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Luxury home prices continue to drop, but Redfin economist thinks this could be the bottom

This market is also seeing an uptick in demand Luxury home prices have dropped 2.3% year over year nationwide, Redfin said. In the 12 weeks ending June 14, the median sale price for luxury homes fell to $1,099,521, marking one of the biggest declines ...

The Property Brothers’ Worst Design Fails: What Went Wrong?

Drew and Jonathan Scott have been household names in the home renovation world for years. And while they're known for their incredible home transformations on "Property Brothers," they can't always be on their A-game. Over the years, they've had their...

Refi Rates Today, July 7, 2020 Rates drop

Multiple key mortgage refinance rates ticked downward today. The average rates for 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed refinances both slid down. Meanwhile, the average rate on 10-year fixed refis also were down. Rates for refinancing are in a constant st...

Bathroom of the Week: American Desert Meets Scandinavian Modern

A design-build firm updates a primary bathroom with nature-inspired minimalist style Redesigning bathrooms to appeal to a wide variety of potential homeowners is an important part of renovating an investment property for resale. But this doesn’t mean ...

Tappable home equity rises to record $6.5 trillion

More than 75% of homeowners with tappable equity have mortgage rates above 3.5%, Black Knight says Tappable home equity, meaning the equity homeowners could borrow against while leaving a 20% buffer, rose to a record $6.5 trillion in the first quarter...

Refinance Interest Rates Today, July 6, 2020 Rate moves up

Mortgage refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate notched higher. The average for a 30-year fixed-rate refinance climbed higher, but the average rate on a 15-year fixed remained steady. Meanwhile, the average rate on 10-year fixed refis were uncha...

Plumber: Big kitchen remodel comes up short

Q: Hi Ed: We recently had a full kitchen remodel job and I'm upset I did not think to install a pot filler over the stove. I want to resolve this, but refuse to open up the new tile wall behind the stove. Any less invasive ways to install a pot filler...

Before and After: 4 Black-and-White Kitchen Makeovers

See how chic black-and-white color palettes add contrast and drama to these renovated kitchens A black-and-white color palette has the advantage of being both classic and contemporary. The duality makes this popular color combo a great choice for kitc...

Refinance Interest Rates Today, July 3, 2020 Rates fall

Multiple benchmark mortgage refinance rates sunk lower today. The average rates for 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed refinances both decreased. Meanwhile, the average rate on 10-year fixed refis also ticked downward. Rates for refinancing are in a cons...

Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time

Kitchn is a source of inspiration for a happier, healthier life in your kitchen. Real Estate 4 Important Things to Know About Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time by Terri Williams Published: about 11 hours ago Save Save Pin It See More Images U...