While 2022 hasn’t exactly turned out to be a picnic for the real estate industry, many industry forecasts are predicting 2023 to be a challenging year. Looking into his crystal ball, National Association of Realtors chief economist and senior vice president of...
Decorating for Halloween seems to become more and more intense every year. With many stores setting up their spooky selections in August and others selling out of their most popular fall decorations by the middle of summer, the race to follow the best Halloween...
Mortgage rates fell this week. It appears that rates have already accounted for some of the effects of the Fed's tightening policy. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 5.7% from 5.81% the previous week. Although rates are significantly...
Mortgage applications to purchase a home rose 8% last week compared with the previous week, bolstered in part by demand for adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. Applications were, however, 10% lower than...
Bad news for Austin, good news for Dallas-Fort Worth: While Texas' capital city has been knocked out of the top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best places to live in the U.S., DFW has moved up five spots. DFW landed at No. 32 on the 2022...
Whether you’re a first-time buyer eager to become a homeowner this year, or you’re ready to leave your Seattle condo for some acreage in Dallas, buying a new house is an exciting time. However, it can be a lengthy and tricky process, even for the most seasoned...
If you are prepping to welcome a newborn or already have a child in your life, you may be wondering how to renovate a nursery or bedroom for optimal sleep. From choosing the right paint color to ensuring the room doesn’t let too much light in, there are a lot of...
The science behind climate change can be overwhelming and complex. When it comes to its impact on the future, much is still undetermined. So how can you take control and do your part to help slow the impact of climate change? While a lot of factors are out of our...
From spa deals to prix fixe dinners, we hear about a ton of Valentine’s Day date ideas this time of year. And while many of them are perfectly lovely and conventional outings for you and significant other, boo, new fling, “we aren’t putting labels on it,” what have...
It’s true that boosting the value of your home can get expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. From embracing the natural light inside your home to improving your curb appeal, there are many home upgrades that can increase home value and make a big impact, without...
