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Before and After: A $450 Redo Makes a Dated Kitchen Look New Again

can be wildly expensive, when you factor in the cost of new cabinets, countertops, appliances, and more. But there are ways to make an old kitchen look revitalized. Just take this kitchen redo from Anne Chicheportiche , which was achieved for only $45...

New This Week: 4 Kitchens That Stylishly Mix Tones

See how designers use a combination of colors and materials to create dynamic kitchens Every time you introduce an additional color or tone into a kitchen, the design becomes a bit more complicated to manage. Each element has to complement or contrast...

Today’s Mortgage Rates, December 4, 2020

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Four Steps to Effective Organization with Pegboard Systems

From the garage to other places in the home with a lot of clutter, pegboards can be the ideal solution for homeowners who have a lot of stuff but not a lot of space to store it all. Pegboards come in a range of styles, colors, and sizes to meet anyone...

Even with low inventory, expect a strong 2021 housing market

Homesnap expects the housing market to remain busy through springtime Even prior to the pandemic , housing inventory had hit record lows, and the problem has only gotten worse as demand continues to rise. Total home sales are outpacing new listings by...

The Property Brothers Reveal One Tiny Upgrade That’s a ‘Big Deal’

Drew and Jonathan Scott know that even the best laid plans can change. And the latest “Property Brothers: Forever Home” proves that a renovation is often required to keep up with the times! In the “Honoring Lola” episode, Drew and Jonathan work with C...

Mortgage rates drop to another record low

Mortgage rates fell to another record low last week, for the 14th time this year. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 2.71%, according to Freddie Mac. That's the lowest level in the nearly 50 years of the mortgage gia...

3 Big Reasons Your Home Offer Was Rejected—and How To Play It Right Next Time

For first-time home buyers, finding the perfect place to settle down is hard enough. But then to have the offer you’ve made on it rejected ? You might be tempted to start reconsidering this whole homeownership thing altogether. But hold on! Having you...

The Average New Mortgage Amount Reaches a Record High

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Why are sellers sitting on the housing market sidelines?

For-sale inventory is at record lows. According to the latest Census data, there’s just a 3.6-month supply of homes nationally — the third-lowest figure on record. Construction is starting to pick up, so that should help alleviate things in the housin...