If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, pricing, and […]

Use these colors to inspire your home painting projects. By Madeline Buiano Updated on August 28, 2025 Color of the Year season is officially here! It’s the exciting time when paint companies announce which colors they think will dominate in 2026, and their selections are a great way to get inspiration for your own home painting […]

Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estateexplains: “. . . not every home renovation project will increase the resale value of […]

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in. Mortgage rates have been declining for seven straight weeks now, according […]