Newest Finishes for Kitchen and Bath Worth Celebrating
Just in time for the holiday season, it’s possible to enjoy champagne every day! Appliances and kitchen and bath fixtures are moving toward softer finishes – in particular, a champagne, or soft bronze, finish. A mix of silver, bronze and rose gold, this latest trend in finishes pairs easily with almost any design aesthetic –.....
11 Smart Ways to Slash the Cost of Homeowners Insurance
When you’re shopping for a new home, your priorities are likely to be the location and features of a home more than the cost of insuring it. But if you’re budget-conscious, it’s smart to consider some of the factors that influence how much you’ll pay for homeowner’s insurance. If you already own your home, you.....
Helping Millennials Attain Homeownership
After years of waiting for millennials to start buying homes, it’s finally happening! Millennials currently make up the largest share of homebuyers according to the National Association of Realtors, at approximately 37 percent of all new homebuyers. In particular, older millennials—those ages 29 to 38—make up the largest share of buyers who are married, at.....
America Strong: U.S. Residents Are Rebuilding Homes and Communities Following Disasters
PARADISE, CA. — One year after the Camp fire destroyed the town of Paradise, including more than 18,000 structures, momentum is building and the town is making progress. Nearly 4 million tons of debris has been removed from the community, twelve houses have been rebuilt and hundreds of permits have been filed. Immediately following the.....
Refinance Fever, Take Advantage of Current Low Interest Rates
After the Federal Reserve’s decision in late July to lower interest rates, there was an immediate and dramatic impact on the mortgage market as many families moved to take advantage of the new rates. In the week following the rate cut, new mortgage applications skyrocketed as many families decided that now was the time to.....
Luxury Home Buyers Flock to South Florida
Luxury home buyers flock to South Florida for many reasons, including warm weather, culinary delights, views, beaches, art, yachts, and more. There are more than 2700 re-sale condos currently on the market between Sunny Isles and South Miami, priced at over $1 million. There are also about 350 condos to choose from with prices above.....