Guaranteed Rate Affinity now up and running and ready to boom

Guaranteed Rate Affinity now up and running and ready to boom

Guaranteed Rate Affinity is now up and running and about to boom. The joint venture, which markets Guaranteed Rate mortgages across the Realogy real estate network, is now up and running. The JV, called Guaranteed Rate Affinity, is now closing all transactions on its...

How to Get a Mortgage and Change Jobs at the Same Time

It’s true that changing jobs can affect your loan approval, but, like most mortgage-related questions, the devil is in the details. So long as you are moving from one position to one with equal or higher income, and you are able to provide documentation of your...
5 Home Design Trends for 2018 (and 3 Fads That Need to Go )

5 Home Design Trends for 2018 (and 3 Fads That Need to Go )

Home design trends come and go – and in 2018, one look that’s on its way out could actually cause your home to sell for less. Here’s a look at five design trends you’ll be seeing more of in 2018, and three it’s time to kiss goodbye...

5 Common Bathroom Problems and How to Fix Them

There are many common bathroom problems you can solve on your own, quickly and inexpensively. If you’re bothered by a wobbly toilet seat, or frustrated with a slow tub drain causing the tub to fill with water when you take a shower, read on! Here are some...
Design Trend: Beige That’s Anything but Bland

Design Trend: Beige That’s Anything but Bland

Given the interest in all things natural these days, it makes sense that beige is making a comeback. Danish design brand Ferm Living’s autumn/winter collection featured caramel-coated doors framed by bubblegum-pink walls. Even New York City designers have chosen...
How Breaking 3 Design Rules Made Our Home Feel More Like Us

How Breaking 3 Design Rules Made Our Home Feel More Like Us

“A house is a machine for living in.” Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier made huge contributions to Modernism, urban planning and furniture design, but among all his contributions, the one thing I keep coming back to is this quote. The challenge we all...
The 2018 Pantone Color of the Year Is Here, and It’s Purple

The 2018 Pantone Color of the Year Is Here, and It’s Purple

Editor’s note: Color authority Pantone just announced its selection for the 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet, a purple shade that is sure to prompt passionate discussion among design pros and enthusiasts. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the...

3 Easy Holiday Crafts to Get You Feeling Festive

Even when you’re eager to get in the spirit, the busy holiday season can make extra projects feel like a chore. That’s where these easy, how-to hacks come to the rescue! Fun, festive and functional, these DIYs provide the perfect opportunity to spend...
CoreLogic: Home prices surge 7% annually in October

CoreLogic: Home prices surge 7% annually in October

Home prices increased across the U.S. from last month and last year, according to the latest Home Price Index from CoreLogic, a property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider. Home prices increased a full 7% from October 2016 to October this year...