Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Julia Gordon and David Berenbaum, deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Housing Counseling at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), returned to this year’s National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego. Both leaders were in a reflective state of mind. They looked back at what has...

This week on the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered“ podcast, hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Sherry Chris, executive adviser at Anywhere Brands, and the former CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. The episode dives deep into Chris’ background and includes key insights into leadership, innovation, the power of relationships and new perspectives on the future of real...

In Portsmouth, Rhode Island, a historic farm that’s being touted as “one of the last remaining pieces of the original Vanderbilt estate” is now headed for auction. Known as Sandy Point Farm, the 6.15-acre property was built at the end of the 19th century for Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt — the father of Gloria Vanderbilt and maternal grandfather of Anderson Cooper. An avid equestrian,...

Grab a new patio set at a fraction of the price. Better Homes & Gardens / Francesca Fasciglione Amazon's second annual Prime Big Deal Days event is the perfect time to explore a little home refresh. While the sale officially kicks off on Tuesday, October 8, and runs through Wednesday, October 9, the retailer has dropped massive early deals, which you can take advantage of right now.While...

Welcome to the dark side of Halloween, where crust and decay, moody hues, and collections of curiosities make unexpectedly chic party decor. Adam Albright For Gwen Hefner (a popular home blogger known as @themakerista on Instagram), Halloween is a celebration of the season she’s loved ever since she first read Mary Shelley’s classic, Frankenstein. Her Halloween decor style is an homage to that...

Help out vital pollinators in your garden by providing the plants, water, and other essentials they need to overwinter. Gabriela Herman  Gardeners are realizing the increasing importance of supporting pollinators as shrinking habitats and other environmental pressures reduce their populations. In fact, in a recent Monrovia poll of 1400 gardeners nationwide, over a quarter, 26%, said they were...

Discover why a dual option might be the perfect addition to your bathroom remodel. Stacy Zarin Goldberg  Bathrooms are no longer just the functional spaces they once were—they’ve become personal sanctuaries for relaxation and rejuvenation. One of the latest trends making a splash in modern bathrooms is the tandem showerhead.These dual-headed systems offer the perfect blend of luxury,...

This saturated orange shade is the epitome of romance. Minted For centuries, couples have gathered their loved ones to celebrate tying the knot—and this year, the number of couples planning for a reception increased by 7%, according to a survey from Civic Science. Today's couples are planning weddings with an eye for individual style, guest appreciation, and memorable details, including a...

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31 percent fewer U.S. homes sold in 2024 than in prepandemic 2019 According to a recent Redfin report, only 25 out of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed ownership in the first eight months of 2024, marking the lowest housing turnover rate in 30 years. Redfin's analysis, which focused on turnover as an indicator of housing availability, compared data across various metro areas, home types, and neighborhoods...