January 15, 2019 Pergolas, metals, and pinks will be the leading landscape cravings of 2019, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals. The NALP surveyed 1 million of its landscaping professionals to predict the hot trends that will influence the design and maintenance of backyards across the country. © Johner Images - Getty Continue Reading
Archives for January 2019
The Trending Kitchen Styles in Remodels
January 16, 2019 © Margaret Wright Photography / Houzz Farmhouse design continues to gain popularity in kitchen remodels, according to the 2019 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, a survey of more than 1,300 homeowners who are planning or in the midst of a kitchen project. Eighty-two percent of renovating homeowners this year who are changing Continue Reading
The Hottest Paint Colors of 2019
The paint companies have released their color forecasts for the new year. Here are the hot hues expected to make waves in 2019. Which one is your favorite? Living Coral / Photo Credit: Furniture Choice Living Coral: Paint company Pantone announced “Living Coral” as its 2019 Color of the Year. The orange shade with golden undertones embodies “warmth and comfort,” Pantone Continue Reading
Homeownership Tenure at Highest Level in 18 Years
Homeownership Tenure at Highest Level in 18 Years January 14, 2019 Since 2008, in the aftermath of the last housing crisis, homeowners have stayed put longer in their homes. But now more than a decade out from the crisis, that trend is only deepening, according to a new study released by First American Bank. “[Homeownership] tenure jumped to seven years during the Continue Reading
Top Renovations to Complete Before You Sell Your House
Some Highlights: If you are planning on listing your house for sale this year, here are the top four home improvement projects that will net you the most Return on Investment (ROI). Minor bathroom renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality of your everyday life and/or impressing potential buyers. Upgrading your landscaping or curb appeal helps get buyers in the door. Continue Reading
Excited About Buying A Home This Year? Here’s What to Watch
As we kick off the new year, many families have made resolutions to enter the housing market in 2019. Whether you are thinking of finally ditching your landlord and buying your first home or selling your starter house to move into your forever home, there are two pieces of the real estate puzzle you need to watch carefully: interest rates & inventory. Interest Rates Mortgage interest rates Continue Reading
