Spring: The big season for home sellers June: For buyers, the hunt is heating up
June is the month buyers begin looking for their dream homes in earnest. And real estate agents say the game is on. This June buyers are expected to…
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Towel warmers find a place in American baths
Novice American travelers are often mystified by the heated towel racks in European hotel rooms. But it will probably become a more familiar sight in the…
Ask the Expert: How much paperwork is needed for a mortgage application?
Lenders are trying to reduce the amount of required paperwork for mortgages, but the list is still long. It is wise to gather the documents before you…
3 ways to get a mortgage with student loan debt
3 ways to tame student loan debt and afford a mortgage Student loans can make buying a home a challenge because they can be included in the buyer’s…
Small or tiny? Starter homes bloom
In a world where things seem complicated, the romance of a tiny home is a new lifestyle trend, but, ironically, not without its complications. Smaller…
For the fireplace, fire dogs abound
You can get plenty fancy — or at least expensive — buying andirons (or fire dogs) to hold up the logs in your fireplace. A fantastic variety are…
Market developers are building more homes with millennials in mind
It’s happening right now … Market developers are building more homes with millennials in mind It could be that builders are taking a cue from retirees…
Designers share strategies for guy-style kitchens
Some say kitchens are becoming the new man caves. Men say they do want to cook but would like kitchen features that are more appropriate for their sizes…
A few things to consider when selecting your next home
Your list of must-haves and wants is probably simple, detailing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, family room and storage space. Here are some other…
Tiny table evolves
The tall but tiny French table was first seen in the 18th century and in the last 300 years it has served various purposes. In the 1920s it became a…