Home Improvement

Homeowners nearly hit the mark on estimating home prices

Homeowners are getting better about estimating their home’s value for the fifth month in a row, according to Quicken Loans Home Price Perception Index. Homeowner perceptions were just 1% higher than appraiser opinions in November. This is after appraised home values increased by 0.42% from October and 5.28% from last year. Click to Enlarge (Source:

5 Things to Know Before You Refinance

Even though rates spiked after the election and may rise further after the Fed meets December 14, there are about four million borrowers who will still benefit from refinancing, and of that, two million borrowers could save $200 or more per month by refinancing. There are many reasons to refinance, but here’s what you should know

5 Things to Know Before You Refinance

Even though rates spiked after the election and may rise further after the Fed meets December 14, there are about four million borrowers who will still benefit from refinancing, and of that, two million borrowers could save $200 or more per month by refinancing. There are many reasons to refinance, but here’s what you should know

Embracing the Holidays: 10 Bloggers Share How They Indulge at Home

When you envision the winter holidays, you most likely picture an inviting living room with a grand Christmas tree or burning menorah, a festive meal with family and friends, or lively gift exchanges. While holiday celebrations vary among families, traditions last a lifetime. We asked 10 bloggers to share the ways they indulge at home

Embracing the Holidays: 10 Bloggers Share How They Indulge at Home

When you envision the winter holidays, you most likely picture an inviting living room with a grand Christmas tree or burning menorah, a festive meal with family and friends, or lively gift exchanges. While holiday celebrations vary among families, traditions last a lifetime. We asked 10 bloggers to share the ways they indulge at home

Repotting Plants: Give Them a New Home Sweet Home

Repotting your plants might seem like a hassle, but you would be amazed at how they spring back to life in a few weeks. All it takes is a little root pruning, fresh potting mix, a larger pot – and maybe a little TLC to get them back on their feet. Best of all, repotting

Repotting Plants: Give Them a New Home Sweet Home

Repotting your plants might seem like a hassle, but you would be amazed at how they spring back to life in a few weeks. All it takes is a little root pruning, fresh potting mix, a larger pot – and maybe a little TLC to get them back on their feet. Best of all, repotting

5 Trends in New Home Construction

In the world of apparel fashion, trends go in and out in a matter of months. For interior design, trends may change year to year. But home construction changes much more slowly – on the scale of decades. Home fashions take a while to build momentum, but they are happening. Here’s a look at five

5 Trends in New Home Construction

In the world of apparel fashion, trends go in and out in a matter of months. For interior design, trends may change year to year. But home construction changes much more slowly – on the scale of decades. Home fashions take a while to build momentum, but they are happening. Here’s a look at five

Trump’s mass deportations would equal bad news for housing

Millions of people – gone. Just like that. Regardless of your views on illegal immigration, a massive deportation on the scale that President-elect Donald Trump speaks about will have consequences for the economy. Trump repeatedly spoke during his campaign trails about deporting all illegal immigrants. Now, he changed his tone, focusing on the two to