Nothing says Halloween like carved pumpkins, festive treats and fun costumes. Try these tips for throwing the perfect pumpkin-carving party with all your friends. 1. Create a casual atmosphere Head out to the backyard, set up a few long folding
This Studio Came From a Feed Store
A California couple decided to move east and preserve this Tyringham, Massachusetts, studio. Decades before that, it was a studio of a different kind. In the 1920s, a local sculptor converted his backyard silo – originally purchased as a kit
Is Your Home Trying to Kill You?
Home is where you feel comfortable and safe. It’s where you tuck your kids into bed and lazily watch hours of Netflix on the couch. Without your care and vigilance, however, your home may develop conditions that can make you
What Kind of Bugs Are in Your House?
Pests are everywhere, and having a few in your home is pretty much inevitable. But knowledge is power when it comes to critters, says Dr. Nancy Troyano, director of technical education and training at Rentokil Pest Control. When you know
Getting Your Home Ready for Trick-or-Treaters
As we settle into fall, many of us start looking forward to Halloween. It’s a holiday adults can enjoy as much as kids. But, homeowners do have one serious obligation on this fun night: If you expect trick-or-treaters, you must
12 Tasks to Tackle This Fall
The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting cooler. The kids are trudging off to school again with their backpacks, and leaves are falling from the trees. Yep, it’s official: Fall is here. Now’s the time to finish
Buying a Home? Plan for These Hidden Costs
You’re excited because you just found the perfect home. The neighborhood is great, the house is charming and the price is right. But the asking price is just the beginning. Be prepared for additional – and often unexpected – home-buying
This Sky-High Water Tower Doubles as a Rustic Beach Retreat
In the 1940s, this Huntington Beach water tower – which stands at around 100 feet tall – serviced the local trains that came through town, connecting the inner city to the beach. Today, it’s a 3,500-square-foot high-rise with unmatched views
5 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall
Real estate markets ebb and flow, just like the seasons. The spring market blooms right along with the flowers, but the fall market often dwindles with the leaves – and this slower pace could be good for buyers. If you’re
11 Fall Maintenance Tasks to Do This Weekend
By Shannon Ireland The scent of pumpkin spice has begun to fill the air, sweaters are moving toward the front of the closet, and leaves are changing from their summer green to the vibrant hues of fall. But before you
7 Retro Trends Making a Comeback
Each year, fashion leaves a strong impression on the design industry and its offerings for the season. For 2020, the vibe includes handmade organic details paired with the sparkle of the ’70s disco club and the velvety softness of the
8 Minimalist Homes That Are Big on Style (Not on Stuff)
Stunning. Sleek. Neat. Feast your eyes on eight simple, yet sophisticated homes so serene, they might just have you decluttering in no time. Open and airy – up, down and around Photo by PLUSH Image Corporation. High ceilings and a
A Rise in Remote Work Could Lead to a New Suburban Boom
Zillow survey suggests housing preferences could be upended in a post-pandemic America, leading to major questions about the future of dense metro cores Go to Source Author:
New Listings are Ticking Up, With High-End Homes Beginning to Rally After Tumbling the Most
For-sale listings of more affordable homes have been less affected by the slowdown, and now make up a larger-than-usual share of the market Go to Source Author:
Zillow Forecasts a Dip in Home Prices, Rebounding By Next Year
Transactions will fall by up to 60% this spring then steadily tick back up, with a rebound by the end of 2021, according to most likely scenario forecast by Zillow
Coronavirus Layoffs More Severely Threaten Housing Security for Asian, Latinx and Black Households
Government assistance appears to be crucial to keeping many from falling into housing insecurity
Coronavirus Impact: New Listings Fall Sharply as Spring Home Shopping Season is Set to Begin
Despite the drop in new listings, total inventory is up as activity has slowed and few homes are being removed from the market
Online Home Shopping Activity Signals Buyers Are Returning
Zillow web traffic on for-sale listings and requests to connect with Premier Agents have ticked up recently after slowing in the early days of the U.S. coronavirus pandemic in mid-March
Home Sales Show First Positive Signs After Dramatic Slowdown in March
The median list price of homes on the market in the U.S. is slightly higher than a year ago
