After steadily climbing for the past 13 years, the population of renters decreased for the first time since 2004, according to the Annual Rent Report from ABODO, an apartment listing service. In fact, a report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies shows there are about 43 million renters in the U.S. – making up
Looking for a fresh start for the new year? Consider upgrading your kitchen. Those Shaker-style cabinets should be the first thing to go, and you’ll probably want to give the dramatic paint trend a try. Here are some trends professional designers say we’ll be seeing a lot of. 1. Clean lines “We aren’t seeing as
Navigating the purchase of a home can be overwhelming for first-time buyers. Lenders require documentation of seemingly every detail of your life before granting a loan. And of course, they will require a credit check. A question many buyers have is whether a lender pulls your credit more than once during the purchase process. The
Here’s an easy way to get on top of your home maintenance checklist in the new year: Take it one small chunk at a time! Little steps add up to big results. And if you dedicate some time to home maintenance – two hours a week, an afternoon per month and a couple of days
Home prices increased in October, and experts are beginning to fear 2018 could lock many potential buyers out of the housing market, forcing them to rent, according to the latest report released by S&P Dow Jones Indices and CoreLogic. Home prices increased 6.2% annually in October, up from September’s annual increase of 6.1%, according to
Home prices increased in October, and experts are beginning to fear 2018 could lock many potential buyers out of the housing market, forcing them to rent, according to the latest report released by S&P Dow Jones Indices and CoreLogic. Home prices increased 6.2% annually in October, up from September’s annual increase of 6.1%, according to
Remember the days when you could read a decorating magazine without crying? If parenthood has made a mess out of your home and evening routine, get your sanity back with these simple tips. 1. Reduce the clutter It doesn’t matter how organized you are – a surplus of toys will always ensure your house is
Paint is easily one of the biggest home design tools at your disposal. It has the ability to take a room from dark and dingy to light and bright – and from small and cramped to spacious and airy. To find out exactly how to change the look of a room with paint, we asked
When it comes to giving back, most people immediately think of donating time or money to a cause. But another just as impactful – and perhaps less thought of – option is sharing your home as a force for good. Here are six ways to make a difference with your home. 1. Connect your neighbors
Home price increases picked up the pace once again in October, especially in the Pacific region, according to the latest House Price Index from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Home prices increased in October, up 0.5% from the previous month, the HPI showed. September’s estimate was revised up from an increase of 0.3% to an increase