Blog

Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, people want—and need—to buy homes. The housing market has been red-hot for a while, but the current market conditions make buying more of a challenge than ever. “There is a shortage of houses in many markets. This is creating bidding wars, offers over asking, and appraisal gaps—houses are going quickly,” […]

We’re all spending more time on our phones than we probably should, so while you’re there, why not get some fresh inspiration for your next makeover project? We believe that not all scrolling is created equal, which is why we created this list of some of the best home design accounts on Instagram—and a few […]

With everyone spending more time at home, many people are embarking on home improvement projects that, alas, never seem to get finished. Like that half-painted laundry room or the closet organization system that’s still sitting in its box. We all have them. So why is it so hard to follow through to get them done? “While […]

When in doubt, flowers make a thoughtful gift for mom. Supermarket Mother’s Day flowers work great, but if you don’t have time to run to the store or just want a little more variety, online flower delivery services make a convenient alternative. Because when you order flowers for Mother’s Day online, you can find more unique bouquets and […]

Last April, real estate markets across the United States virtually ground to a halt as most viewings and closings were put on hold. A year later, we’re looking forward to what could be one of the most active seasons on record in recent years. Key factors driving the current upturn include historically low mortgage rates […]

Looking for something to make cooking fun again after spending so much time at home in the kitchen lately? Us, too. Prepping, cooking and storing your food can be a bit more entertaining with some handy and user-friendly products. To help you out, we’ve selected 10 kitchen gadgets, all of which have brilliant design in common that’s […]

The six additional weeks of winter predicted by Punxsutawney Phil have come and gone—and aside from a few cold snaps here and there, it’s safe to say that spring is most definitely here. And we couldn’t be more excited to head out into the fresh air and prep our backyards for enjoying the warmer weather. […]

(CNN) —   While the interior design world continues to be dominated by the farmhouse home decor trend mixing stark white, minimalist interiors with black and natural wood accents, another smaller trend has recently emerged, and to say it’s the polar opposite is an understatement. Meet grandmillennial style, aka “granny chic.” Boasting more than 43,000 […]

First comes moving, then comes improving…right? Maybe not. Especially when it comes to flooring, the best time to renovate your new home could actually be before you’ve moved in. With no furniture to move or family to work around, your empty new house is a perfect candidate for beautiful new floors and no added stress. To make […]

There are a lot of great trends in the sustainable building sector. Many eco-friendly building practices center around the importance of using construction practices that have a low carbon footprint. While this is important for green building experts that want to minimize their impact on the environment, it is also important to look at other issues. […]