distance learning when the new school year starts. For some households, spring became a frantic last-minute scramble to adjust to sheltering and schooling at home. For fall, you might want to spend time thoughtfully planning and […]
Consumers are less confident about housing, but searches for these topics are soaring
From CNBC After plunging in April, consumer sentiment in housing began a promising recovery. Home sales surged and beat expectations; homebuilders reported buyer traffic was, well, through the roof, and online housing-related searches soared. Consumer confidence in housing now appears to be weakening, but consumer curiosity is not. Fannie Mae’s monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index […]