In early April, amid the most volatile portion of the market’s reaction to the tariff announcement, mortgage rates were officially over 7% for a single day. By the middle of the following week, they were well on their way lower, ultimately ending the month just over 6.8%. Since then, it’s been tough sledding for bonds […]
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How the Houzz Pro Client Dashboard Works for You What Is the Client Dashboard? When you work with a pro who uses Houzz Pro tools, they can give you access to a Client Dashboard to monitor, track and advance your home remodeling or design project or new build. This is a private portal that includes
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11 Ways to Age-Proof Your Bathroom Niedfeldt Home RemodelingSave Photo 4. Increase the Height of Your Vanity The standard vanity height is 31½ inches (not including your countertop). This isn’t high enough for some homeowners. Raising the cabinet height to 34½ inches (this will reach standard kitchen counter height, including a 1½ inch countertop) can
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Tuesday brought the release of an economic report that has frequently been responsible for big swings in mortgage rates. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the earlier of the two big inflation reports from the US government, and inflation is a big deal for interest rates. In general, higher inflation coincides with higher rates and
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Staging a home that is for sale is effective, according to a survey of real estate agents conducted by the National Association of Realtors. Staging a home that is for sale — with new, but neutral furniture and art to make the home appealing to more buyers — is effective, according to a survey of
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Classic Style for Aging in Place Sebring Design BuildSave Photo This view from the window toward the entry provides a good look at the bathroom’s layout. From front to back on the left, there’s a second vanity that is wheelchair-accessible (not shown), the shower, a linen cabinet and a door that leads to the walk-in
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How a Kitchen Designer Can Be the Key to a Smooth Remodel Parti Pris DesignSave Photo 5. They Know Where to Spend and Where to Save “Sometimes the simple details are expensive; at other times, a design change can save so much money,” Berry says. “Always be open and honest with your designer about money.
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Tariffs and trade policy have been a new and important consideration for the bond market for just over a month now. That matters to mortgage rates because mortgage pricing is primarily determined by bond prices. The reaction function for rates is a bit complicated at first glance because tariffs can exert influence in opposite directions.
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HARWINTON, Conn., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — What are the most effective ways to prepare your home for potential buyers? According to Joanne Donne of The Washington Agency in Harwinton, Connecticut, the answer lies in simplicity, cleanliness, and strategic presentation. In her feature for HelloNation Magazine, Donne discusses the power of real estate home
What’s New in Flooring for 2025 Smooth and natural flooring in both wood and stone looks continued to dominate the tile and plank collections seen at recent surface materials and building trade shows in Las Vegas. There’s movement away from whitewashed gray and rustic wood flooring, although those choices are still available. And resilient flooring
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