west elm If the fact that it’s still a top style seller some 80 years after making its debut doesn’t tell you, we will: Midcentury modern design is timeless. While the term midcentury references furniture designed in the 1940s-70s, it’s not also come to serve as an umbrella term for […]
There are way fewer homes on the market in D-FW, but way more agents to sell them
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The Texas Squeeze: A series examining the high cost of high growth in North Texas. The idea of getting out from behind the computer screen to meet people and help them find homes was intriguing to Taylor Martin, who left her job working remotely as a sales manager for Marriott […]
How to Style a Family-Friendly Living Room That’s Still So Chic
A kids-zone room and a stylish space can sometimes seem mutually exclusive. Decorating a room that’s overflowing with toys or has pets climbing everywhere can feel daunting, but you don’t have to sacrifice form in the name of function. With a few styling tricks and design-forward yet practical furnishings from […]
The Labor Shortage Is Real. But Its Impact On Real Estate Will Surprise You
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, a lot of people in real estate ended up out of work. Furloughs took place at Realogy and Redfin. Opendoor, Compass, Douglas Elliman and Realtor.com parent, Move Inc., all announced layoffs. Executives cut their pay, and all-in-all it looked like the economy, generally, and real […]
2022 Parade of Homes offers a LIVE & 3D virtual showcase of new homes – L’Observateur
NEW ORLEANS — Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans (HBAGNO), is the official showcase of the latest in home design in the Greater New Orleans area. It serves as the region’s best opportunity to tour new homes and see the latest innovations in building […]
Top 10 ultimate accessories for your work from home desk
In 2020 our lives changed completely, the COVID-19 pandemic transformed what was considered the ‘norm’, and created new norms that molded the way we lived. One of these new norms is the work-from-home culture, and it has continued well into 2022. We’ve been working from our homes for almost a […]
Best outdoor furniture: 14 stylish designs for gardens and patios
We’ve evaluated all the new summer collections to round up the best outdoor furniture buys and top designs for your garden on the market right now. Why do we feel these are the ‘best’ outdoor furniture buys and worth investing in? First and foremost, we look for designs that are […]
Cleaning: Mrs Hinch fans share ‘the best way’ to clean washing machine seals – ‘cheap’
Washing machines see a lot of action each week, especially when it comes to family homes. While our clothes come out smelling fresh and free of stains, over time our washing machines can build up soap scum, dirt and hair which can make them run less effectively. Cleaning them regularly is the […]
8 Startups That Help Almost Anyone Make Money in Real Estate
A trend of “fractional ownership” allows almost anyone to purchase or invest in real estate. Buyers purchase shares of second homes or rental properties for as little as $5 via these startups. Owners keep the gains in the property’s value when they sell — unlike with timeshares. A trend in […]
Port Orchard could increase developer fees to build new parks
The city of Port Orchard is looking to dramatically increase the impact fees it charges homebuilders and developers to help pay for existing parks and develop new parks in the city. The city currently charges builders $811 per single-family home and $584 per multi-family unit. The city is proposing raising fees to $6,658 per […]
Mix don’t match: historic home blends old and new styles
Renovating and building a worthy addition to a characterful Victorian home was a big responsibility, especially since it was the childhood home of one of its owners and had been in the family for years. They needn’t have worried however, the house in Fayette County in Kentucky is now one […]
Do you have anything in your store that looks like this? | Cindy W. Hodnett
The popularity of retro home furnishings ebbs and flows, but ongoing e-commerce and social media attention of vintage products is keeping second-hand top of mind for many consumers. In a recent article in Architectural Digest, e-commerce retailer 1stdibs reported that top-selling vintage and antiques categories with significant volume for the […]
I’m a ‘true blood gypsy queen’ and these are my top cleaning tips you have to use, it keeps everything spic and span
A SELF-TITLED “True Blood Gypsy Queen” has revealed her top cleaning tips to keep your house smelling fresh. Pashy Goldsmith traded living in a trailer on London’s biggest traveller site for a house and gold bling, and she knows a thing or two about keeping it looking its best. 4 Pashy […]
St. Augustine affordable housing benefits local economy
Executive director, St. Johns Housing Partnership New homes and communities make all the headlines. Not the lack of affordable housing in Northeast Florida that negatively impacts the local economy and makes life for diligent workers and families that much harder. Stable, decent-quality and affordable housing is critical for our communities […]