Apr 03
After almost three years of pandemic life, homeowners understand the significant value of having a yard. Here are 8 ideas for getting creative with outdoor space. Key Takeaways: Spending time outdoors at the height of the pandemic was a way to get fresh air, exercise safely, and expand living quarters. Now, nearing three years later, …
Mar 31
After years of touting grays, beiges and greiges, design pundits are encouraging homeowners to embrace vibrant hues and lively patterns. The trick is doing it right. Key Takeaways: Neutral, solid colors have dominated interiors for years. Countertops, backsplashes, floors, walls, ceilings and upholstery boasted blocks of beige and myriad gray hues. Things are changing though. …
Mar 31
A new home design movement prioritizes property features that are meant to raise the lifestyle of your four-legged sidekick. Who’s the house for—you or your dog? Americans are so devoted to their pets that most say they’d pass on their dream home if it didn’t suit their four-legged sidekick, according to a recent realtor.com® survey(link …
Mar 30
Whether selling or staying put, most homeowners could benefit from a little decluttering. Key Takeaways: Decluttering makes moving easier for everyone—and less costly, too. It is also helpful for those who want to live more simply in their current residence. In fact, homeowners who have less clutter and are more intentional about what they bring …
Mar 30
If you’re in a cold-weather climate, don’t let the winter blues bring down your listing’s curb appeal. Jackie Mosher, co-founder of Dzinly, a company that provides designer-approved digital exterior designs for inspiration, offers a few tips for sprucing up the outside. Brighten the Front Door “Even just a fresh paint coat of the existing color …
Mar 29
Go bold in your home! Brighter color combos and loud wallpaper designs are dressing up interiors, but this attention-grabbing trend is being mixed with toned-down natural materials and accents. Houzz, a home renovation and design website, offers its predictions for the home styles likely to have a big impact this year. 1. Keep It Natural …
Mar 29
On the multifamily front, high costs and a greater concern for the environment are spurring efforts to cut construction time and expense while increasing sustainability. Three Key Takeaways In the multifamily space, the need for new building processes and materials and the possibility of paring construction and labor costs are generating a buzz. This is …
Mar 28
Last year, the visual search engine Pinterest(link is external) recognized “biophilic design” as a trending search term. Searches for “biophilic architecture” had risen 150%, while searches for “biophilic design bedroom” were up 100%. For real estate professionals, it’ll be important in coming months and years to understand this particular trend and how to incorporate it …
Mar 28
Demand for outdoor features has boomed since the start of the pandemic. These projects stand to earn the most at resale, according to a new survey. Many homeowners have turned their attention to enhancing their outdoor space since the pandemic began—and that may pay off at resale, according to a new survey from the National …
Mar 27
Four reasons offices should consider following workers to the suburbs. Recent surveys show that consumers are looking to move out of cities, and in one report released in June, 82% of workers indicated they’d prefer to work from home at least two days per week. Here are four reasons offices should consider following workers to …
Mar 27
Proper hand hygiene is a key ingredient for staying healthy. Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says regular hand-washing is one of the best ways to remove germs and prevent their spread—important in fighting the coronavirus. That raises the question: What are the most effective hand sanitizing options? Here’s the rub on five …
Mar 24
Led by strong demand and pricing, industrial real estate is expected to flourish in the year ahead. Led by strong demand and pricing, industrial real estate is expected to flourish in the year ahead. These four factors are fueling factory and warehouse gains. ©National Association of REALTORS®Reprinted with permission
