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Realtors and Interior Designers Weigh In: The Upgrades to Invest in (& Avoid) for the Kitchen, Bath, and Outdoor Areas

Realtors and Interior Designers Weigh In: The Upgrades to Invest in (& Avoid) for the Kitchen, Bath, and Outdoor Areas

When it comes to investing in your home, some projects get all the attention—namely anything involving the [kitchen](https://www.realtor.com/living/setting-up-home/how-to-update-your-dated-kitchen-ideas/), the [bathroom](https://www.realtor.com/living/design-diy/easy-bathroom-updates-pro-house-flipper/), and the [outdoor areas](https://www.realtor.com/living/setting-up-home/easy-affordable-patio-projects/). And it makes sense: You tend to spend a lot of time in these spaces, after all. But upgrades don’t come cheap (hello, [swimming pools](https://www.realtor.com/living/pro-tips/is-adding-a-pool-worth-it/)) and not every improvement is worthRead …

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S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index-Home Prices Show Modest but Steady Growth in October

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index-Home Prices Show Modest but Steady Growth in October

What does the data show? The [S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/index-family/indicators/sp-corelogic-case-shiller/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-composite/#news-research) picked up slightly in October, recording a 3.6% year-over-year gain in the prices of homes in the US. This is a bit below last month’s mark of 3.9% growth and comes in as the 7th consecutive month in which year-over-year gains have fallen. With thatRead …

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Home Price Growth Slows Again as Mortgage Rates Weigh On the Market

Home Price Growth Slows Again as Mortgage Rates Weigh On the Market

Home price growth continues to slow in the U.S., as high mortgage rates and persistent affordability challenges weigh on the housing market. Nationwide, home prices grew 3.6% in October from one year ago, down from 3.9% in September and the seventh straight month of declining annual gains, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller IndexRead …

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Pending Home Sales Rise for Forth Straight Month as Buyers Adapt to Higher Mortgage Rates

Pending Home Sales Rise for Forth Straight Month as Buyers Adapt to Higher Mortgage Rates

By Keith Griffith Dec 30, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Pending home sales rose in November despite higher mortgage rates and lingering affordability challenges, as buyers took advantage of growing supply. Signed contracts for existing homes increased 2.2% last month from October, in the fourth straight month of gains, the National Association ofRead …

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By Charlie Lankston Dec 30, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Former President…

By Charlie Lankston Dec 30, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Former President…

By Charlie Lankston Dec 30, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Former President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100—two months after marking his milestone birthday and almost 44 years after he left the White House. Carter, who served as president from January 1977 until January 1981, was a former peanutRead …

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EXCLUSIVE: HGTV Stars Ben and Erin Napier Reveal How ‘Decrepit Old’ College House Inspired Their Wildly Successful DIY Careers

EXCLUSIVE: HGTV Stars Ben and Erin Napier Reveal How ‘Decrepit Old’ College House Inspired Their Wildly Successful DIY Careers

HGTV stars [ have eight years of reality TV success under their belts—and they’re now offering a fascinating glimpse into the house that started it all, from their 20-year romance to their “](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/erin-and-ben-napier-of-home-town-are-back-but-their-homebuyers-dont-look-happy/)[Home Town](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/home-town-recap-cozy-favorite-design/)” success. The married couple have been helming the hit series since 2016, but their passion for renovation and homebuilding came decadesRead …

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