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[infographic] A snapshot of today’s first-time homebuyer

The data is in for the newest profile of this year’s first-time homebuyer. MGIC pulled out these seven handy facts and created a shareable infographic to describe top traits of the homebuyer group. The following facts come from the National Association of Realtors’ annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers survey. Embedded from MGIC Connects Digging further

Here are the 25 cities with the biggest rent hikes

There’s still plenty of opportunity in the single-family rental market as steadily rising home prices keep profits up. The top places to invest in for a profit in America, however, are always fluctuating, with this quarter’s top 25 list showing a notable departure from the past several quarters. RentRange, a provider of market data and

Homes with negative equity decrease more than 10%

Those looking to buy a home may not be happy with the increasing home prices, however there is an upside for one group – homeowners. The third quarter saw an increased by 3.1% or $227 billion from last quarter in homeowner equity, according to the latest report from CoreLogic, a global property information, analytics and

It’s ‘Greenery’ for 2017! How Pantone Picks the Color of the Year

Now fashion houses can complete their 2017 collections, and designers can choose their paints. Pantone has announced the Color of the Year: Greenery, offering “the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and political environment,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Ahhh. Calming color, soothing words. But Eiseman is far more than a

It’s ‘Greenery’ for 2017! How Pantone Picks the Color of the Year

Now fashion houses can complete their 2017 collections, and designers can choose their paints. Pantone has announced the Color of the Year: Greenery, offering “the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and political environment,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Ahhh. Calming color, soothing words. But Eiseman is far more than a

Holiday Gifts That You and Your Pet Will Love

If you’re planning to spoil your pets this holiday season, instead of the usual toys and treats, consider a pet-centric gadget or home accessory that will not only entertain your fur kid, but also enhance your home – and your pet parenting experience, too. Microchip pet feeder When pet food sits out, it can attracts flies and

Holiday Gifts That You and Your Pet Will Love

If you’re planning to spoil your pets this holiday season, instead of the usual toys and treats, consider a pet-centric gadget or home accessory that will not only entertain your fur kid, but also enhance your home – and your pet parenting experience, too. Microchip pet feeder When pet food sits out, it can attracts flies and

DIY: Turn a Dresser Into a Double-Duty Entertainment Center

In studio apartments, guest bedrooms, and other small spaces where storage is at a premium, we demand a little extra from our furnishings. With this easy project, you’ll turn a vintage (or just hand-me-down) dresser into an entertainment center that does double duty. In addition to providing a handy place to stash out-of-season clothes and extra

DIY: Turn a Dresser Into a Double-Duty Entertainment Center

In studio apartments, guest bedrooms, and other small spaces where storage is at a premium, we demand a little extra from our furnishings. With this easy project, you’ll turn a vintage (or just hand-me-down) dresser into an entertainment center that does double duty. In addition to providing a handy place to stash out-of-season clothes and extra

A look into the past: Plane crashed into home at Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. A date and place that will forever be etched into the memories of Americans. Today, Americans remember the day that the U.S. got pulled into World War II. Old stories begin re-circling as witnesses recount what they saw on that day. One such story was published in the Honolulu Star