With their vibrant yellow petals, set off by fuzzy brown centers, sunflowers easily steal the show in any garden or bouquet. “Sunflowers have an uncanny ability to make you happy. Whether they’re bright yellow or burnt orange, they bring a sense of warmth and joy to a home,” says Alison Katz, a gardening expert for…

There’s a host of reasons for downsizing to a smaller home. You might want to pocket the savings and build upon your nest egg. Maybe you’re ready for a new adventure and eager to move to a high-rise condo in the city. Or finally—the kids have flown the coop, and you don’t need the extra…

From lower upfront maintenance costs to design flexibility, new construction can provide opportunities for homebuyers navigating a low inventory market. While some homebuyers are holding out for the right house to become available – one with historic charm, outdoor space, square footage or whatever they’re seeking – others are skipping the search (and bidding wars)…

Maybe you spent all the pandemic making your backyard an oasis, with lush landscaping and even a victory garden. What’s missing: some comfortable patio furniture to truly enjoy it. “Spring and summer always brings people outside, which sparks their interest in looking for outdoor furniture,” says Serena Appiah, owner of “Thrift Diving,” a blog about…

If you’re selling a home, these features may remind buyers of days past – and have them looking elsewhere or plotting future renovations. We reminisce for many elements of decades gone by, from the resurgence of music (ahem, record players) to fashion choices (cue the bell-bottom jeans). But when it comes to home features, there…

Professional home stager and real estate agent Kim Gaston gets candid about Pantone’s 2021 Colors of the Year, Illuminating and Ultimate Gray. Each year, color matching company Pantone announces a color, or colors, that set the tone for current events, social happenings and design trends for the year ahead. For 2021, Pantone chose the colors…

A few DIY cosmetic upgrades can drastically alter the appearance of a home and help catch the attention of interested buyers, increasing your return when the home goes from ‘for sale’ to ‘sold.’ Looking to sell your home in the near future? Small investments in the aesthetic of the property could add value and increase…

Landscaping and real estate experts share the features that will turn a yard into a private escape homebuyers will love. Warmer weather brings with it a feeling of new possibilities, and many homeowners ready for change needn’t look further than their own backyard. Literally. Previously reserved as the dog’s domain, many homeowners are beginning to…

Home sales set a new high for the month as inventory continued to dwindle. Purchasing a home is one of the most complex and important financial decisions a person can make in their lifetime. Throw in the market conditions experienced in February 2021 with soaring sales prices and a 40%-plus drop in housing supply year…