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05/09/2026

When it comes to buying a home, it’s typically the same old tune: first comes love (finding your dream home), then comes “marriage” (committing to a mortgage).

Private lenders can be either individual professionals or investment corporations that lend money to borrowers using real estate as collateral, according to Jessica Kuan, senior partner with DLC Clear Trust Signature Mortgages in Vancouver, British Columbia.

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

If you're in the midst of making decisions about a kitchen renovation, you're probably wondering if there's a flooring option that makes the most sense for this oft-traveled, food-filled room.

If you're in the midst of making decisions about a kitchen renovation, you're probably wondering if there's a flooring option that makes the most sense for this oft-traveled, food-filled room. Well, according to professional contractor and HGTV's Mike Holmes, there certainly is. While it may be tren...

05/05/2026

As someone who has analyzed the pulse of cities from the luxury of Beverly Hills to the industrial renaissance of Detroit, I can confirm we are witnessing "The Great Rebalance."

As someone who has analyzed the pulse of cities from the luxury of Beverly Hills to the industrial renaissance of Detroit, I can confirm we are witnessing "The Great Rebalance." After years of frantic hikes, a combination of accumulated inventory and reverse migration is punishing prices in once-ove...

05/03/2026

No plans to sell your small home? There are still benefits when revising your spaces.

An updated home presents best in photos, “and tends to draw the most views as well as the most in-person visits, thus getting higher offers,” adding, “especially when a smaller square footage may deter some potential homeowners.”

05/01/2026

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04/30/2026

Many are leveraging home equity gains from earlier purchases to trade up, with only 33% being first-time buyers—most are moving up in the market.

For years, millennials were the housing market’s most sympathetic losers—priced out, rate-locked, and perpetually waiting for their moment. For a growing slice of that generation, the wait is over. And they’re making up for lost time.

04/30/2026

There are thousands of Real Estate Agents in St. Louis. I have been lucky enough to be named an outstanding Real Estate Agent by the Five Star Award Program. I’m honored to win!

04/29/2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% this week, down from last week’s 6.46% average, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates eased slightly this week after several weeks of climbing from their late-February most recent low of 5.98%, offering a potential boost for spring home shoppers.

04/28/2026

"Even a modest lighting upgrade can dramatically shift how a home feels and functions," says one designer.

Living in a newly-built home has some undeniable perks. But new homeowners often find that these builder-grade homes — which are houses that contain the same finishes a builder put in — can feel a bit cookie-cutter. That's why we tapped designers for tips on how to make a builder-grade home look...