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Hardwood floors can elevate the look of any home. However, it can be hard to ignore when those floors start to squeak with every step you take. While the sound certainly is annoying, could it be [...]

Instant Reaction: Fed Announcement, September 20, 2023 The Fed needs to wait and not raise rates. Possible interest rate cuts then need to be considered once inflation is fully under control. [...]

Staging From Blank Slate to ‘Home, Sweet Home’ An empty home can feel cold and unwelcoming. See how a few furnishings and accessories can make all the difference. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey [...]

Housing Affordability Challenges Persist in July 2023 At the national level, housing affordability was flat in July 2023 compared to the previous month. By:  Michael Hyman

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 14, 2023 Mortgage interest rates for the 30-year fixed rose slightly to 7.18%, making the monthly payment on a typical single-family existing home [...]

Consumer Price Inflation, September 13, 2023 Overdoing the rate hikes, considering that inflation is likely to calm, will unnecessarily damage the economy. By:  Lawrence Yun

Reinvent the Side Yard as a Courtyard Every part of that yard—even the sides of it—can be part of creating that outdoor oasis. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 07, 2023 Mortgage interest rates eased this week from 7.18% to 7.12%. Demand is still active in the housing market despite rates over 7%. By:  Jessica [...]