A thoughtful mix of ambient, task and accent lighting can help a backyard function well after dark. Outdoor living doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down. Cooler air and softer light can make an outdoor space particularly attractive – but without a well-thought-out lighting plan, using a patio, deck or garden can quickly … Read more
Although rising mortgage rates have reduced many people’s purchasing power this fall, well-prepared and savvy homebuyers can still find attractive options—if they know where to look and how to use changing market conditions to their advantage. According to Realtor.com®’s latest monthly housing market trends report, year-over-year growth in for-sale inventory accelerated dramatically in September, surpassing … Read more
FHFA wants to get Fannie and Freddie to combine credit checks Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s new? Updated 5 hours ago
Behind the Bangles’ chart-toppers were fierce rivalries, bitter power struggles and a sudden breakup that divided millions in royalties between vastly different lifestyles. Decades after “Walk Like an Egyptian” and “Eternal Flame” dominated the airwaves, the all-female rock group has parlayed its music run into multimillion-dollar real estate investments. Frontwoman Susanna Hoffs sits at the … Read more
As mortgage rates cross the 7 percent threshold for the first time since January 2025, buyers are feeling increasing pressure on affordability, but there are concrete steps they can take to stay in control of the actual interest rate they secure — and potentially save tens of thousands of dollars. Accordingly Realtor.com® Economists say headline … Read more
Upcoming home sales are falling as demand for housing weakens Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s new? Updated 4 hours ago
New data shows that only one in five feel connected to their neighbors or community. As housing affordability pushes more people to live closer together, physical proximity to others has increased – but new data shows that only one in five people feel very connected to their neighbors or community. Almost two-thirds of people (64 … Read more
Rising mortgage rates caused the housing market to cool in September, forcing sellers to cut prices to historic levels in an attempt to revive declining demand. Nationally, the share of listings with price reductions reached 20.8%, up 0.9 percentage points from a year ago and exceeding 2025 levels for the first time in 2026, according … Read more
Price cuts are increasing nationwide as buyers gain more influence Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s new? Updated 2 hours ago
Award-winning winemaker Warren Randall has splashed out $11 million on a magnificent Arts and Crafts-designed home in St Georges, setting a whopping new price record for the leafy inner-east suburb. Pilgrim RE seller Brett Pilgrim confirmed that Mr Randall, the chairman and owner of Seppeltsfield Wines, was the successful buyer of 15 Wootoona Terrace, which … Read more