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Since June 2019, list prices are up 37.6% and price per square foot is up nearly 52.3%, but there are signs the housing market is slowing—at least in some areas. In July 2025, the number of homes for sale grew 24.8% year-over-year, according to Realtor.com, and they remained on the market a week longer than the […]

Waterfront living makes everyday moments specialMany have dreamed of owning a waterfront home, but dismissed the idea, considering it beyond their reach. In many cases, once they do a little research, buyers are pleasantly surprised to find that a lakeside property can be theirs. However, it’s important to consider the difference between a conventional home […]

Old homes in need of lots of repairs can often be spooky—but that doesn’t mean they’re haunted. A spooky home may only need work, not an exorcism. If you’re open to it, you could end up with more space and features at a bargain price. Older homes needing work tend to sell at an attractive […]

  As a home seller, you have three goals—to sell your home for the highest sum in the shortest time with the least effort. But if you make either of the following mistakes, your home will take longer to sell and for less money. You may decide on the FSBO (for sale by owner) route to avoid paying real estate professional […]

If you’re wondering how insurance companies can stay in business after major natural disasters, there’s a centuries-old strategy they have for mitigating losses called reinsurance. Reinsurance is, in simple terms, insurance that insurance companies buy for themselves to protect their assets against unforeseen or extraordinary losses. It’s unknown when and where a wildfire, tornado, or hurricane […]

The best interior designs don’t happen by accident. One tried and true “rule” that interior designers, artists, craftspeople, and furniture makers rely upon is the 2/3 Rule. The 2/3 Rule can be used when you select anything for your home—a sofa, oil painting, fine rug, or chandelier. If you’re unhappy with something you’ve chosen, it […]

Short-term rentals average 8% to 12% ROI, but it’s getting harder to make a profit. According to a joint report by Airbnb, VRBO, STR, and Datarade, occupancy rates have declined since 2021 while inflation, interest rates, insurance premiums and property management costs are all higher. Municipalities are imposing more regulations on rentals, and many vacation destination markets, like […]

  Since the 1940s, the “working triangle” has been known as the model of efficiency for modern kitchens. But as society changes, so do concepts of how kitchen space is utilized. The kitchen triangle was designed to save steps between the most frequently used appliances—the refrigerator, cooktop/stove/oven, and the sink. This concept worked well for small single-cook […]