Dec 30, 2016 | Real Estate News
5 Home Design Fads That Are Out in 2017 Shiplap and white-on-white kitchens may finally be falling out of favor. The two trends have dominated home design in recent years, but realtor.com® says they’ll be fading fast in 2017. Here are some of the home design...
Dec 29, 2016 | Real Estate News
Housing Nightmare: Prevent Freezing Pipes When it gets cold outside, a home’s water pipes may be at risk. That’s because when water freezes, it expands. That can cause pipes to burst. And that could cause a basement to flood. It could ruin drywall too. In the end,...
Dec 28, 2016 | Real Estate News
Lead Poisoning Linked to Seller-Financed Deals Lead paint in aging and poorly maintained homes remains one of the largest sources of lead poisoning, and the growth of seller-financed housing contracts may be exacerbating the problem, The New York Times reports....
Dec 22, 2016 | Today's Top Consumer News
Fireplace Envy Rears Its Head as Seasons Shift Curling up in front of the fireplace has long been a source of warmth and comfort as Old Man Winter tries to break us down with bitter cold temperatures, mind-numbingly harsh winds and inclement weather. But like...
Dec 21, 2016 | Real Estate News
5 Stats to Watch as Home Sales Rise Existing-home sales were on the rise last month, led by a surge in the Northeast and modest gains in the South, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Wednesday. Existing-home sales – completed transactions that encompass...