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Upcoming Markets to Complete (or start!) Your Holiday Shopping List
Holiday Craft Show at Bauer Saturday, Dec. 7 The 45th holiday craft show will feature artists’ photography jewelry, candles, woodwork and more. Food vendors also will be available. This event is for those 18 and older. 10 a.m. –...
7 Must-Follow Tip for Starting a House Renovation
Before you start your next renovation project, take note of these tips homeowners wish they had known or done before they started remodeling. You know you want to renovate your house but don't know where to start, right? Well, you're not alo...
9 Features That Will Increase the Value of Your Home
The world of real estate can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a seller hoping to compete in a crowded market. Some houses can command hefty price tags for their curb appeal and cutting-edge features, and you may feel like your home lac...
See All the 2025 Colors of the Year We Know So Far
For some, it’s pumpkin spice season. For those in the design world, it’s Color of the Year season, when paint companies and aesthetic authorities release their picks for the hues that will be influential and impactful in the year to come. I...
America Is Primed for a Home-Renovation Resurgence
Falling interest rates are expected to make it easier to pay for big home-improvement projects. By this time next year, the annual rate of spending on home repair and renovation is expected to approach record levels. More homeowners are borr...
And the Winner Is…..
Originally published May 27, 2020. See the video and story here. Scroll all the way down to find out the winner! The Landreths had just pulled the vinyl siding off their house and the cedar siding underneath was in dire need of a paint jo...
Hallways are Disappearing from America’s Homes
American homes just aren't what they used to be. Many newly constructed homes are both smaller and more expensive than those built thirteen years ago. Census data shows that in the first quarter of 2024, the average size of single-family ...
Mortgage Rates Tick Down to 6.08%—the Lowest Level in Two Years: ‘The Market Is Abuzz’
Mortgage rates ticked down slightly from 6.09% to 6.08% for a 30-year fixed home loan in the week ending Sept. 26, according to Freddie Mac. “Although this week’s decline was slight, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage trended down to its lo...