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Here’s How To Back Out Of A Real Estate Deal

Though no one likes to think about this possibility, sometimes even the most dedicated buyers get cold feet. When that happens, it’s not uncommon for the buyers to start to wonder if there’s a way for them to back out of the deal entirely. If that sce...

Mortgage Rates Went Up Again This Week—Will They Hit a Ceiling?

Mortgage rates have slowly risen over the last three months — albeit with some weekly declines from time to time. But if the mortgage market continues on this trajectory, it’s not clear that Americans will be willing to stomach higher interest rates f...

Here are the cities where iBuyers are taking hold

iBuying took over the country this year It comes as no surprise that iBuying began to dominate the housing market this year. With companies like Opendoor , Zillow and Redfin , homebuyers and sellers were no longer limited to the traditional method whe...

What The 2020 Real Estate Market Could Look Like

December 11, 2019 Key 2020 Takeaways:  It’s no secret that the real estate market frequently sees pivots, changes, and even crashes. After surviving the recent recession, many homeowners and investors are paying close attention to the market and its c...

See this mudroom go from grimy to gorgeous after a DIY makeover

You won't believe the transformation this cold and dingy mudroom received after a DIY makeover. See the pictures! The mudroom is one of the first places visitors see when entering a home, but for one family, it was an eyesore. Rebecca Nestingen of Woo...

Where to Carve Out More Pantry Storage

Top Ideabooks Top Ideabooks Planning a dream kitchen and facing reality can be two different things. In a perfect world we could have endless pantry storage at our fingertips, but sometimes fitting a pantry into the kitchen (or elsewhere in the home) ...

Tips on sprucing up your front door

If you’re looking for a quick uplift to the exterior of your house, one you can accomplish yourself or hire someone to do in a day, adding a coat of paint to your front door provides big impact at a small cost. Whether you’re painting your front door ...

Mortgage rates slide for Tuesday

Multiple closely watched mortgage rates trended down today. The average rates on 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages both fell. The average rate on 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, the most popular type of variable rate mortgage, also dec...

Details That Count: 17 Designer Tips for a Great Kitchen

Top Ideabooks Top Ideabooks Great design is all about the details — especially those that, when done right, you don’t notice at all. As a kitchen designer, I have a number of special techniques to create gorgeous kitchens that function beautifully. He...

What To Expect When You’re Inspecting A Home

Whether you’re purchasing your first home or you’re an experienced buyer, each property has its own unique considerations when it comes to ensuring a safe environment and sound investment. Not only are home inspections vital – it’s also vital to compl...