According to the National Association of Realtors, U.S. pending home sales in April 2024 fell 7.7 percent. All four U.S. regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year decreases. The Pending Home Sales Index - a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings - decreased to 72.3 in April. Year over year, pending transactions were down 7.4%. An index of 100 is equal to the level...

Including lounge chairs, garden tools, and more for up to 60 percent off. Better Homes & Gardens / Tyler Roeland Amazon is never short of home essentials, especially when it comes to anything outdoors. Whether you’re in need of a handy gardening tool, decorative solar lights, or patio furniture, the massive retailer has got you covered. With the summer season quickly approaching, you’re...

Watering raised garden beds with these methods will help you grow healthier plants and save water. Helen Norman Raised garden beds drain more efficiently than in-ground gardens, which reduces the chances of overwatering. However, watering raised garden beds is a little different because they tend to dry out quicker in the summer heat. Keeping your raised garden beds properly watered can make all...

There are two actions that come to mind as being the most important in getting ready for a construction project: Avoid denial, and prepare. Everything you need to do falls under one of these two categories. But how, specifically, can you prepare for the first day of construction? Here are the basic...

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Creating a real estate marketing plan can be harder than it sounds. It’s important to be intentional and choose strategies that give you the highest likelihood of meeting and connecting with your ideal clients. If your marketing isn’t aligned with your...

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Listings are the life-blood of all successful real estate businesses, but making the leap from working primarily with buyers to working with sellers can be a challenge for many agents early in their careers. As overall home sales decline on a national level,...

A newly listed property in Sonoma, CA is turning heads with its blend of eco-conscious features, luxurious amenities, and standout interiors. Crafted by San Francisco-based Sutro Architects, the 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home is a true embodiment of sustainable living, boasting cutting-edge technologies without compromising on design or comfort. At the heart of this sustainable sanctuary lies a robust...

Chef-owners of Honeysuckle Provisions in Philadelphia, Cybille St.Aude-Tate and Omar Tate share a Juneteenth menu that celebrates a rich amalgam of traditions. Carson Downing Black culture is food, and food invites people into a conversation with one another and with history. Cybille’s and my family business is a neighborhood café, but we also see it as a place to share a bigger story for...

The designer just announced a new YouTube cooking series, “Around the Table,” where she’s giving fans an inside look at how she crafts meals and tablescapes. Studio McGee We think Shea McGee can do it all—and she keeps proving us right. She already has an array of thriving home endeavors: her design business Studio McGee, best-selling book The Art of Home, and EMMY-nominated Netflix series...

How often you should mow your lawn depends on a few key factors such as type of grass and weather. stoncelli / Getty Images Should you mow today or wait another day? While there isn’t a formula to calculate a mowing calendar, grass provides plenty of cues that help you know when to mow. Whether you use a push mower, rider, or robotic model, timing your mowing right begins with understanding how...