Since inflation began accelerating in 2021, consumers have encountered sleight of hand at the grocery store and other retailers. In a tactic known as shrinkflation, manufacturers downsize package capacity and product quantity while maintaining the...
Perhaps you’ve toured a house for sale and wondered why there’s a pit on its basement floor. That pit contains a sump pump device, which protects the basement from flooding. Here’s how a sump pump...
The highest mortgage interest rates in decades have made many homeowners reluctant to sell. That has led to a lower inventory of existing homes for buyers to choose from. As a result, new home construction...
Residential architectural styles have evolved over generations, but some looks are evergreen. These ten timeless home designs are classics that appeal to every generation of homeowners. Colonial Colonial homes, first built in the 1600s in...
Putting your assets, including your home, into a trust will streamline the inheritance process for your heirs. Assets in a trust do not have to go through probate, a process that can be lengthy in...
It’s essential to provide for your family in the event of your untimely passing, especially if you have a mortgage. Whether the surviving spouse is a stay-at-home parent or the primary wage earner, they will...
Knowing the square footage of your home or one you may buy is crucial. Square footage is the baseline metric by which value is calculated, so be sure you have an accurate number. Why square...
Modern farmhouse style has been incredibly popular among homebuyers and renovators for nearly a decade. But some architects report that requests for modern farmhouse designs are dropping, and media reports claim the style is growing...
Today’s mortgage interest rates are a good bit higher than those of a few years ago, and that’s keeping many buyers on the sidelines, waiting for a better rate. Should you wait until interest rates...
Have you ever seen a commercial building under construction with a steel frame and wondered whether you could build your home with steel instead of wood framing? The answer is yes, and the trend is...
