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Mortgage experts agree: There is no housing bubble

A steady flow of executive orders and presidential memoranda from President Donald Trump dominates media headlines. Trump even signed an executive order on Wednesday asking for the review of designations under the Antiquities Act. But with or without Trump, the housing market must go on. So as the world, once again, tuned in to Trump’s

3 Rules for Avoiding Common Color Mistakes

Editor’s note: Painting is the first project many of us tackle in a new home – sometimes before we even unpack the first box. And if we can’t paint, or prefer not to, we express ourselves with color through the textiles, furniture, and accessories that fill our homes. Introducing our favorite colors to our home

Creative Ways to Add Color to Your Rental

Editor’s note: Painting is the first project many of us tackle in a new home – sometimes before we even unpack the first box. And if we can’t paint, or prefer not to, we express ourselves with color through the textiles, furniture, and accessories that fill our homes. Introducing our favorite colors to our home

FHFA: Home prices jump 6.4% annually in February

Home prices increased in February both month-over-month and annually, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index. Home prices rise 0.8% in February, the index shows, and the previous halt in January’s home price growth was revised upward to a 0.2% increase. Home prices increased 6.4% annually. But FHFA isn’t

FHFA: Home prices jump 6.4% annual in February

Home prices increased in February both month-over-month and annually, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index. Home prices rise 0.8% in February, the index shows, and the previous halt in January’s home price growth was revised upward to a 0.2% increase. Home prices increased 6.4% annually. But FHFA isn’t

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit fourth consecutive all-time high

Home prices continued to expand in February, hitting their fourth consecutive all-time high, according to the S&P Dow Jones Indices. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, a national measure of U.S. home prices, increased both month-over-month and year-over-year in February. The National Home Price NSA Index, which covers all nine U.S. census divisions, increased by 5.8%

3 Color Palettes for a Sophisticated Home

Trendy color pairings  are not for everyone. But even if you prefer timeless paint palettes, the decision to update your home decor with new hues still comes with a lot of choices. Glossy or matte? Warm or cool tones? Pretty patterns or bare necessities? Here are three favorite palettes and pairings to help you gain a fresh perspective on your

[Charts] Black Knight: Home prices hit new peak in February

Home prices hit a new peak in February, according to Black Knight Financial Services’ Home Price Index. Home prices increased 0.8% from January to $268,000 in February, up from $266,000 in January. This is an increase of 5.7% from last year’s $254,000 and a new peak in home prices. This chart from Black Knight shows

5 Tips to Declutter Your Closet in a Day

I recently had a closet collapse. I came home from a day at the office to find heaps of once-neatly-hung, color-coordinated clothes in one giant, messy mound on the floor. Worse than picking up the pieces of chipped drywall? Admitting that maybe it was time to get rid of that favorite shirt of mine —

10 Spring Cleaning Projects to Tackle This Weekend 

Spring cleaning is all about getting our homes ready for a new season of sunshine, warmth, and time outdoors – and indoors, too! Now’s the time to wipe off the grime, clear out the cobwebs, and get those living spaces ready for the year ahead. When you put together your spring cleaning checklist this year,