When the Baby Boomer generation was venturing into adulthood, it was common to buy a “starter home” – a modest, small dwelling. As their families grew and careers advanced, they moved into bigger or better homes. Now, many people struggle to...
Monthly rent prices increased just 0.3% in May to $1,316, the lowest annual growth rate in more than three years, according to a new blog post from Rent Café. In fact, in six of the top 10 most expensive rental markets, average rents dropped year over year. For...
It takes more than a bird feeder to attract a colorful variety of songbirds to your backyard. Think of your feeder as a drive-thru fast-food joint in an unsafe neighborhood: The birds will stop to eat, but they won’t stick around for very long. They...
The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family, so it only makes sense that you would take your pets along when you go visiting or adventuring. No celebration would be complete without them, after all. Of course, not all pets can travel, but if yours...
Economists are voicing their disappointed in the weak and unexpectedly low employment report produced in May, however they say it will not be enough to stop an interest rate hike in June. One expert explained after the weakening jobs market, many are taking a more...
Every dog owner wants their home to be a safe, entertaining, and happy place for their pet. But the space should also be a clean, well-organized dwelling for the human inhabitants. Here are some handy ideas for boosting your home’s pet-friendly...
When a growing family wanted a sprawling family room addition constructed on the back of their Glen Allen, VA home, they called on interior designer Jennifer Stoner to make it an attractive and kid-friendly space with the right fabrics and finishes. The homeowners...
Fewer homes are at risk of hurricane damage in 2017 than in the year before and the 30-year average, according to CoreLogic’s estimates. CoreLogic, a global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, released its 2017 Storm Surge Report...
ADP and Moody’s Analytics released the National Employment Report showing a huge surge in employment numbers for May. Private-sector employment increased by a seasonally adjusted 253,000 from April to May. This is up from last...
A fresh coat of paint in the right color may help sell a home for more money. Homes with rooms painted in shades of light blue or pale blue/gray can sell for as much as $5,400 more than expected, according to a new Zillow report. Zillow’s 2017 Paint Color...
