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Personal loan rates fell last week. This means if you’re looking to finance a home remodeling project, vehicle, unexpected bills or temporarily need to improve your cash flow, you can still snag a reasonable rate, as long as you’re a high-qualified applicant. From July 12 to July 16, the average fixed interest rate on a […]

Around the world, property markets are going bananas. From the U.S. to the U.K. to China, housing is riding an extended boom. Global valuations are soaring at the fastest pace since 2006, according to Knight Frank, with annual price increases in double digits. Frothy markets are flashing the kind of bubble warnings that haven’t been seen since the run up to the financial crisis, […]

The post-pandemic economy is taking shape. Fifteen months after the US first plunged into lockdown, the economy is well on its way to a complete reopening. Spending is up, businesses are rehiring, and Americans are — slowly — returning to work. Economists largely agree that economic output will grow at the fastest rate since the […]

You are here Home News and Commentary Daily News © Maskot – Maskot/Getty Images 4 Pandemic–Fueled Home Remodeling Trends Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Print June 23, 2021 Sprucing up the home has become a favorite pastime during the pandemic. Home renovation spending has increased by 15% over the last year, reaching a median outlay of […]

Get ready for Gen Z to make a bigger mark in real estate soon. Nearly three-quarters of this age group say they prefer buying a home over renting long-term. About 40% of young adults between the ages of 18 to 25 also say they plan to enter the housing market within the next five years, […]

Now that the temperature is rising and the sun is staying out longer, it’s finally time to make the most of your balcony. For years, an outdoor space was a nice perk but not exactly a necessity. But after spending an unprecedented time inside, a private dose of Mother Nature is the gift that keeps on giving. After all, […]

Sure, it might seem daunting, but taking your backyard to-do list one item at a time lets you accomplish more than you think over the course of a weekend. Get your backyard in tip-top shape by tackling a combination of these tasks (depending on your setup) and before you know it, your outdoor space will […]

The national inventory of active listings declined by 43.1% over last year, while the total inventory of unsold homes, including pending listings, declined by 20.3%. Newly listed homes on the market are up 5.5% nationally compared to a year ago, and 11.7% higher for large metros over the past year. However, sellers are still listing […]

One thing that’s happened over the past year? We’ve all gotten a lot more intimately acquainted with our homes (more than we ever thought possible.) But after staring at the same four walls for over a year, there’s a good chance that, like us, you’ve been looking for ways to freshen up your space. There are only so many […]

Shiplap is falling out of fashion. Shiplap was popular throughout the 2010s. ocwarfford/Shutterstock Interior designer Rachel Street, host of DIY Network’s “Philly Revival,” told Insider that shiplap is one of the fastest fading trends. Once used to waterproof boats, shiplap siding became a trendy way to decorate interior walls in the 2010s. “Shiplap appears in nearly every TV […]