The 30yr fixed mortgage rate index spent 3 consecutive days over 7% last week–the first time that’s happened since February. Rates have generally been in a more volatile, more elevated range for the past 7 weeks compared to the narrow range seen in March. To put that in perspective, the difference between these two ranges […]
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Modern Organic Style With a Shower Room For these homeowners, a built-in jetted tub, glass block shower divider and funky layout weren’t giving them the style and function they wanted in their primary bathroom. Seeking a modern organic style with European flair, they hired designer Joey Snow to bring the entire California ranch home in
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10 Tips for Designing a Kitchen That’s Easy to Keep Organized 6. Place Your Dishwasher for Easy Access to Storage In most kitchens, the dishwasher is conveniently located next to the sink to simplify loading. When laying out your space, also think about the ease of unloading clean dishes and flatware. Consider where you’ll be
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4 Inspiring Kitchens in 320 to 350 Square Feet Photos by Michael Kaskel 1. Charming and Cheerful Kitchen at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple with grown children and two dogs Location: Delafield, WisconsinSize: 320 square feet (30 square meters); 20 by 16 feetDesigner: Morgan Taugher (lead) of Refined Renovations Before: This aging Delafield, Wisconsin,
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10 Times to Hire a Landscape Contractor Wondering if it’s time to hire a landscape contractor? These pros are experts at managing all aspects of an outdoor project, including hiring subcontractors and overseeing work, keeping the work site safe and applying for building permits. If you have plans from a landscape architect or designer and
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WASHINGTON – (By Dale King, Realty News Report) — Home staging strategies such as clearing the clutter and optimizing the decor can pave the way to a higher sales price in a shorter time. The National Association of Realtors, in its newly published “2025 Profile of Home Staging,” has underscored the largely positive influences of
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Comfort, Character and Color in a Designer’s Own Home Seattle interior designer Harmony Weihs and her husband have four children between them, three of whom still live at home. They wanted a house where they could be comfortable and casual while spending time together. After they’d saved enough, they found a very tight real estate
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Comfort and Color for a Designer’s Own Home Seattle interior designer Harmony Weihs and her husband have four children between them, three of whom still live at home. They wanted a house where they could be comfortable and casual while spending time together. After they’d saved enough, they found a very tight real estate market
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8 Trends in Outdoor Furnishings for 2025 3. Shapes That Embrace Like many of the indoor chairs we saw this season, outdoor chairs were often rounded and cocooning, with shelter arms or winged sides that seemed to be offering a big hug. One notable introduction was Dedon’s new Seashell Grand chair, which is woven from
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Studio Romantic/Shutterstock In the pursuit of your dream kitchen, prioritizing your specific design preferences is certainly understandable. After all, home design is about creating an oasis tailored just for you. But sometimes, personalized design is not the best move for your home long-term, as some
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