Le Creuset, Shark, and more brands are deeply discounted. Better Homes & Gardens / Reese Herrington Take the holiday weekend as an opportunity to rest, relax, and stock up on home pieces like furniture, bedding, and kitchen essentials while they’re significantly discounted. There are loads of amazing Fourth of July sales you don’t want to miss.Walmart’s virtual shelves are packed with...

Sometimes the basement bathroom gets short shrift, but that certainly wasn’t the case with the renovation of this guest bath in a classic 1911 Foursquare home in Portland, Oregon. The bathroom had tired finishes as well as moisture issues. Interior designer Wendy Combs prescribed a...

Summer is in full swing and it’s time to enjoy it. As a professional organizer, I’ve found that for my clients (as well as for myself), a clean, clutter-free, organized environment makes for a tranquil environment. One way to make your home a place where you can relax, rejuvenate and...

We all know how important it is to step away from work every now and then — not just for your mental and physical well-being, but also to gain some perspective on how you’re doing things. But when you’re an architect, designer, builder or contractor running your own business, the idea of taking a...

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Based on Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86 percent as of June 27, 2024. Sam Khater "The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to trend down, hitting the lowest level in almost three months," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. "By historical standards, the economy is in good shape, and we expect rates to continue to come...

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Chicago-based Guaranteed Rate, one of the country’s largest mortgage lenders, has rebranded to Rate. The company made the announcement Monday on social media. “Today, we’re rebranding as Rate,” the company posted on LinkedIn. “Just like our streamlined name, we’re committed to making the mortgage process smoother, faster and smarter, using AI to empower both customers and loan officers...