When I was younger, growing up in south Florida I really did not care much for fall. It really seemed to me that it was the beginning of browning trees and shrubs, cold weather and everything that goes along with the cold. Sweaters, warm milk toast, less daylight hours to play outside, dark walks ... » Learn More about Fall & Winter Decorating Thoughts
Home buyers
Rates On Mortgages Hold Steady
The 30-year FRM inched a mere .01 percentage points higher this week to wind up at 3.65%, while the 15-year version fell .02 percentage points to 3.14%. U.S. long-term rates on mortgages held steady this week, supplying a potential boon to home-buyers amid an uncertain economic ... » Learn More about Rates On Mortgages Hold Steady
Concerned With Permit Code Violations?
Neglecting to obtain the required permit may lead to code violations. A seller should have already taken care of these details, but should a buyer be worried anyway? Should Buyers Be Concerned With Permit Code Violations? Question: I am getting a house and am worried about ... » Learn More about Concerned With Permit Code Violations?
Reexamine Apartment Living
Honoring the 25th anniversary of “Friends” this month, we’re looking into the living arrangements of our six favorite “friends”: Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe. They were in their 20s and renting an apartment in New York City’s West Village. We’ve all thought it, and it has even ... » Learn More about Reexamine Apartment Living
Married Couples-Separate Bedrooms
Buyers might not exactly admit it, but more are sleeping in separate bedrooms and probably do prefer listings that make it happen. It’s a sleep thing, as opposed to a relationship thing. As much as 1/4 of married couples sleep in separate beds. As many as 1 in 4 Married Couples Want Separate ... » Learn More about Married Couples-Separate Bedrooms