Celebrate Fair Housing Month April 2024
Hud.gov 4/1/2024 April is National Fair Housing Month! This year, we commemorate the 56th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968, that made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful. [...]
Inside the ‘Ugliest House’ in America’s Transformation
A 134-year-old farmhouse in Williamsburg, Va., earned the title of “Ugliest House of the Year” from HomeVestors of America in 2023. But the property has overcome its dilapidated past with an impressive remodel. The 2,277-square-foot home, which was originally built in the 1890s, had been severely [...]
How to Choose the Best Creamy White for Your Space
White paint isn’t all the same. In fact, there are an infinite array of whites to choose from, including stark and creamy shades. “Each has their own DNA,” says Philippa Radon, C2 paint and design expert. “Those heralding a creamier, softer side seem to be [...]
What is Your Homebuying Personality-FOMO,YOLO-And How is it Holding You Back
By Lisa Marie Conklin, Feb 15, 2024 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) When shopping for a home, your lifestyle and personality carry a lot of weight in your decision-making process. If you’re outgoing, you might lean toward a house in a walkable neighborhood with a friendly [...]
Want To Try Minimalist Decor in Your Home? Check Out These Do’s and Don’ts From the Pros
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes Feb 12, 2024 (Getty Images) Truth: Spare yet elegant home decor should be one of your 2024 goals. Reason: Walking into a room with a calming color scheme, a functional layout, and zero clutter can make you feel oh, so relaxed. And the beauty of it [...]
What Is a Blind Offer? A Homebuying Leap of Faith or a Plunge Into the Unknown
By Lisa Marie Conklin Feb 7, 2024 (Photo-illustration by Realtor.com. Source: Getty Images) Many homebuyers revel in the hunt for the perfect home. From poring over listing pages late at night to hitting 10 open houses in a weekend, most buyers get to know every inch [...]
