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Finding the right agent and getting help from others on the ground can help you buy a house even if you can’t visit it in person. Last fall, when planning a move from North Carolina to Stillwater, Oklahoma, for a new job that would start in January, Andreza Conti Patara and her husband, Marcelo Patara, […]

As if home prices in the US weren’t high enough, now they’re getting even more expensive.Stubbornly low numbers of homes for sale continue to push prices higher and mortgage rates are rising faster than they have in decades. That has put the squeeze on home buyers and the real estate market.Indeed, some researchers and economists believe the […]

Surging rent costs are squeezing renters into lower-priced abodes and taking a toll on the housing market as a whole. Alongside increasing home costs and higher mortgage rates, rent costs are also rising. This makes it more difficult for the average homebuyer or tenant to find a suitable home at a reasonable price. In its Multifamily Outlook […]

Different types of plumbing pipes can be used in a number of ways, from carrying water to your kitchen faucet to delivering waste to your sewage system. These kinds of drainage and delivery systems have been around since ancient times. The Greeks used clay pipes to transport water to homes and public buildings. Moving into the early […]

Adding an island to your new kitchen is a great way to increase both counter space and storage space. Considering that people always seem to need more of these two things, it’s a huge win. But many people make kitchen island mistakes. Here are some key kitchen design problems to avoid when planning your perfect […]

Just when you thought mortgage interest rates couldn’t get any lower… you were right. It looks like rates could face a steady rise this year. But, there’s good news too. 2022 could bring more housing inventory, continued home equity increases, and still historically low rates (albeit, a bit higher than 2021). While we can’t peer into the […]

The pros and cons of 7 top countertop materials Replacing a scratched, scorched, stained, or just plain unattractive countertop can transform any kitchen. Happily, there are lots of options in a wide range of prices. A new laminate countertop can cost as little as $5 per square foot. Or you could easily spend 10 times […]

Living near water is a delicate balance: it’s nice to have a body of water close by, but not so nice when it’s creeping into your basement. Water can be extremely destructive to a home. A single inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 in damage, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). […]

Central air costs about $3,000 to $7,000 on average. Save by hiring the right contractor, scheduling installation in the off-season and using rebates or tax credits. Summer heats up fast when all you have is a fan to cool you down. Central air conditioning could solve all your sweaty problems, but the price may knock […]

To build or not to build — that’s a question on many business owners’ minds. That’s because they’ve heard about how some building material prices have risen in the past year, making them think twice about that new facility or expansion project.  Prices for lumber, steel, and some other building materials have sent residential building […]