LATHROP, Calif. — They had a down payment. They were prequalified for a mortgage. They were willing to move almost an hour’s drive eastward. But the number that really mattered was “32.” If a saleswoman standing in a model unit plucked a bingo ball with that number from one of several buckets arrayed on a […]
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5 home decor trends in 2021
The past year saw a surge in home remodels and updates as homeowners reimagined the spaces they were suddenly spending much more time in. More than half of homeowners invested more in home-related purchases in 2020 compared to the prior year, according to a recent survey by Cinch Home Services, a home warranty provider. That rush to renovate is […]
2021 Design Trends: Internal Sliding Glass Doors
Internal sliding glass doors‘ popularity as an interior design trend has increased tremendously over the years. Internal glass partitioning and door systems have taken root in most home decor and craftsmanship. The sliding door is ideal for the separation of interior spaces such as separating your home office and the living space. Every home is […]
Home remodeling trends: What’s in and what’s out for 2021
After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes fit their new realities. Open floor plans are out; dedicated spaces for remote work and learning are in. Yards are being transformed into entertainment spaces and walls are being repainted. At the same […]
A Plan for Prioritizing Your Home Shopping Wishlist, Based on Your Personality
Would you rather have marble countertops or an attached garage? A wood-burning fireplace or a dedicated office space? When it comes to finding your dream home in a tight market, you may have to make some tough calls and be prepared to be decisive. Whether that means getting your financing squared away with a Verified Approval […]
How the U.S. Housing Market Was Rocked by COVID-19—and Where We Go From Here
As home buyers already know full well, the residential real estate market has been on a wild tear for the past few years—and the pandemic has pushed things to new, uncharted extremes. Buyers who had been cooped up indoors for months rushed into the market seeking larger homes in suburban and even remote locations. They […]
15+ interior design trends for 2021 you need to know about
It’s that time of year where we start looking into their interior design crystal balls and predict the biggest interior design trends 2021. You will definitely notice a theme here – so many of these new trends are about making your house cozier, warmer and more inviting. There’s lots of nature going on, and soft […]
5 outdoor home trends to look for this spring
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives, but perhaps none more so than home life. With people spending more time indoors in the past year, trends in 2021 have focused on incorporating outdoor environments as much as possible. Home decor online marketplace Riverbend Home has released its newest edition of the home trends […]
Home makeover: Design trends for your house in 2021
When it comes to household trends they are often going in and out of style. This means what was out of trend a few years ago would be in style a year or two later. So, in 2021, we’re likely to see older and rustic trends being adopted as conventional ones take a back seat. […]
How The Pandemic Continues To Affect The Commercial Real Estate Market
There’s been a great deal of uncertainty about the commercial real estate industry over the last several months in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Florida’s commercial real estate occupancy is almost at a 10-year high in many areas, but with the pandemic still in full swing, is now a good time to invest? The effects […]