Apr 11
Today’s vacation homes require an updated set of features to maintain appeal in a post–COVID-19 world, including space to spread out and top-notch Wi-Fi connectivity Key takeaways: During the second half of 2020 and through 2021, vacation home sales skyrocketed, according to a report from the National Association of REALTORS®. Today, vacation houses provide important …
Apr 11
Presale renovation companies work with real estate professionals to improve a home’s looks in pursuit of turnkey properties that garner top-dollar at resale. First impressions matter in any housing market—but all the more so now that home sales are cooling. So, presale renovations may become more commonplace as home buyers, who are already stretching their …
Apr 10
Green is in when it comes to design, especially amongst the younger buying pool, and staircase gardens provide a unique, aesthetically pleasing look for those who want a touch of nature. Staircases serve an important function both in and out of homes, but their ability to add aesthetic value to a space often goes unrealized. …
Apr 10
The quest for organized storage and space for pandemic reprieve spurred interest in transforming garages, but nowadays the sky’s the limit on how the space is used and looks. Key Takeaways: When it comes to a garage, most clients won’t require the space to house 12 cars like a recent client of Los Angeles architecture …
Apr 07
More than 50 years after the federal ban on housing discrimination, upholding the law’s spirit remains a challenge. Here’s how to be a fair housing leader. Sandra Butler refused to let it slide when a seller she represented made what felt like a discriminatory comment. The seller thought the buyers, who had foreign-sounding names, were …
Apr 06
Homeowners are spending a median of $9,000 on bathroom renovations, which is 13% higher than last year, a new study finds. These are their favorite trends. Homeowners are spending more money to spruce up their bathrooms as the pandemic-fueled home renovation boom continues. The national median spend for bathroom renovations jumped nearly 13% year over …
Apr 06
New trends in kitchen islands offer versatility in function and design, as well as an aesthetic boost. You may remember when the kitchen’s status symbol was a hulking appliance like a six-burner range or a smaller but still chichi wine refrigerator. These statement pieces enhanced a kitchen and set it apart from others. Nowadays, though, …
Apr 05
When moving in or remodeling, homeowners are wise to focus on the power of light to illuminate rooms, add decorative panache and color, pare energy consumption and improve safety. Key Takeaways: October is all about getting back to a routine and welcoming the crispness of fall. It sometimes serves as a reminder to dig into …
Apr 05
Sustainability is trending, especially among young buyers, and an aesthetically pleasing rain barrel offers cost savings and curb appeal. Outfitting a house with a rain barrel does more than collect and conserve rainwater: It saves money, too. Well-placed rain barrels help cut utility costs by collecting free water for gardening, lawn watering or even washing the car. …
Apr 04
Hotel and interior design experts offer tips for staging primary bedrooms with touches of luxe. Recently, furniture and home decor company, CB2(link is external), named “luxury for all” as one of the top three home trends of 2022. The brand’s popularity with millennials, who currently comprise the largest percentage of home buyers(link is external), means …
Apr 04
Sustainable design and warm, cozy spaces are on the rise in 2023. While homeowners compile their holiday wish lists, we’ve compiled a list of 12 home and design trends experts think will be next year’s stars. Architecture and design experts weigh in on what’s emerging in 2023. As the new year emerges, lifestyle changes due …
Apr 03
The pandemic-era remodeling boom continued this year, but homeowners were more keen to seek professional help rather than do it themselves. As the remodeling boom continues, homeowners are increasingly in search of outdoor projects and other renovation ideas. Though the housing market overall is slowing, there is no shortage of demand for home improvement. But …
