America’s older population is in the midst of unprecedented growth. According to a recent report by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the AARP Foundation, the number of adults in the U.S. aged 50 and over is expected to grow to 133 million...
Read MoreWhen choosing a focal point for a room, designers and homeowners alike often plan for a single feature – windows, TVs, artwork, or fireplaces – to take center stage. However, the explosion of flat screen TVs for every room in the home has created a...
Read MoreLet’s face it - life is busy. And one of the byproducts of a busy life is a cluttered house. With piles of paper coming home from school and toys creating obstacle courses in the family room, parents may wonder how they’ll ever take back...
Read MoreOn August 28, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reported that, overall, mortgage interest rates were flat in July. To a large extent, the same was true for the subset of loans used to purchase new homes. Between June and July, the average contract interest...
Read MoreGiven that single-family homes have been generally getting larger, it may be tempting to assume that the lots they’re sitting on are getting larger as well. However, according to the Census Bureau’s Characteristics of New Single-Family Houses Sold, the opposite is closer to the truth. The...
Read MoreHome building can be a taxing procedure, but if your heart is really into the work and management of this, you will be lucky to see the beautiful finished result of your hard work. Home building involves dedication and motivation to follow the number of processes...
Read MoreWant to leave homebuyers with a powerful memory? Stir their senses with unforgettable rooms, details and elevations! Since memories associated with feelings are one of the most powerful, doesn’t it stand to reason that not only should we tap into a buyer’s emotions but their senses...
Read MoreIt is tough to sell real estate for a real estate agent or a home owner alike. However, there are several tools that can aid you in increasing the chances of attracting potential customers. Once a property is to be sold, the major task is...
Read MoreMany people think that funding an emergency savings account is only necessary if you own something valuable, like a home or car. In reality, everyone should save for an emergency. No matter your budget, saving in any increment is better than not saving at all....
Read MoreHomeowners should know that protecting their home from potential thieves and other criminals can be done with enough preparation and planning ahead of time. Putting enough measures in place to properly protect their home from potential criminals is not only a way to add an...
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