Bigger isn’t always better. In the case of this West Seattle remodel, the owners were set against a large, looming addition that they feared would overwhelm surrounding homes. They turned to Seattle design firm Board & Vellum, where they found the solution...
Home prices increased once again in April, up from the previous month and previous year, according to the House Price Index released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Home prices increased 0.7% month-over-month in April, FHFA’s seasonally adjusted index...
Existing home sales increased in May, a sign some experts say shows the strength of homebuyer demand. One expert explained that buying conditions in many markets have put sellers in complete control and buyers are forced to contend with rising competition....
This month the Federal Reserve hiked rates for the third time in seven months. Does this mean the end of low mortgage rates? Let’s take a closer look to see how it impacts your home-buying and refinancing plans. What is a Fed rate hike, anyway? The Fed Funds...
After months of searching for the perfect home, making some offers, and maybe even competing with other buyers, you finally have a deal on your dream home. It took some negotiations, but you and the seller have come to terms. Or have you? Too often, getting a signed...
If you’re approaching the end of your lease, it’s easy to think of reasons to move – new neighborhood, change of scenery, different amenities. But there are many compelling reasons why staying put might be a better choice. Take these three...
Housing stock continues to age, increasing to 37 years in 2015, up from 31 years a decade ago, according to a blog from the National Association of Home Builders. This aging trend shows the market could be growing for remodelers as older structures normally require...
Bare, white walls are usually the reality when you first move into a new home. But if you want to show off your personality, there’s no better way to do it than with original art. A one-of-a-kind piece transforms a space, makes you feel more at home, and...
The latest report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau showed housing starts sank to an eight-month low. Now, economists are saying that drop could intensify in the months ahead as building permits also saw a drop in...
Housing starts took a turn for the worse in May as they decreased from the month and year before, according to the latest jointly released report from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Privately-owned housing starts...
